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Kenmore Dishwasher F2E1 Code Stuck Button

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F2E1 (2-1) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F2E1 (2-1) for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.

Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code F2E1 (2-1)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore dishwasher F2E1 explained in short steps, with the owner checks and the technician test.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F2E1 (2-1) 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

Stuck button on the user interface control (stuck key or console error).

Meaning of F2E1

The control is detecting a button on the user interface as held down. This applies to Kenmore HE, Kenmore Global HE and Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwashers.

Owner checks

  1. Try each button on the panel. Note any that do nothing.
  2. Remove power for 30 seconds, then restore it.
  3. Still showing F2E1? Schedule service.

The manual’s deeper test, for technicians

  • Power is unplugged and the user interface wire harness is disconnected.
  • Power is restored and the control board gets at least 7 seconds to start up before the door closes.
  • Drain pump runs: replace the user interface control.
  • Drain pump silent: the board still reads stuck buttons, so replace the electronic control board.

See also

  • F2E2 when the panel and board lose their link.
  • F1E2 for a control board memory fault.

Request dishwasher service

Customers in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can reach us at (844) 747-3641. Mention the F2E1 display, your model number and the checks already done; the dishwasher repair page has more.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore HE dishwasher error codes; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore Global HE dishwasher error codes; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwasher error codes; Product Help – Dishwasher error codes

Caution

Safety warning

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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