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Kenmore Dishwasher F6E2 Code Water Inlet Valve

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F6E2 (6-2) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F6E2 (6-2) 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 F6E2 (6-2)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore F6E2 in list form: access panels, harness, valve test and control board.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F6E2 (6-2) 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

Water inlet valve failure.

Meaning

The water inlet valve on a Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE or MicroClean HE dishwasher has failed. Flashing 6-2 on the Clean light is the equivalent where no display exists.

Order of work

  1. Unplug the dishwasher.
  2. Remove the bottom front access panel and toe panel.
  3. Look over the water inlet valve wire harness connections. Reconnect loose wires; replace a damaged harness.
  4. Connections fine: a technician measures resistance through the valve with a multimeter. Infinite resistance means a new water inlet valve.
  5. Trouble persists: replace the electronic control board.

See also

  • F6E1: the dishwasher will not fill.
  • F6E4: float switch open.
  • F6E7: flow meter disconnected or damaged.

Kenmore service center: dishwasher repair

Our service center covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. For a Kenmore showing F6E2, call (844) 747-3641 with the model number and a summary of your attempts. Details: dishwasher repair.

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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