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Maytag Dishwasher Error Code F2E2- Dishwasher: Meaning and Fix

F2E2- Dishwasher
How F2E2- Dishwasher appears on a Maytag dishwasher display.
Maytag dishwasher Control Board Kit (part number 12002710), the component to check for code F2E2- Dishwasher (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Also shown as: F2E2Dishwasher, F2E2--Dishwasher

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. Maytag shares the Whirlpool pairing: read the first group, then the sub-code that follows it.

Maytag appliances are built by Whirlpool Corporation on shared platforms, which is why Maytag codes often match Whirlpool ones. Maytag washers, dryers and ranges commonly show F-codes with an E sub-code, or flashing keypad lights. The codes apply to model numbers such as MDB7600AWB, MDB7600AWW and PYE2300AYW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F2E2- Dishwasher

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: switch off the dishwasher breaker for about a minute (or unplug it if you can reach the cord), restore power and run a short cycle.
  2. Reset power and see whether the code clears; note when it returns (at start, mid-cycle, at random).
  3. Inspect all harness plugs on the main board for heat discoloration, loose pins or pinched wires.
  4. Check the wiring diagram for the model and test the circuit named by the code for continuity.
  5. Replace the main control board only after the harness and the part it drives test good.
  6. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Control Board Kit12002710Find part

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Questions

What does F2E2- Dishwasher mean on a Maytag dishwasher?

It is a fault code from the Maytag control. It indicates a problem with the control electronics, specifically the main control communication. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the dishwasher while it shows F2E2- Dishwasher?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear F2E2- Dishwasher?

Often yes. Part of this repair means testing live circuits or replacing a control board, so a technician is the safer choice unless you are comfortable with electrical diagnosis.

Other Maytag dishwasher codes

Maytag dishwasher Facia Control Panel (part number 99002521), the component to check for code 1 Pause 1 Pause1 Pause 1 PauseControl Module faultMaytag dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 10 Pause 5 Pause10 Pause 5 PauseDiverter Leak faultMaytag dishwasher Facia Control Panel (part number 99002521), the component to check for code 6 Pause 1 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)6 Pause 1 PauseUser Interface faultMaytag dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 1 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 1 PauseNot Detecting Water faultMaytag dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 4 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 4 PauseWater fill circuit faultMaytag dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 5 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 5 PauseFill Valve Stuck Open fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including MDB7600AWB, MDB7600AWW, MDB9100AWW, MDB8600AWW, MDB7100AWW, MDB7100AWB, MDB6000AWW, MDB9100AWB.