Dishwasher shows F1E2 and may not respond to keypad inputs or responds erratically.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before opening the door panel.
- Inspect for moisture: Open the door and check around the control panel for signs of condensation or water leaks. Dry the area thoroughly with a towel and allow several hours with the door open to air out.
- Check ribbon cable: Remove the inner door panel to access the user interface (UI). Ensure the flat ribbon cable is fully inserted into both the UI and the main control board. Reseat the connector if loose.
- Look for corrosion: Examine the UI board and connectors for green/white corrosion or burnt spots. Corrosion from steam leaks is common.
- Control lock: Confirm the control lock feature is not engaged (usually by holding a specific button for 3–5 seconds per the user manual).
Repair action: If the F1E2 code persists and the keypad remains unresponsive or random lights flash, replace the user interface control panel. In some cases, the main control board should be replaced at the same time if there is evidence of damage.
Repair Difficulty
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