Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F3 E2
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
What F3 E2 means on a Maytag dishwasher and the single power-cycle step the manufacturer gives.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 E2 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
F3 E2
Thermistor or OWI sensor.
Meaning of F3 E2
The potential cause given for this display is the thermistor or OWI sensor. Maytag suggests a power cycle first.
How to cycle the power
- Disconnect the dishwasher from its power source and leave it for 30 seconds.
- With a plug-in unit, pull the plug and reinsert it afterwards. With a hard-wired unit, use the home panel breaker: off, wait, on.
- Run the dishwasher and see whether F3 E2 shows again. If it does, schedule service.
Nearby codes
Compare F3E1 (thermistor or OWI open or shorted), F3E2 (failed calibration) and F4 E3 (a heating error).
Dishwasher service across our metro areas
Technicians can be reached on (844) 415-0954 for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. See the dishwasher repair details, and mention the code, the model and the power reset you tried.
Source: F3E2 Dishwasher – Product Help – Maytag Product Help
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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