The short answer
The brand lists the potential cause of F7E2 as a wash motor error: the motor that drives the circulation pump and pushes water through the spray arms did not run as the control expected. Debris in the sump is the one owner check; if the motor hums without washing, or the code returns after the filter and sump are clear, it needs a technician.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F7E2 | Potential Cause: Wash Motor Error |
What the dishwasher does with the code showing
- A hum but no sound of water spraying — The motor is powered but the impeller is not turning.
- No wash sound at all after the fill — The motor is not starting.
- The cycle stops early with the code — The control halts when circulation does not start.
- NEAR MISS: water stays in the bottom after the cycle — Standing water at the end points at draining, which is a different reading.
Likely causes, in order
- Impeller jammed by debris — The most common cause when the motor hums: glass, bone, fruit pits or a lost item lodge in the pump and stop it turning.
- Wash motor failed — Second: worn bearings or failed windings stop the motor, often with a burnt smell or a long hum before it quits.
- Motor wiring or connector — Third: the connector under the tub loosens or corrodes and the motor never gets power.
- Control board — Least likely: the control fails to drive the motor, considered only after the motor and its wiring test good.
Where to start, and what comes next
- Clean the filter and look into the sump — With gloves on, debris near the opening is the first thing to clear.
- Listen when the wash should start — A hum points at a jam or a seized motor; silence points at power or the control.
- Reset the dishwasher — Breaker off or unplug for a minute, then try again.
- Note any smell — A burnt smell from below means leaving the dishwasher off.
What you can safely do
- Clean the filter — Lift out the filter, rinse it under the tap and refit it until it locks.
Tools: soft brushAbout 10 min
- Clear the sump — Wearing gloves, remove any glass, bones or pits from the sump opening.
Tools: work gloves, flashlightAbout 5 min
- Reset — Switch off the breaker or unplug the dishwasher for a minute, then restore power.
About 2 min
- STOP before removing the pump cover — The impeller housing has sharp edges and sits on wiring; opening it is technician work.
Power off before any panel
Safety
Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before removing any panel. A capacitor can hold a charge after the power is off. Close the water supply valve, usually under the sink, before touching hoses or the inlet valve.
The point to call
Call when the motor hums without washing after the sump is clear, when there is no wash sound at all, or when the code returns. Freeing a jammed impeller inside the pump or replacing the motor means working under the tub with the power and water off.
Neighbouring codes
Scope of this reading
The reading above covers Amana dishwashers with an electronic control that reports codes in this form. It does not cover Amana dishwashers with dial-only controls, which flash lights rather than codes, or sister brands on the same platform, whose lists can read differently. A model-specific page for F7E2, where one exists, is the more specific answer; none exists yet, so check the use-and-care guide for your exact model before ordering any part.
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