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KitchenAid Washer Sud / Sd — Suds Lock

KitchenAid Washer · Error code Sud

What Sud Means

Excessive suds detected. The washer pauses to dissolve suds before continuing. Different from F9E2 — this is a real-time pause rather than a stored fault.

Symptoms

  • Sud or Sd displayed
  • Cycle paused
  • Foam visible through door
  • Drain delayed

Common Causes

1
Wrong detergent type

Non-HE detergent used

2
Overdosed detergent

Too much detergent for load size

3
Load too small for detergent dose

Small loads need less detergent

How to Fix It

  1. Let the washer run its automatic suds-reduction routine (can take 30+ min)
  2. Do not add more clothes or detergent
  3. After cycle, switch to HE detergent only
  4. Use 1-2 tablespoons of HE detergent per normal load
  5. Run Clean Washer with Affresh to clear residue

More KitchenAid Washer Codes

F0E1 F0E1 — Load Detected During Clean Washer Cycle F1E1 F1E1 — Main Control Board Failure F2E1 F2E1 — Stuck Button on User Interface F3E1 F3E1 — Pressure Switch Failure F5E1 F5E1 — Lid Switch Fault F5E2 F5E2 — Lid Lock Will Not Lock

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: kitchenaid.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.