All Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes

E3

The dishwasher is not heating water to the required temperature.

Moderate Repair 30–50 minutes

F8 E4

The dishwasher is not detecting adequate water flow into the tub.

Easy Fix 15–30 minutes

F9 E1

The dishwasher is unable to drain water at the end of a cycle.

Moderate Repair 20–40 minutes

F2

The dishwasher has detected water in the base pan (flood protection activated).

Urgent — Active Leak 30–60 minutes

F5

The door switch is not reading the door as closed or latched.

Moderate Repair 15–30 minutes

F7

The wash motor is not operating or is not reaching the correct speed.

Serious — Dishwasher Inoperable 30–60 minutes

F1 E1

The dishwasher's wash motor is not running properly or is unresponsive.

Advanced DIY 45-90 minutes

F2 E2

The display panel is not communicating with the main control board.

Advanced DIY 30-60 minutes

F4 E3

The water turbidity sensor (OWI sensor) that measures water cleanliness is malfunctioning.

Moderate 30-45 minutes

F6 E1

The dishwasher's control system has failed, preventing new cycles from starting.

Advanced DIY 30-60 minutes

F6 E3

Foam or suds have been detected inside the dishwasher, preventing normal operation.

Easy Fix 30-60 minutes

F6 E4

The incoming water temperature is not hot enough for optimal dishwasher cleaning performance.

Easy Fix 5-15 minutes

F7 E2

The dishwasher's control system has detected an error requiring a control panel reset.

Moderate 5-30 minutes

F8 E2

The detergent dispenser is not functioning properly or is clogged.

Easy Fix 10-20 minutes

F8 E5

The dishwasher has detected a water leak or overflow condition in the base pan.

Advanced DIY 30-60 minutes

F9 E2

The dishwasher's drain system is blocked, preventing water from draining properly.

Moderate 20-45 minutes

FA E5

The dishwasher cycle ended unexpectedly and drained, displaying this error code.

Easy Fix 2-5 minutes

F3 E2

The dishwasher's water temperature sensor (thermistor) is reading out of range.

Moderate 30-45 minutes