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Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code F2E2- Dishwasher: Meaning and Fix

F2E2- Dishwasher
How F2E2- Dishwasher appears on a Whirlpool dishwasher display.
Whirlpool dishwasher Assembly Control Knob (part number WP9706648), 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. Whirlpool-family codes are usually read as a letter and number pair, with an E sub-code after it.

Whirlpool is the parent platform for Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana, so many of its control boards and fault codes reappear across those brands. Its panels typically report two-part codes such as F5 E2 or flash sequences on the keypad. The codes apply to model numbers such as GU980SCGB2, GU980SCGQ2 and GEW9200LW0; 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
Assembly Control KnobWP9706648Find part

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Questions

What does F2E2- Dishwasher mean on a Whirlpool dishwasher?

It is a fault code from the Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool dishwasher codes

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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 GU980SCGB2, GU980SCGQ2, GU980SCGQ3, GU940SCGQ2, GU940SCGB2, DU943PWKQ0, GU1200XTKB0, GU980SCGB3.