Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1E1 (1-1)
ApplianceDishwasher
F1E1 and 1-1
1-1 is simply F1E1 as it is flashed. On Kenmore HE, Kenmore Global HE and Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwashers, a relay on the main control board has stuck.
Decoding the flashes
Global HE and MicroClean HE: the light gives the first digit, rests for 2 seconds, then gives the second digit.
A 5-second rest follows, and the whole pattern repeats.
While any code is flashing, the console ignores button presses.
The manual’s sequence
Turn the dishwasher’s power off for 5 minutes and then back on.
If the code returns, inspect the wiring attached to the board for damage and mend any broken wires.
With the tech sheet as a guide, a technician measures resistance through each component wired to the board and replaces defective ones. The sheet is located behind the bottom front toe panel.
Wiring and components sound: fit a new control board.
A broader help listing
A wider dishwasher help listing, which mentions no models, gives F1E1 as a possible control module problem. It suggests 30 seconds without power, then service if the code is still there.
Related codes
F1E2: damaged board memory or mismatched software.
Control board repair for Kenmore dishwashers in San Francisco
If F1E1 returns after the power reset, a technician can come to your home in San Francisco or the Bay Area. Call (415) 825-6393 or read Kenmore dishwasher repair. Have the code, the full model number and a note of how long the power was off.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F1E1 (1-1) 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
F1E1 (1-1) indicates a stuck relay on the electronic control board.
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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