Code overview
- Error code
- F4E3
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F4E3 on a Maytag dishwasher means the heater relay is shorted or the heater has failed.
What this code means
F4E3
Heater relay shorted or heater failed.
When F4E3 appears on a Maytag dishwasher, the manual describes a heater relay that is shorted or a heater that has failed.
Owner guidance
No homeowner steps are given for it. Shut off power to the dishwasher before you open it, and let a technician handle the heater and relay.
Compare with
- F4E2: heater open, unplugged or failed relay, the mirror-image heater entry.
- F4 E3: a heating error with a power reset step.
- F3E2: thermistor or OWI that failed calibration.
Maytag dishwasher service in Los Angeles
Los Angeles owners can book dishwasher repair by calling (310) 882-7671. Quote the code F4E3, the model number and what you have tried.
Source: Maytag 24in Microfiltration Dishwashers Technical Manual W11499711 Rev B
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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