Kenmore Dishwasher AE Error Code
AE (E1 on some units) reports a water leak: water in the cabinet base trips the flood switch, or a low tub level speeds the pump.
Model Reference
Kenmore 587.70235 Dishwasher Repair for Bay Area Homes
When a dishwasher refuses to begin, the cause is often the door or the control rather than the wash system.
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Model number
587.70235
About this model
Model overview
The 587.70235 is a Kenmore dishwasher; nothing else is given about its design. If you rent, ask the landlord or building manager whether any paperwork came with the unit, and bring the label number either way.
Door and latch
A dishwasher will not run if it thinks the door is open. A cracked latch hook, a loose strike or a door pressed out of true by a bulky rack can break the circuit. Some Kenmore models show F5E1 for a door switch problem, and Cup Open when the dispenser cover is not shut.
Control and buttons
A panel that does nothing, or one whose lights flash without starting, may have a stuck key or a control fault. Rapidly blinking console lights are described in the code section for stuck buttons.
Mid-cycle stops
- Water level never reaches the sensing point.
- Heater circuit does not warm the water as expected.
- Door opened briefly by a child or pet.
- Power drop at the outlet.
Owner checks
- Open and close the door firmly; listen for the latch.
- Look for dishes or a utensil jutting past the door seal.
- Check the breaker for the kitchen circuit.
- Press each button in turn to see whether one sticks.
- Record the lights or code you see.
Leave the control panel in place and do not jump the door switch.
Where next
See the page about an error code on a Kenmore dishwasher, our Kenmore dishwasher repair page or the Kenmore dishwashers overview.
Why the full model number matters
Latches, switches and controls differ even between machines that look alike, so a part is only ordered after we have read 587.70235 from the label. Have it ready, and mention whether the machine ever worked normally or has always been fussy.
The visit includes a test of the door circuit, a look at the control, a plain explanation and a written estimate. You approve any repair before we begin.
Tenants and landlords
In a rented flat, a dishwasher that stops mid-cycle is easy to blame on the tenant and hard to prove either way. We simply report what the machine shows, so the person responsible for the unit can decide how to proceed with the written estimate in hand.
Frequently asked questions
Check the breaker, then the door. Close it firmly and try once more. If nothing happens, the latch or control needs testing.
Flashing can signal a stuck key, an open door or a fault. Write down the pattern and tell us.
Yes. We work for tenants and property managers across the Bay Area; just have the model number ready.
Please leave it to a technician. Bending hardware can make the problem worse.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
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