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Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes

Find the code shown on your Whirlpool dishwasher and get a plain-English explanation with step-by-step fixes, easiest first. We cover 20 Whirlpool dishwasher codes, including F9E1, F9E2, F8E1 / H2O, F8E2.

All 20 Whirlpool dishwasher codes

• F9E1Long drain (slow or no drain)
• F9E2Drain motor error
• F8E1 / H2ONo water detected
• F8E2Fill valve electrical error
• F8E4Water in the drip tray
• F8E5Fill valve stuck open
• F6E3Too many suds
• F6E4Water float switch fault
• F7E2Wash motor error
• F4E2 / F4E3Heating error
• F3E2Temperature or soil sensor fault
• F6E1Control panel or main control error
• F1E1Control board fault
• F1E2 / F2E2Control communication error
• F2E1Stuck button or console error
• FAE4 / F10E4Diverter valve error
• FAE5 / F10E5Diverter leak
• Sanitize light flashingLoad was not sanitized
• Control lock light blinks 3 timesControls are locked
• All cycle and option lights flashingCycle paused (door opened)

About Whirlpool dishwasher error codes

Whirlpool Corporation is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and also makes appliances under brands such as Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana. Many Whirlpool models use codes made of an F number and an E number, such as F9E1, where the F group points to the system and the E number to the specific fault.

Of the 20 codes on this page, 5 usually have a simple fix you can do yourself, and 9 usually need a technician. Each guide tells you which is which, so you don't pay for a service call you don't need, and you don't attempt a repair that isn't safe.

Before you start

• Write down your model number. It's on a sticker, usually inside the door or lid, on the frame, or on the back or side panel. Parts and some code meanings depend on it.
• Try a reset. Unplug the dishwasher or switch off its breaker for 10 minutes. This clears many one-off glitches without tools.
• Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub. A clogged filter is behind many drain and wash codes.