Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF4E2 (4-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
A quick reset worth trying
Switch the dishwasher off at the source for half a minute (30 seconds).
Turn power back on.
Does F4E2 come back? Then it is time to schedule service.
One help listing names the heating system as a potential cause behind this code.
Reading in the parts chart
On Kenmore HE and Elite HE models the chart describes F4E2 as lost communication between the main control board and the motor of the circulation pump. Digital displays spell out the F-code, whereas other units blink the Clean light as 4-2.
Technician checks
Pull the plug before anything else.
Examine the harness for the circulation pump; loose wires go back on, and a damaged one is replaced.
If the harness passes, the pump and its motor are replaced as a unit.
Persisting trouble moves the replacement to the board.
Codes with matching wording
F4E1 and F4E4 both describe the pump motor link in this same way.
Living in San Francisco or nearby, you can arrange the visit through Kenmore dishwasher repair by calling (415) 825-6393. Say that the display reads F4E2, that you already cut power for 30 seconds, and give the model number.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F4E2 (4-2) 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
Communication error between the electronic control board and the circulation pump motor; a heating system cause is also listed.
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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