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Whirlpool Dishwasher F6E2 — Water Inlet Valve Electrical Failure

Whirlpool Dishwasher · Error code F6E2

What F6E2 Means

The control detects an open circuit or shorted solenoid on the water inlet valve.

Symptoms

  • F6E2 on display
  • No fill or partial fill
  • Cycle aborts at fill phase

Common Causes

1
Failed inlet valve solenoid coil

Open or shorted coil — resistance should read ~1,400 ohms.

2
Loose wire on inlet valve

Connector at the valve has backed off or corroded.

3
Failed control board triac driving the valve

Less common; rule out the valve first.

How to Fix It

  1. Power off at the breaker and shut off the water supply.
  2. Pull the toe-kick and locate the inlet valve at the bottom-left front of the dishwasher.
  3. Unplug the valve and measure resistance across its terminals — replace if not in the ~1,400 ohm range.
  4. Inspect the wire connectors for corrosion and reseat firmly.
  5. If the valve tests good, replace the control board.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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More Whirlpool Dishwasher Codes

E1 E1 — Fill / Water Supply Problem (legacy code) E4 E4 — Overfill / Water in Drip Tray F1E1 F1E1 — Stuck Relay on Control Board F1E2 F1E2 — Incompatible or Failed Control Board F2 F2 — Water leak detected F3E1 F3E1 — Thermistor/OWI Sensor Open

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: applianceaid.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.