Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F2 E1
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F2 E1 on Maytag dishwashers: the listed cause and the 30-second power cycle.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2 E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
F2 E1
F2 E1 means a stuck key or console error is the listed potential cause.
Understanding F2 E1
A key that is stuck or an error with the console is what Maytag lists as the potential cause of F2 E1 on its dishwashers.
Resetting the control
- Disconnect the dishwasher from power for 30 seconds: unplug it, or switch off the breaker at the home electrical panel if it is hard wired.
- Reconnect: plug it back in, or turn the breaker on.
- Watch for the error code. If it returns, schedule service.
Codes that look alike
- F2 E2 is a main control communication code from the same F2 group.
- F1 E1 is the control module code.
Dishwasher service in SC metro areas
Our dishwasher repair team covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Call (844) 415-0954 and give the code, the model and your reset result.
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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