Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1E1
ApplianceDishwasher
F1E1 in plain terms
Among the fault codes in the 24-inch microfiltration dishwasher manual, F1E1 carries the ACU label. A relay or a triac on the main control board has failed.
Who deals with it
Owners are not asked to open, test or replace anything for this code, since the problem is on the board that runs the whole dishwasher. That work belongs to a technician.
The spaced version
Maytag’s help page for F1 E1, written with a space and also shown as 1 pause 1 pause repeating, lists the control module and a 30-second power reset. That reset is described on the F1 E1 page.
Codes to compare
F1E2 carries the MCU label and concerns motor control on the board.
Technician visits for Maytag dishwashers in San Francisco and the Bay Area are arranged through Maytag dishwasher repair. When F1E1 is on the display, call (415) 649-2156 and keep the code and the model number within reach.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1E1 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
F1E1 is a control (ACU) fault, a relay or triac failure on the main control board of 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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