KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F7E2: wash motor error

What F7E2 means

KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTM404KPS and KDFE104HPS, show F7E2 for a wash motor error. The motor that circulates water in the tub is not running as the control expects. You see F7E2 on the display, and the cycle ends. A power cycle is the first step; if it returns, schedule service. You may hear no water being sprayed around the tub.

Common causes of F7E2

The wash motor is not running correctly.
The motor circuit or its control is not delivering the right signal.
Something is blocking the spray arms or the wash path.

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Cut power at the panel for half a minute and bring it back. 2. Open the door and check that the spray arms spin freely by hand. 3. Remove anything blocking them, such as a tall utensil. 4. Shut the door and test with a short cycle. 5. If F7E2 reappears, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

The motor and its controller must be separated by testing.
Running a failing motor may damage it further.
Price in writing before work, plus a 30-day guarantee.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dishwasher codes

H2OKitchenAid Dishwasher Display H2O: water not detected during fill Sanitize Light FlashingKitchenAid Dishwasher Sanitize Light Flashing: sanitization temperature not met Sanitized light blinking (legacy)KitchenAid Legacy Dishwasher Sanitized Light Blinking: load is not sanitized Start/Resume light blinking (legacy and current)KitchenAid Dishwasher Start/Resume Light Blinking: cycle paused, press within 4 seconds F8E1KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E1: not detecting water, same as H2O F8E2KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E2: fill valve electrical error F8E4KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E4: water in the base, drain sequence runs F8E5KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E5: the fill valve is stuck open

F7E2F7E2 questions

What does F7E2 say about my dishwasher?

The wash motor is reporting a problem. Without a working motor, water cannot circulate, so the dishwasher ends the cycle and shows F7E2. It is the pump that sprays water through the arms.

Can a blocked spray arm cause it?

A utensil jammed against a spray arm is worth ruling out. Free it and run a short cycle. If F7E2 comes back, the motor circuit needs testing.

Is F7E1 related?

Both are described as wash motor failures. We read the exact code and test the motor and its control to confirm. We keep the old part for you to see.