Error Code: F1E2 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Internal board failure.
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.
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.
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Whirlpool dishwasher drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit 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.
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Whirlpool dishwasher water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit 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.
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Whirlpool dishwasher control boardCommon replacement category: Electronic control boardFit 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.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Dishwasher repairs can add up quickly when the pump, control, heater, or leak-related parts fail.
Confirm cabinet width, water line, drain routing, electrical connection, and panel style before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full dishwasher model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- [OK]Drain pump or circulation pump failure
- [OK]Leaking tub, door, or float-switch issues
- [OK]Heater or control failures on an older unit
- [OK]Repeated poor washing or drying performance
Recommended Dishwasher Replacement Options
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Expert: Mike Sullivan
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