Whirlpool dishwasher 9-2: diverter: stuck on
9-2 means the control detected that the diverter motor stayed powered after it had switched it off.
What 9-2 means
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
- Code
- 9-2
- Documented meaning
- Diverter: stuck on
- Applies to
- 110 Whirlpool models on 8 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
What the dishwasher is detecting
The control monitors the diverter motor circuit. Power present at the motor when the control has turned it off 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 failed diverter drive circuit on the main control.
- Documented A diverter motor or connections damaged by overheating or shorting.
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.
- Note whether the code comes back right after a power reset or only after some cycles; that detail helps the technician.
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
- Inspects the diverter motor and its connections for overheating or shorting.
- Confirms the control's diverter circuit fault before replacing the control.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher main control board replacement | $260–$590 | Moderate |
| Dishwasher diverter motor replacement | $180–$390 | 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. Washing may be uneven. If the code returns, stop using it and schedule service.
Whirlpool models documented with this code
- WDF530PAYQ
- WDF560SAFT
- WDF590SAJB
- WDF590SAJM
- WDF590SAJW
- WDF735PABB
- WDF735PABM
- WDF735PABW
- WDF750SAYT
- WDF785SAAM
- WDL785SAAM
- WDT705PAKB
- WDT705PAKW
- WDT705PAKZ
- WDT710PAYM
- WDT710PAYW
And 94 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same Whirlpool platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a dishwasher. Most 9-2 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.
Need 9-2 diagnosed in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.