Amana Dishwasher error code
Amana Dishwasher Error F1E2
Internal board failure.
Internal board failure.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Reset Power: Turn off the circuit breaker to the dishwasher for one minute, then turn it back on.
- 2Check 2
Monitor for Recurrence: After resetting, monitor the dishwasher to see if the error code returns.
- 3Check 3
Inspect Wiring: If the error persists after a reset, there may be an issue with the oven control or associated wiring, which may require professional service.
A quick explanation
What does F1E2 mean?
Internal board failure.
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How to fix Amana dishwasher error F1E2
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker panel to ensure safety.
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Step 2
2. Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) below the dishwasher door. It is typically held in place by two or four screws.
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Step 3
3. Locate the main control board. It is usually a green circuit board inside a plastic protective case, mounted on the right side behind the kickplate.
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Step 4
4. Take a clear photo of the wire connections to the control board for reference. Carefully disconnect all wire harnesses from the old board by pressing their locking tabs and gently pulling.
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Step 5
5. Remove the screws or release the plastic tabs holding the control board's case in place and remove the old board from the dishwasher.
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Step 6
6. Install the new control board, securing it in the same position as the old one. Reconnect the wire harnesses to the new board, using the photo you took as a guide to ensure correct placement.
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Step 7
7. Reinstall the lower access panel and its screws. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker and run a test cycle to ensure the dishwasher is functioning correctly.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix F1E2 Error (Step-by-Step) Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker panel to ensure safety.Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) below the dishwasher door. It is typically held in place by two or four screws.Locate the main control board. It is usually a green circuit board inside a plastic protective case, mounted on the right side behind the kickplate.Take a clear photo of the wire connections to the control board for reference. Carefully disconnect all wire harnesses from the old board by pressing their locking tabs and gently pulling.Remove the screws or release the plastic tabs holding the control board's case in place and remove the old board from the dishwasher.Install the new control board, securing it in the same position as the old one. Reconnect the wire harnesses to the new board, using the photo you took as a guide to ensure correct placement.Reinstall the lower access panel and its screws. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker and run a test cycle to ensure the dishwasher is functioning correctly.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Amana Dishwasher Focused repair path: dishwasher fill, drain, wash motor, heating, leak, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm the door latch, float, inlet valve, drain path, and harness connections are seated. Match the timing of the failure to the likely path: fill, wash circulation, drain, heat, leak detection, or control communication. Clear debris from filters, sump areas, spray arms, and the drain loop before treating the fault as a failed board. If a part is suspected, verify voltage or continuity where appropriate and match the complete Amana dishwasher model number before ordering. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Whirlpool dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: standing-water, drain, and no-complete-cycle symptoms after the filter and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher drain pump Whirlpool dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill, low-water, or no-water symptoms after supply and float checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher water inlet valve Whirlpool dishwasher control board Common replacement category: Electronic control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating error-code or control faults after wiring and latch checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.
What may be causing it?
- Failed electronic control board
- Issue with the control board wiring
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: W11613566
Price noted in the current guide: $100-$235
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Dishwasher error F1E2 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Safety first
Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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