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Kenmore Dishwasher F5E2 Code Door Open Not Detected

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F5E2 (5-2) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F5E2 (5-2) 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 F5E2 (5-2)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore F5E2 as a short list: cancel, open and shut the door, restart, then the latch test.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F5E2 (5-2) 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

Control detects door not opening.

What F5E2 says

Between cycles the control board expects the door to be opened. If it never detects that, the next cycle will not begin. Listed for Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE dishwashers.

Try in this order

  1. If the door stayed shut between cycles, cancel the cycle.
  2. Open the door, close it, and begin a new cycle.
  3. Still will not start: the door switch could be defective.
  4. Unplug the dishwasher, plug it in again to simulate the door opening, and try to start.
  5. If it starts, the door latch assembly needs replacing because the switch is not detecting the opening.

Compare with

  • F5E1: door switch failure at start-up.
  • F6E4: float switch open.

Kenmore dishwasher repair across our service area

We take Kenmore dishwasher repair calls for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Dial (844) 747-3641 and give the code (F5E2), the model number and what you have tried so far.

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