KitchenAid dishwasher 6-2: inlet water: fill valve electrical problem
6-2 means the control found an electrical fault in the fill (water inlet) valve circuit, so it cannot open the valve to let water in.
What 6-2 means
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
- Code
- 6-2
- Documented meaning
- Inlet water: fill valve electrical problem
- Applies to
- 185 KitchenAid models on 11 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
What the dishwasher is detecting
The control checks the circuit it uses to energize the fill valve's solenoid. An open coil, an open fuse on the control or a failed valve drive circuit sets this code.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented A loose connection in the fill valve circuit or an open fill valve solenoid.
- Documented An open fuse on the control that feeds the fill valve.
- Documented A failed fill valve drive circuit on the main control.
Safe checks you can make
- Switch off the dishwasher's circuit breaker (or unplug it, if it plugs in under the sink) for one minute, restore power and run a short cycle to see whether the code returns.
- Make sure the shutoff valve that feeds the dishwasher, usually under the kitchen sink, is turned fully open, and that the kitchen faucet has normal hot-water pressure.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Checks the fill valve solenoid and every connection in the fill circuit with power off.
- Checks the control fuse for the fill circuit.
- Replaces the control only when the valve and wiring check good.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher water inlet valve replacement | $180–$360 | Light |
| Dishwasher main control board replacement | $260–$590 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. The dishwasher cannot fill until this is repaired. Schedule service.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
- KDFE104HBL
- KDFE104HBS
- KDFE104HPS
- KDFE104HWH
- KDFE304DBL
- KDFE304DBT
- KDFE304DSS
- KDFE304DWH
- KDPE204GBS
- KDPE204GPS
- KDPE234GBS
- KDPE234GPS
- KDPE334GBS
- KDPE334GPS
- KDPM354GBS
- KDPM354GPS
And 169 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same KitchenAid platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a dishwasher. Most 6-2 repairs involve a single component once diagnosed. Replacement becomes worth considering when the unit is near the end of its typical 9–12-year life and the diagnosed repair is a major one. See the repair-or-replace guide.
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