Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeFCE2 (12-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
No connection to the router
On the Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwasher, FCE2 or 12-2 says the dishwasher’s Wi-Fi module has no link with the wireless router in the home. In other words, the appliance has not been joined to your network.
What to do
Only one instruction is listed. Follow the owner’s manual to connect the Wi-Fi module to your wireless router. There are no repair steps for this code, so the pairing procedure in the manual is the place to begin.
Other Wi-Fi codes
FCE1: a lost link between the control board and Wi-Fi module
When the Wi-Fi code will not clear: service in San Francisco
If you followed the manual and FCE2 is still on the display, a technician visit is the next step. Use the Kenmore dishwasher repair page or call (415) 825-6393 from San Francisco or the Bay Area, and have the model number and the router steps you completed written down.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so FCE2 (12-2) 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
FCE2 (12-2) means the dishwasher has no link to the wireless router.
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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