Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2E1
ApplianceDishwasher
The short version
F2E1 appears when the dishwasher’s control senses stuck keys in its user interface. Put simply, the keypad is reporting a key as pressed when it should not be.
Where the fault sits
The message belongs to the keypad side, so the wash, fill and drain stages are not what it describes. Take the dishwasher off power before opening anything.
The spaced code
Written with a space, F2 E1 appears on Maytag’s help page as a stuck key or console error, and that page gives a 30-second power cycle at the plug or the home panel breaker. F2 E1 walks through that reset.
Compare with
F2 E2 is a different F2 fault: a communication problem at the main control.
F6E1 is also an interface fault, with the ACU not responding.
Maytag dishwasher repair in San Francisco
Book a technician for F2E1 through Maytag dishwasher repair, which serves San Francisco and the Bay Area, by calling (415) 649-2156. Before dialing, note F2E1, the model number and whatever you have already tried.
Model compatibility: Maytag 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.
Plain language
What this code means
F2E1 means the dishwasher control detected stuck keys in the user interface.
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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