Some KitchenAid dishwashers only: F10E2 / FAE2 flags the vent wax motor circuit. No owner steps, so service comes next.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F10E2 / FAE2 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
A vent wax motor electrical problem on some models: a loose connection, an open wax motor, an open fuse or the drive circuit.
Model-dependent code
For this code the service documents add the note “not all models.” The code is F10E2 (also given as FAE2) and the vent wax motor’s electrical side is what it covers.
At a glance
| Code | F10E2 / FAE2 |
|---|---|
| What it means | A vent wax motor electrical problem on some models: a loose connection, an open wax motor, an open fuse or the drive circuit. |
| What you can check | No owner step exists for this code. Record the code and what the dishwasher was doing when it appeared, and note whether it reads F10E2 or FAE2. |
| When to call a technician | Arrange a service visit, because every possible cause is electrical: a loose connection, an open wax motor, an open fuse or the drive circuit. Mention the model name if you have it. |
KitchenAid’s list, in plain words
| Listed cause | What it means |
|---|---|
| Loose connection | Plug or terminal not fully seated |
| Open wax motor | Internal break in the motor |
| Open fuse | Protective fuse on the control blown |
| Drive circuit | Control section giving the motor its power |
What is a wax motor?
Broadly, a compact actuator in which warmth expands a wax element and drives a rod, able to open or close a flap such as a vent. Only the vent’s name appears in the service sheets, not its job in the dishwasher, so no more is claimed.
Next step
Owners are given no step for F10E2. All the listed items sit in the electrical system, which makes arranging service the practical move; record the code and the dishwasher’s behaviour at the time.
Related codes
- F10E1 / FAE1 covers the dispenser
- F10E3 / FAE3 covers the drying fan on equipped models
FAQ
FAE2 versus F10E2?
Same code. FAE2 is the alternative spelling in the service documents.
It never showed before. Why now?
No trigger or timing is offered; only the electrical causes appear.
Dishwasher repair in our metro areas
Dial (844) 919-2035 from the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Diego area about F10E2 or FAE2, and share the model name if you have it. More at dishwasher repair.
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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