Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF7E2 (7-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
A heater that never switches off
Seeing F7E2 on the display, or the shorthand 7-2, means the control has found the heating element still energized when it should have stopped.
Dishwashers that list this code
Kenmore HE and Kenmore Elite HE dishwashers. A digital display spells out the F-code, while models without one signal the problem through a flashing Clean light.
The Kenmore Global HE.
The Kenmore MicroClean HE.
The power-cycle step and what comes after
Turn off all power to the dishwasher and leave it off for 5 minutes.
Turn the power back on.
If F7E2 shows up again, the listed remedy is a new electronic control board. That is work for a technician, not a household fix.
A Kenmore dishwasher that keeps throwing F7E2 after the power break can be looked at by a technician in San Francisco and around the Bay Area through our Kenmore dishwasher repair page, or by phone at (415) 825-6393. Have the model number, the code as it appears, and a note that you already tried the five-minute power-off ready for the call.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F7E2 (7-2) 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
F7E2 (7-2) is the code for a heating element that will not shut off.
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.
Seeing this code on your Kenmore appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
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