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 Elite 630.13003 Dishwasher Repair
A dishwasher from this era has probably earned its keep. The question is whether the fault justifies repair, and we help you see that.
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Model number
630.13003
About this model
Model overview
The 630.13003 is a Kenmore Elite dishwasher, sold from January 2009 until May 2014 and no longer sold new. A machine with those years behind it may be on its second set of door seals, spray arm parts and filters, which is why bringing the exact model and serial line matters when parts are sourced.
Why age changes the approach
With an older Elite we look at the tub, door and rack condition as well as the single fault you reported. A tired door seal or a rusting rack changes whether a repair makes sense, and we say so plainly in the written estimate. The decision stays with you.
Faults reported by owners
- Water left in the sump after the cycle.
- A grinding or humming pump sound.
- Poor cleaning on the upper rack.
- A control that shows a letter-number code and stops.
Codes
Many Kenmore Elite dishwashers use two-part codes such as F8E1 for slow draining or F6E2 for a water inlet valve failure. Match what your display shows against the matching code page and tell us the exact sequence.
Low-risk checks
Clean the filter, check the spray arms spin by hand, confirm the supply valve is open and make sure the door closes without catching on a dish. Do not remove the lower access panel or probe the wiring.
Next
Visit Kenmore dishwasher repair, the Kenmore dishwashers overview, or read about a Kenmore dishwasher that will not drain. Siblings in the same range include 630.13023.
How a visit works
We listen to your account, test the machine through a cycle where it is safe to do so, and explain what we find, including the condition of the seal, racks and tub. You then receive a written estimate. If the repair is sensible you approve it; if the machine has other tired parts, you hear that too. Nothing is repaired without your say.
Planning around a long-running machine
If this dishwasher is the original in a kitchen remodeled around it, the cutout, the countertop and the plumbing were all set to its dimensions. That affects whether a replacement would be a simple swap, so many owners prefer a sound repair. We help you weigh the repair against what a swap involves without pushing either way, and the written estimate lets you compare.
Frequently asked questions
No. It is a discontinued Kenmore Elite model that was sold from January 2009 until May 2014.
That depends on the part. We check availability during diagnosis rather than promise it beforehand.
If the unit works otherwise, many owners repair. We describe the fault, the likely repair and any condition issues so you can decide.
Usually on the door edge or tub frame. Photograph the whole label.
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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Phone
(415) 825-6393
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area, California