Maytag Dishwashers Error Codes

10-1

Dishwasher displays service code 10-1 (or 10.1) indicating dispenser electrical problem; detergent door may not open.

Detergent Dispenser Electrical Failure

10-2

Service code 10-2 (or 10.2) appears; dispenser mechanical problem; detergent door may be jammed.

Detergent Dispenser Mechanical Jam

6-1

Service code 6-1 (or 6.1) appears; no water entering dishwasher.

No Water Fill

6-2

Service code 6-2 (or 6.2) appears; water inlet valve electrical problem.

Water Inlet Valve Electrical Fault

6-4

Service code 6-4 (or 6.4) appears; float switch open or overfill condition.

Float Switch Open / Overfill

7-1

Service code 7-1 (or 7.1) appears; no heat detected during cycle.

Heater Not Energized

7-2

Service code 7-2 (or 7.2) appears; heater stuck on or relay failure.

Heater Relay Stuck

8-1

Service code 8-1 (or 8.1) appears; slow drain or no drain.

Drain System Problem

8-2

Service code 8-2 (or 8.2) appears; drain pump electrical problem.

Drain Pump Electrical Fault

9-1

Service code 9-1 (or 9.1) appears; diverter cannot find position.

Diverter Position Not Found

9-2

Service code 9-2 (or 9.2) appears; diverter stuck.

Diverter Stuck

F1E1

Dishwasher will not start; control panel lights may be frozen or display F1E1 error.

Main Control Board Internal Failure

F2E1

Control panel unresponsive or random buttons appear to be pressed; F2E1 stuck key error may display.

User Interface Keypad Stuck or Shorted

F3E1

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle or will not start; F3E1 water temperature sensor error displayed.

Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault

F4E2

Dishwasher runs but dishes remain dirty; F4E2 motor not running or low speed error.

Low Wash Motor Speed / Restricted Impeller

F4E3

Dishes come out dirty; weak or no spray from spray arms; F4E3 wash motor not running error.

Circulation Pump Motor Failure

F4E4

Poor cleaning performance; F4E4 wash motor electrical problem error displayed.

Wash Motor Electrical Problem

F5E1

Door will not latch or cycle will not start; F5E1 door switch error displayed.

Door Switch / Latch Failure

F5E2

Dishwasher door appears closed but control thinks it is open; cycle will not start; F5E2 door stuck closed error.

Door Switch Stuck or Shorted

F6E1

Dishwasher does not fill with water; F6E1 or similar water inlet error displayed.

Water Inlet Valve Failure

F6E2

Dishwasher fills too slowly or not enough water; F6E2 low fill error displayed.

Insufficient Water Fill

F6E4

Dishwasher will not start and may run drain pump continuously; F6E4 float switch or overfill error.

Overfill / Float Switch Activated

F6E6

Dishwasher stops and displays a water temperature or inlet-related error; may be labeled F6E6.

Inlet Water Temperature Out of Range

F7E1

Dishwasher does not heat water or dry dishes; F7E1 heater disabled or heating error displayed.

Heating Circuit Failure

F7E2

Dishwasher stops with heating-related error; may show F7E2 heater stuck on or off.

Heater Relay or Temperature Control Fault

F8E1

Dishwasher will not drain; standing water remains in tub; F8E1 or similar drain error displayed.

Drain Pump or Drain System Failure

F8E2

Dishwasher drains intermittently or not completely; may show F8E2 drain slow error.

Restricted Drain Flow

F8E4

Dishwasher runs drain pump continuously and will not start a wash; F8E4 overfill or float switch error displayed.

Leak Detected in Base / Overflow Condition

F9E1

Dishwasher stops and displays F9E1 or similar diverter error; spray pattern may be incorrect.

Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Failure

F9E2

Dishwasher shows F9E2 or diverter stuck error; may be locked in one spray pattern.

Diverter Stuck in Position

F9E4

Dishwasher indicates spray arm or diverter error; poor coverage on certain rack levels.

Spray Arm / Diverter Position Error

Symptom

Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.

Drying System Inefficiency

Symptom

Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.

Door Hinge Spring / Cable Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear no spray, only a quiet hum or nothing at all.

Circulation Pump Not Running

Symptom

Dishwasher is excessively loud or vibrates against cabinets during operation.

Installation / Mounting Vibration Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher is leaking water from the front bottom of the door during the cycle.

Door Seal / Gasket Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noises during wash.

Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System

Symptom

Dishwasher powers on but will not start cycle when Start is pressed.

Start Circuit / Door Latch Interlock Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher runs but dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes and glasses are cloudy.

Poor Wash Performance / Low Water Pressure in Spray System

Symptom

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not advance; water remains in tub.

Cycle Interruption / Control or Sensor Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or response from control panel.

No Power / Line Voltage Supply Failure

Symptom

Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes have poor drying and spotting despite full dispenser.

Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure

Symptom

Rust spots appearing on the dishwasher racks and transferring to dishes.

Rack Coating Failure / Exposed Metal

Symptom

Strong musty or rotten odor coming from inside the dishwasher.

Organic Buildup / Biofilm in Sump and Hoses

Symptom

Upper rack does not clean well; items on top rack remain dirty while bottom rack is cleaner.

Upper Spray System Flow Restriction

Symptom

Water leaking from underneath the dishwasher onto the floor.

Underbody Leak / Sump or Hose Failure

Symptom

White film or spots on dishes and glassware after washing.

Hard Water Mineral Deposits / Detergent Residue