Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF7E1
ApplianceDishwasher
F7E1 on a Maytag dishwasher means the wash motor has failed. On models that report by light, the blinking Clean light does seven flashes, a pause, one flash, a pause, and then repeats.
No reset to try
The manual treats this as a single, plain meaning and gives owners no routine. Unplug the dishwasher or switch off its breaker before anything is opened, and let a technician diagnose the motor.
Related wash and filter codes
F7 E2, a wash motor error with a power-cycle step.
Maytag dishwasher repair for wash motor faults in San Francisco
Book Maytag dishwasher repair for F7E1 by phoning (415) 649-2156; we cover San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give the model number, describe the flashing pattern, and say what you did before calling.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F7E1 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
Wash motor failure.
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.
Seeing this code on your Maytag appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
A Maytag dishwasher showing F8 E4 has found water in its drip tray. Work through the tray, float switch and connection checks, then clear the display with Cancel.
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