Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2E2
ApplianceDishwasher
Potential cause listed for F2E2: a main control communication error, on built-in Whirlpool dishwashers.
Quick facts
Code: F2E2
Dishwasher type: built-in
Owner action: cycle power
Time without power: 30 seconds
How the power cycle works
Cut the dishwasher off from its power source for 30 seconds. A unit in an outlet is unplugged; a hard wired unit has its breaker switched off at the home electrical panel. When the 30 seconds are over, plug in or switch the breaker back on. As with a computer restart, this can sometimes solve the issue.
For a Whirlpool dishwasher with F2E2 in San Francisco or across the Bay Area, dial (415) 687-4102. Have the code, model number and power-cycle result written down. More is on Whirlpool dishwasher repair.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F2E2 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
F2E2 lists a main control communication error as the potential cause on a built-in dishwasher.
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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