Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1 E1
ApplianceDishwasher
The potential cause Maytag gives for F1 E1 is the control module. The same fault appears on Maytag’s pages as a light pattern: 1 pause 1 pause, repeating.
Why a power cycle
Maytag compares the dishwasher control to a computer, since restarting it can sometimes clear the problem. To do that, the control panel has to go without power for 30 seconds.
How to do it
Dishwasher on a plug: pull the plug from the outlet, wait the 30 seconds, then push it back in.
Hard-wired dishwasher: switch its breaker off at the home panel, wait the 30 seconds, then switch it back on.
Start the dishwasher and see whether the code shows up again.
If it does, the next step is a technician visit.
Other codes to look at
F1E1 is the version without the space, tied to a relay or triac failure on the main control board.
When F1 E1 survives the reset, Maytag dishwasher repair brings a technician to San Francisco and Bay Area homes. Call (415) 649-2156 and have the code, the model number and the way you reset the power ready.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F1 E1 lists the control module as the potential cause on a Maytag dishwasher.
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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