Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF3E1
ApplianceDishwasher
F3E1 is a sensor-circuit message, not one about dishes, detergent or the door. The thermistor or OWI is open or shorted.
What an owner can do
No owner procedure is given for F3E1. Switch the dishwasher off at the outlet or the breaker before touching the door or any panel, and leave testing of the sensor circuit to a technician.
How it differs from similar codes
Three neighbours are easy to mix up with F3E1, so the differences are laid out here.
For F3E1 on a Maytag dishwasher, Maytag dishwasher repair sends a technician to San Francisco and Bay Area addresses. Call (415) 649-2156 and give the code along with the model number.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E1 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
F3E1 means the thermistor or OWI is open or shorted 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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