Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF9E1
ApplianceDishwasher
In the technical manual F9E1 is a one-line draining entry: the dishwasher is not draining. The checklist comes from Maytag’s product help, which names this display a long drain and flashes it as 9, pause, 1, pause, repeat.
What can cause it
Too much detergent, or the wrong kind, creates suds, and suds can push water out of the dishwasher.
Owner checklist
Trace the drain hose between the rear of the dishwasher and the sink, looking for kinks, pinches and clogs.
If the sink has an air gap, its manufacturer explains how to lift the cap and clear a blockage.
Take the filter out and rinse it well under running water.
A connected disposer has to be clear; on a new installation, the knockout plug should have been removed.
Finish with a 30-second power reset and watch the display. A hard-wired unit is reset at the home panel: breaker off, wait half a minute, breaker on.
Other codes in this area
F9 E1 is the long drain entry, with the same checks.
A code that stays through the checklist calls for a technician. Ring (415) 649-2156 or open Maytag dishwasher repair; we serve San Francisco and the Bay Area. Have the model number and the list of what you tried ready.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F9E1 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
F9E1 is the technical manual listing for a dishwasher that is not draining; Maytag labels it a long drain.
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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