Whirlpool dishwasher: error F2E2
Code F2 / E2 on a Whirlpool dishwasher display means: water leak detected.
- Meaning
- Water leak detected
- Check first
- Don't use hand dishwashing liquid instead of dishwasher detergent. The foam overflows into the base.
- Repair shop
- 200–570 zł
Most common causes
- Leak in the base
- Too much foam
- Sensor fault
What you can check yourself
Turn off the water and unplug the dishwasher.
Don't use hand dishwashing liquid instead of dishwasher detergent. The foam overflows into the base.
Dry the base: tilt a freestanding dishwasher slightly backward and wait a day.
Check the door seal and the hose connection, then run a short program.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error F2 mean on a Whirlpool dishwasher?
Code F2 / E2 means: water leak detected. The most common causes: leak in the base, too much foam, sensor fault.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with error F2?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Whirlpool dishwasher
- F1temperature sensor fault or water at the wrong temperature
- F3the dishwasher does not heat the water or heats it too slowly
- F4water draining problem
- F5wash pump impeller blocked
- F6 / E6 / F7no water or water flow too slow
- F8 / F9too much water or the inlet valve does not close
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.