Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAE3 (10-3)
ApplianceDishwasher
The drying fan has failed: that is the meaning of FAE3, which can also appear as 10-3. You will find it on Kenmore HE and Elite HE dishwashers that have a digital display, and on the Global HE and MicroClean HE. Without a display, the Clean light flashes a function-problem pattern.
Repair route in the manual
Remove power by disconnecting the dishwasher.
Trace the leads from the control board to the drying fan.
Secure any loose wire and change a harness that is damaged; this step precedes any fan swap.
Only when the leads are undamaged is the fan itself replaced.
A dishwasher whose dishes stay damp and shows FAE3 can be booked for a visit through Kenmore dishwasher repair or by dialing (415) 825-6393. We serve San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area cities; give us the model number, the code and what the wiring looked like.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE3 (10-3) 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
FAE3 (10-3) means the drying fan has failed.
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.
Seeing this code on your Kenmore appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
FE on a Kenmore dishwasher with a 722.146 model number signals water overflow; unplugging the unit shows whether the inlet valve or the control board is to blame.
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