Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAE2 (10-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
An electrical fault at the vent wax motor
FAE2 and 10-2 are the same message: the vent wax motor has an electrical problem.
Which Kenmore dishwashers
HE and Elite HE, where the F-code appears on a digital display (a flashing Clean light is used on models without one)
Global HE
The check
Turn off power to the dishwasher and inspect the wiring in the vent wax motor circuit. Wiring that is intact means the vent wax motor itself is replaced.
Kenmore dishwasher repair for FAE2 in the Bay Area
When the circuit wiring checks out and FAE2 remains, a technician can take it from there. Reach us at (415) 825-6393 or read the Kenmore dishwasher repair page; we cover San Francisco and the Bay Area. Please have the model, the code and your wiring observations to hand.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE2 (10-2) 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
FAE2 (10-2) indicates an electrical problem with the vent wax motor.
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.
FE on a Kenmore dishwasher with a 722.146 model number signals water overflow; unplugging the unit shows whether the inlet valve or the control board is to blame.
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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