Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeLE
ApplianceDishwasher
The circulation pump motor is stuck when a Kenmore dishwasher with a model number beginning 722.146 reports LE. The first question is whether something is physically stopping it.
Owner steps
Unplug the dishwasher.
Look into the sump for anything wedged against the pump impeller, and take out debris or foreign objects.
Once the impeller can spin, inspect the wiring connections at the pump and press loose ones back in place.
Where the wiring goes
Motor wires reach the control board at connector RD3 (white, blue and sky blue). The RPM sensor wires use connector WH4 (red, gray and violet).
Technician measurements
Motor windings across pins 1-2, 2-3 and 1-3 should read 8 to 20 ohms.
The RPM sensor, pins 7-4 and 7-5, should read 8,000 to 10,000 ohms.
A winding reading near 0 ohms or infinite means the circulation motor is replaced.
Broken motor wiring is repaired; if the wiring tests good, the control board is probably not sending current to the motor.
Related codes
F4E1: the control board and circulation pump motor are not communicating
For a seized pump on a dishwasher in San Francisco, use the Kenmore dishwasher repair page or call (415) 825-6393. Have LE, the 722.146 model number and a note about anything you pulled out of the sump available.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so LE 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
Locked-up circulation pump motor.
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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