F2E1Medium
KitchenAid dishwasher error F2E1
KitchenAid dishwasher error F2E1 means a button on the control panel is stuck. Both publishers agree, and the panel is the part that gets replaced if it cannot be freed.
Also shows as 2-1, F2 E1
Symptom
F2E1
Free checks
2 checks
Most likely cause
A key on the console is stuck
The 2 free checks
Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.
- 01
Press every button on the panel and note which ones do not respond.
- 02
Cut power for 30 seconds, restore it, and see whether the code returns.
What causes it
Listed most likely first.
| Cause | How often | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| A key on the console is stuck | Most common | Yes |
| The user interface control has failed | Common | Call a pro |
| The electronic control board is misreading the panel | Occasional | Call a pro |
If none of that fixed it
If the code comes back after the reset, KitchenAid says to schedule service rather than to keep going.