Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF9E3 (9-3)
ApplianceDishwasher
Missing disc, narrow model list
Behind F9E3 (or 9-3) is a simple statement: the diverter disc is not there. Kenmore lists this code for two dishwashers only, the Global HE and the MicroClean HE.
How the disc gets inspected
Lift out both dishracks and the lower spray arm.
Draw out the TurboZone manifold and its feed tube.
Take off the pump outlet to get a view of the disc.
Replace the disc when it is cracked or absent.
The disc is the part that steers water between spray arms, so a code about it ties in with the nearby diverter codes below.
Diverter-related codes
F9E1: the control board cannot detect disc position
Service for diverter disc problems in the Bay Area
If you would rather not take the pump outlet apart yourself, book through Kenmore dishwasher repair or call (415) 825-6393. We work with Kenmore dishwashers in San Francisco and the Bay Area; tell us the model, the code and whether the disc looked broken or absent.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F9E3 (9-3) may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F9E3 (9-3) means the diverter disc is missing on the Global HE and MicroClean HE.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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