KitchenAid Dishwasher · Code F2E2

KitchenAid Dishwasher F2E2 code: Control communication error

The main control and the control panel stopped talking to each other properly. Buttons may not respond or the cycle will not start.

Most common causes

  1. Temporary control glitch after a power blip
  2. Loose wiring between the control panel and main control
  3. Failed control panel or main control

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Reset the control: unplug the dishwasher (or switch off its breaker if it is hard-wired) for 30 seconds, then restore power.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: producthelp.kitchenaid.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does F2E2 mean on a KitchenAid Dishwasher?

The main control and the control panel stopped talking to each other properly. Buttons may not respond or the cycle will not start.

Can I clear the F2E2 code myself?

Try these first: Reset the control: unplug the dishwasher (or switch off its breaker if it is hard-wired) for 30 seconds, then restore power. If the code returns after a reset, the control panel, main control or connecting harness needs service.

How much does it cost to fix a F2E2 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other KitchenAid Dishwasher codes

Clean light blinking · Flashing light error codeF6E4 · Float switch / overfill problemF8E1 · No water detectedF8E4 · Water in the base (leak detected)F9E1 · Long drain (not draining)All lights blinking · Cycle paused (door opened)F1E1 · Control module errorF4E2 · Heating system errorF6E1 · Control panel communication errorF6E3 · Excessive sudsF8E5 · Fill valve stuck openSanitize light blinking · Sanitize temperature not reached

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A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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