Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF6E2 (6-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
F6E2 (6-2) tells you the water inlet valve on a Kenmore dishwasher has failed. Models with a digital display show the code; Kenmore HE and Elite HE units without one flash the Clean light in the 6-2 pattern. The Global HE and the MicroClean HE list it too.
Reaching the valve
The valve is reached through the bottom front access panel and the toe panel, after the dishwasher is unplugged.
Sequence from the manual
Check the connections on the valve wire harness. Reseat loose wires and replace a damaged harness.
Put a multimeter across the valve. Resistance through a working valve should read about 1,400 ohms.
An infinite reading means the valve itself is bad, and it is replaced.
If the code persists once the valve and wiring check out, the electronic control board is the next part named.
Meter work and panel removal are for a technician.
Kenmore dishwasher service, San Francisco Bay Area
Book through Kenmore dishwasher repair by calling (415) 825-6393. Mention F6E2 and your model number, and say whether you have already looked at the valve connections.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F6E2 (6-2) 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
Water inlet valve failure.
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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