Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F2E1
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
Meaning of the F2E1 stuck-key display on a Maytag dishwasher and where to turn next.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2E1 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
F2E1
The control detected stuck keys in the user interface.
Quick answer
F2E1 is a stuck-key message. The dishwasher control has detected stuck keys in its user interface.
Where it sits
This is a fault of the keypad side of the dishwasher, not of the wash or drain cycle. Disconnect power before opening anything.
Compare with
- F2 E1, written with a space, which is described as a stuck key or console error.
- F2 E2, where the main control reports a communication error.
Dishwasher repair for Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego
Our line at (844) 415-0954 covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, and the dishwasher repair page explains what is available. Before calling, write down F2E1, the model number and anything you have already done.
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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