A plain-language snapshot of F4E2 (4-2) for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeF4E2 (4-2)
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
F4E2 on Kenmore HE and Elite HE dishwashers is listed as a pump motor communication error; a short power reset comes first.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F4E2 (4-2) 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 thiscode means
Communication error between the electronic control board and the circulation pump motor.
Kenmore HE and Kenmore Elite HE dishwashers with a digital display can show F4E2, and models without one flash the Clean light in a 4-2 pattern. The parts chart lists it as a communication error between the electronic control board and the circulation pump motor. The manufacturer’s product help also lists the F4E2 code and suggests cutting power for 30 seconds, restoring it, and scheduling service if the code returns.
Further checks
The technician-level sequence starts with the dishwasher unplugged. The circulation pump harness gets inspected; loose wires are reconnected, and a damaged harness is replaced. Wiring that checks out leads to a new circulation pump and motor assembly, and if the fault persists the electronic control board is next.
Related codes
F4E1 and F4E4 carry the same pump motor description. F5E2 concerns the door instead.
Book Kenmore dishwasher service
For a Kenmore dishwasher in Los Angeles that keeps showing F4E2, call (310) 554-8899 and mention the model number. Tell the dispatcher what you tried, and see our dishwasher repair page for the service itself.
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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