Code overview
- Error code
- F1 E2
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F1 E2 on a Maytag dishwasher lists a main control communication error and a 30-second power cycle.
What this code means
F1 E2
F1 E2 lists a main control communication error as the potential cause.
Maytag’s help page for F1E2 (also written F1 E2) gives the potential cause as a main control communication error. The troubleshooting it lists is to cycle power.
Power cycle steps
Resetting the dishwasher control can sometimes solve the issue, much like restarting a computer. Disconnect the control panel from its power source for 30 seconds.
- Dishwasher on an outlet: unplug it for 30 seconds, then plug it in.
- Dishwasher hard wired: breaker off at the home electrical panel for 30 seconds, then back on.
The error code returning means scheduling service.
Related codes
- F2 E2 has the same listed cause, a main control communication error.
- F1 E1 is the control module code.
Dishwasher repair in Los Angeles for Maytag
When F1 E2 will not stay away, ask for dishwasher repair at (310) 882-7671. Los Angeles customers should note the code, the model number and the reset attempt.
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.
Sources & references
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