JennAir Dishwashers Error Codes

F1E1

Dishwasher will not start; control panel lights may be on, but the cycle will not run. It sometimes beeps and displays F1E1 shortly after pressing Start.

Main Control Board Failure

F1E2

Dishwasher displays F1E2 and will not start or stops shortly after starting; some buttons may not respond correctly.

User Interface / Control Panel Failure

F2E1

Dishwasher beeps and shows F2E1; some or all buttons do not respond, or the panel seems stuck on one setting.

Stuck or Shorted Key on Touchpad

F2E2

Dishwasher displays F2E2 and may not respond to commands; the cycle may cancel unexpectedly.

User Interface to Control Board Communication Error

F3E1

Dishwasher displays F3E1; water temperature seems incorrect (too cold or too hot), or the cycle runs unusually long.

Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Failure

F3E2

Dishwasher shows F3E2; the heater does not seem to operate, dishes come out cold and wet, or cycle times are extended.

Heater Drive Circuit Failure

F4E1

Dishwasher displays F4E1 and will not fill with water; you may hear a humming or clicking, but no water enters.

Water Inlet Valve Failure

F4E2

Dishwasher shows F4E2; the unit may overfill, leak, or repeatedly try to drain; the water level seems too high.

Water Level / Overfill Sensor Failure

F4E3

Dishwasher displays F4E3; the unit may not fill properly or may stop mid-cycle with low water in the tub.

Water Fill Timeout

F5E1

Dishwasher displays F5E1; the door will not latch properly, or the cycle will not start, and the control indicates the door is open.

Door Switch / Latch Failure

F5E2

Dishwasher displays F5E2; the door appears closed, but the unit still registers it as open, or the cycle stops intermittently when the door is jostled.

Intermittent Door Switch Contact

F6E1

Dishwasher displays F6E1; the unit does not fill with water and may run the drain pump instead.

No Water Detected

F6E2

Dishwasher displays F6E2; the unit may overfill or not recognize the water level correctly.

Water Level Not Reached / Sensor Disagreement

F6E3

Dishwasher displays F6E3; the unit may stop mid-cycle and drain, or may not detect that water has been pumped out.

Drain Pump / Drain Sensor Error

F6E4

Dishwasher displays F6E4; the unit may not drain completely, leaving water in the bottom of the tub.

Drain Timeout

F7E1

Dishwasher displays F7E1; water does not heat properly, and dishes are not drying.

Heater Not Heating

F7E2

Dishwasher displays F7E2; the unit may overheat, emit excessive steam, or shut down mid-cycle.

Heater Stuck On / Overheat Condition

F8E1

Dishwasher displays F8E1; the unit may not drain, and water remains in the bottom of the tub after cycle completion.

Drain Pump Electrical Failure

F8E2

Dishwasher displays F8E2; the unit may leak into the base and then continuously run the drain pump even when empty.

Leak Detected / Float in Base Activated

F8E3

Dishwasher displays F8E3; the unit may overfill and then drain repeatedly, or water may reach the door opening.

Overfill Condition

F9E1

Dishwasher displays F9E1; the cycle may stop and drain, or the unit may not start due to detected low water pressure.

Low Water Pressure / Flow

F9E2

Dishwasher displays F9E2; the unit may not drain properly and may time out during the drain cycle.

Drain System Restriction

FAE1

Dishwasher displays FAE1; fan-assisted drying may not work, and moisture may be left on dishes and the door.

Vent Fan / Drying Fan Failure

FAE2

Dishwasher displays FAE2; the vent may not open or close properly, causing excess moisture or steam to escape at the door.

Vent Damper / Vent Motor Failure

Symptom

Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently, but no error code is displayed.

User Interface / Touchpad Degradation

Symptom

Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.

Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue

Symptom

Dishes are wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance even though the cycle completes.

Drying Performance Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired partially open position.

Door Hinge / Spring / Cable Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move, and you hear only a humming or brief noises.

Circulation Pump Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher has a bad odor or smells musty when opened, especially after sitting closed.

Odor / Biofilm Buildup

Symptom

Dishwasher is leaking water from the front of the door onto the floor during or after a cycle.

Door Seal / Gasket Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher is not draining; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.

Drainage Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears under the unit or at the sides of the cabinet.

Under-Tub / Sump or Hose Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noises during the wash cycle.

Mechanical Noise from Pump or Foreign Object

Symptom

Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.

Start Circuit / Door Interlock Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher runs but dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes, and glasses are cloudy.

Poor Wash Performance

Symptom

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and shuts off or resets without completing.

Intermittent Power or Overheat Shutdown

Symptom

Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, sometimes banging against cabinets.

Installation / Leveling Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher will not power on at all; there are no lights on the control panel, and no response to any buttons.

No Power / Line Supply Issue

Symptom

Upper rack dishes are not getting clean while lower rack items are washed normally.

Upper Spray Arm / Feed Tube Issue

Symptom

Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink, or dirty water appears in the tub when the dishwasher is off.

Backflow / Improper Drain Hose Installation

Symptom

White film or spots on dishes and glassware after washing.

Hard Water / Detergent Residue