Whirlpool Dishwasher · Code F7E2

Whirlpool Dishwasher F7E2 code: Wash motor error

On current models the control detected a problem with the wash (circulation) motor. On some older models F7E2 relates to the heating element control instead.

Most common causes

  1. Wash motor jammed by debris or glass
  2. Loose motor wiring
  3. Failed wash motor or control board

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.
  2. Clean the filter area and remove any broken glass or debris you can see.

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

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

Quick answers

What does F7E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

On current models the control detected a problem with the wash (circulation) motor. On some older models F7E2 relates to the heating element control instead.

Can I clear the F7E2 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. Clean the filter area and remove any broken glass or debris you can see. If the code returns after a reset, the wash motor or control needs a technician.

How much does it cost to fix a F7E2 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 Whirlpool Dishwasher codes

Clean light blinking · Flashing light error codeF2E2 · Control communication errorF6E4 · Float switch / overfill problemF8E1 · No water detectedF8E4 · Water in the base (leak detected)F9E1 · Long drain (not draining)F1E1 · Control module errorF3E2 · Water temperature / turbidity sensor errorF6E3 · Excessive sudsF9E2 · Drain motor error

Still showing the code?

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

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