F2E1 on a KitchenAid dishwasher: stuck key or console error per KitchenAid. A 30-second power cycle is the published step.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F2E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
F2E1 is listed by KitchenAid with a stuck key or console error as its potential cause.
The code F2E1 is listed by KitchenAid with the potential cause “Stuck Key or Console Error” (the source spells it “oe”; that is a typo).
At a glance
| Code | F2E1 |
|---|---|
| What it means | F2E1 points to a stuck key or a console error on the control panel. |
| What you can check | Pull the plug for 30 seconds, or use the breaker at the house panel if the dishwasher is hard wired, then restore power. Watch whether F2E1 reappears. |
| When to call a technician | If F2E1 returns after the power cycle, schedule service. Mention any sign that a key sticks or does not respond. |
Quick reference
- Listed cause: stuck key or console error
- Owner step: power off for 30 seconds, then on
- If F2E1 returns: schedule service
- Not given: any cleaning or inspection instructions
Console and keys
Think of the console as the control panel, keys included. If the control sees a key as pressed permanently, that is the clearest stuck-key situation. Which of the two KitchenAid has in mind for your dishwasher is not stated.
Carrying out the power cycle
Pull the plug for half a minute if the dishwasher has one, then plug it back in. A hard-wired model works differently: find its breaker on the house electrical panel, turn it off for the same 30 seconds, and switch it on again. Then watch whether F2E1 reappears. If it does, KitchenAid says to schedule service.
Related KitchenAid dishwasher codes
- F2E2: the main control communication error
- F1E1: control module, which also calls for the 30-second reset
FAQ
Is a water fault behind F2E1?
The source ties it to a key or the console, not to water.
Do I have to track down the key?
No. The page asks for the reset only, then service if the code stays.
KitchenAid dishwasher service in the metro areas we cover
We handle KitchenAid dishwasher calls in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. If F2E1 survives the reset, call (844) 919-2035 and give the code and any sign that a key sticks or does not respond. The dishwasher service page has more.
Source: KitchenAid Product Help, Dishwasher Error Code or Flashing Lights
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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