Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF9E2 (9-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
What F9E2 says
The diverter motor will not release; it stays on. Kenmore traces the problem to the diverter relay, a switching component on the electronic control board, which has gone defective.
Where it is listed
Kenmore HE and Elite HE dishwashers (the display shows F9E2 or 9-2; without a display the Clean light flashes)
Global HE
MicroClean HE
The remedy
Unplug the dishwasher so it has no power, then replace the electronic control board. Because the fault sits on that board and not in the wiring or the motor, this job goes to a technician.
Compare with
F9E1: trouble detecting the diverter disc position
A control board swap on a Kenmore dishwasher is arranged through Kenmore dishwasher repair for homes in San Francisco and across the Bay Area, or by phone at (415) 825-6393. Before calling, write down the model number and the code, and note that the unit was unplugged.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F9E2 (9-2) 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
F9E2 (9-2) means the diverter motor is stuck on, traced to a defective diverter relay on the 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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