Amana Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F1E1
Dishwasher will not start a cycle and displays F1E1 on the control panel.
Main Control Board Failure
F1E2
Dishwasher shows F1E2 and may not respond to keypad inputs or responds erratically.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
F2E1
Dishwasher beeps and displays F2E1, often accompanied by unresponsive or stuck buttons.
Stuck or Shorted Keypad
F2E2
Dishwasher displays F2E2 and may not start or may shut down shortly after starting.
User Interface to Control Board Communication Error
F3E1
Dishwasher shows F3E1 and may stop mid-cycle or not start, often with incorrect water temperature.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault
F3E2
Dishwasher displays F3E2 and may not heat water properly or may end cycles early.
Heater Drive Circuit Error
F4E1
Dishwasher shows F4E1 and will not fill with water at the start of the cycle.
Water Inlet Valve Failure
F4E2
Dishwasher displays F4E2 and may overfill, leak, or stop with water remaining in the tub.
Overfill or Water Level Sensing Error
F4E3
Dishwasher shows F4E3 and does not wash properly; spray arms may not spin and dishes remain dirty.
Wash Motor Not Running or Low Circulation
F4E4
Dishwasher displays F4E4 and may fill but then quickly drain without washing.
Drain Pump Running When Not Commanded / Fill-Drain Conflict
F5E1
Dishwasher shows F5E1 and will not start; door appears closed but control thinks it is open.
Door Switch Not Recognized as Closed
F5E2
Dishwasher displays F5E2 and may stop mid-cycle when the door is opened, then not resume correctly.
Door Switch Stuck Closed or Open During Operation
F6E1
Dishwasher shows F6E1 and does not fill with water; may time out and drain.
No Water Detected / Fill Timeout
F6E2
Dishwasher displays F6E2 and may overfill or show erratic fill levels.
Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open
F6E3
Dishwasher shows F6E3 and may stop with water remaining in the tub or not detect correct water level.
Water Level or Flow Sensing Error
F7E1
Dishwasher displays F7E1 and dishes are not drying; heater does not energize.
Heater Not Enabled / Heating Error
F7E2
Dishwasher shows F7E2 and may stop mid-cycle or not advance, often with no heat and long cycle times.
Heater Over-Temperature or Stuck On
F8E1
Dishwasher displays F8E1 and may leak or show water in the base pan; unit may run drain pump continuously.
Flood / Overflow Detected
F8E2
Dishwasher shows F8E2 and may not drain properly or may detect water in the base even when dry.
Leak Sensor or Float Switch Error
F9E1
Dishwasher displays F9E1 and will not drain; water remains in the bottom of the tub.
Long Drain / No Drain
F9E2
Dishwasher shows F9E2 and may drain unexpectedly or run the drain pump at the wrong time.
Drain Pump Electrical Fault
FAE1
Dishwasher displays FAE1 and may not start or may stop with a venting or drying issue.
Vent Fan or Vent Assembly Error
Symptom
Burning or electrical smell during operation, sometimes accompanied by smoke from the toe-kick area.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray
Symptom
Dishes are wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
Poor Drying / Heater or Vent Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain completely; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle ends.
Partial Drain / Slow Drain
Symptom
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or does not stay in the desired position.
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you hear no strong motor noise.
Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing.
Start Circuit / Control Lock / Door Latch Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during operation.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit, often pooling on the floor near the sides.
Under-Tub Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Worn Pump Bearings or Motor
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food particles remain and spray arms seem weak.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Water Circulation
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or seems stuck on one part of the cycle.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or fill.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Strong musty or moldy odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly clean.
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Issue
Symptom
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink, especially when the garbage disposal is used.
Backflow / Improper Drain Hose Installation
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| F1E1 |
Dishwasher will not start a cycle and displays F1E1 on the control panel.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F1E2 |
Dishwasher shows F1E2 and may not respond to keypad inputs or responds erratically.
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User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| F2E1 |
Dishwasher beeps and displays F2E1, often accompanied by unresponsive or stuck buttons.
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Stuck or Shorted Keypad | View Details |
| F2E2 |
Dishwasher displays F2E2 and may not start or may shut down shortly after starting.
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User Interface to Control Board Communication Error | View Details |
| F3E1 |
Dishwasher shows F3E1 and may stop mid-cycle or not start, often with incorrect water temperature.
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Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3E2 |
Dishwasher displays F3E2 and may not heat water properly or may end cycles early.
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Heater Drive Circuit Error | View Details |
| F4E1 |
Dishwasher shows F4E1 and will not fill with water at the start of the cycle.
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Water Inlet Valve Failure | View Details |
| F4E2 |
Dishwasher displays F4E2 and may overfill, leak, or stop with water remaining in the tub.
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Overfill or Water Level Sensing Error | View Details |
| F4E3 |
Dishwasher shows F4E3 and does not wash properly; spray arms may not spin and dishes remain dirty.
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Wash Motor Not Running or Low Circulation | View Details |
| F4E4 |
Dishwasher displays F4E4 and may fill but then quickly drain without washing.
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Drain Pump Running When Not Commanded / Fill-Drain Conflict | View Details |
| F5E1 |
Dishwasher shows F5E1 and will not start; door appears closed but control thinks it is open.
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Door Switch Not Recognized as Closed | View Details |
| F5E2 |
Dishwasher displays F5E2 and may stop mid-cycle when the door is opened, then not resume correctly.
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Door Switch Stuck Closed or Open During Operation | View Details |
| F6E1 |
Dishwasher shows F6E1 and does not fill with water; may time out and drain.
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No Water Detected / Fill Timeout | View Details |
| F6E2 |
Dishwasher displays F6E2 and may overfill or show erratic fill levels.
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Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open | View Details |
| F6E3 |
Dishwasher shows F6E3 and may stop with water remaining in the tub or not detect correct water level.
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Water Level or Flow Sensing Error | View Details |
| F7E1 |
Dishwasher displays F7E1 and dishes are not drying; heater does not energize.
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Heater Not Enabled / Heating Error | View Details |
| F7E2 |
Dishwasher shows F7E2 and may stop mid-cycle or not advance, often with no heat and long cycle times.
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Heater Over-Temperature or Stuck On | View Details |
| F8E1 |
Dishwasher displays F8E1 and may leak or show water in the base pan; unit may run drain pump continuously.
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Flood / Overflow Detected | View Details |
| F8E2 |
Dishwasher shows F8E2 and may not drain properly or may detect water in the base even when dry.
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Leak Sensor or Float Switch Error | View Details |
| F9E1 |
Dishwasher displays F9E1 and will not drain; water remains in the bottom of the tub.
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Long Drain / No Drain | View Details |
| F9E2 |
Dishwasher shows F9E2 and may drain unexpectedly or run the drain pump at the wrong time.
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Drain Pump Electrical Fault | View Details |
| FAE1 |
Dishwasher displays FAE1 and may not start or may stop with a venting or drying issue.
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Vent Fan or Vent Assembly Error | View Details |
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Burning or electrical smell during operation, sometimes accompanied by smoke from the toe-kick area.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
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Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
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Poor Drying / Heater or Vent Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain completely; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle ends.
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Partial Drain / Slow Drain | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or does not stay in the desired position.
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Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you hear no strong motor noise.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Control Lock / Door Latch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during operation.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit, often pooling on the floor near the sides.
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Under-Tub Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
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Worn Pump Bearings or Motor | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
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Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food particles remain and spray arms seem weak.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Water Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or seems stuck on one part of the cycle.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or fill.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Strong musty or moldy odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly clean.
|
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink, especially when the garbage disposal is used.
|
Backflow / Improper Drain Hose Installation | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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