KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F1E2: main control communication or motor controller

What F1E2 means

KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTE204KPS and KDPM604KPS, display F1E2 for a main control communication error. It is also described as a motor controller failure, and the cycle ends. A power cycle is the first step. You see F1E2 on the display, or one blink and two blinks on LED models, and the dishwasher stops.

Common causes of F1E2

The main control is not communicating correctly with the rest of the system.
The motor controller is failing.
A control electronics problem that returns after power is cycled.

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off power at the breaker for about 30 seconds. 2. Restore power and close the door firmly. 3. Start a short cycle and watch for F1E2. 4. Make sure the door latch closes fully. 5. If F1E2 reappears, stop using the dishwasher and call us.

! Why to stop there

Telling the motor controller from the main control takes testing.
A wrong guess can send you through a second visit.
Written pricing first, a 30-day guarantee after the repair.

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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F1E2F1E2 questions

What is F1E2?

It is a communication error with the main control, also described as a motor controller failure. The dishwasher ends its cycle and shows the code.

Can I try fixing it myself?

You can cycle the power and check that the door latches. Beyond that, the control and motor circuit should be tested by a technician. We bring the right tools to test the control properly.

What will you do?

We test the control and motor circuit, tell you the price in writing first, and warrant our work for 30 days. Often one visit is enough to settle which part failed.