On the covered Amana dishwasher, F7 E2 means a wash motor error; on the older tables, a heating element that will not shut off First, run a cycle and listen for circulation after the fill. Then: cycle power; arrange wash-motor service if the code returns, or replace the control board on an older unit that heats without stopping.
Differential
Likely causes of “Amana dishwasher code F7 E2”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The wash motor is not turning as the control expects
What separates it You hear no circulation after the fill, or the motor hums
How to confirm Listen for water moving in the tub a minute into the cycle
- 2
A wash motor that has seized
What separates it The motor hums and does nothing
How to confirm With the power off, a technician checks that the impeller turns
- 3
A jammed pump or impeller
What separates it The machine runs but the water barely moves
How to confirm Look for glass or a bone in the sump
- 4
Loose motor wiring
What separates it The code comes after the machine was moved or repaired
How to confirm Check the plug at the motor
- 5
A control board fault
What separates it Motor and wiring are fine
How to confirm The board is replaced last
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- That the code is F7 E2
- Whether you can hear or feel water circulating
- Whether anything was dropped into the sump
- The model number
Try in this order
0 of 9 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleRun a cycle and listen for circulation after the fill.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleCycle power; arrange wash-motor service if the code returns, or replace the control board on an older unit that heats without stopping. A power reset is the whole of what Amana publishes for this code: remove power for 30 seconds, restore it, and watch whether the code returns.
Run a cycle and listen
ReversibleAfter the fill the pump should start and the water should be heard circulating.
Check the filter and the sump
ReversibleWith the power off, remove the filter and look for broken glass, a label or a bone.
Turn the spray arms by hand
ReversibleThey should spin freely without catching.
Reset the breaker
ReversibleSwitch it off for a minute, then on, and run a short cycle.
Note the timing
ReversibleA code at the start of the wash points at the motor; a code at the end points at the drain.
Book service
ReversibleA technician tests the wash motor and its wiring before replacing the board.
Listen a minute into the cycle
ReversibleA healthy wash motor makes a steady rush as water is thrown around the tub once the fill ends. A hum with no water movement means the motor is trying but the impeller is jammed, and silence means no power is reaching the motor.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- The code on this page
- F7 E2, a wash motor error on current tables.
- Parts involved
- The wash motor, the impeller, the sump and the control board.
- Older tables
- The same code once meant a heating element that would not shut off.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If F7 E2 returns after a power reset, book Amana service with the model number
- !Do not reach into the sump while the dishwasher is plugged in
- !A motor that smells hot should be left off until it is checked
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does F7 E2 mean on a Amana dishwasher?+
a wash motor error; on the older tables, a heating element that will not shut off
Can I fix a seized wash motor?+
Clearing a jam from the sump is a home job; replacing the motor is not.
Why does the dishwasher hum and not wash?+
The motor is trying to turn against a jam or is failing.
Is F7 E2 serious?+
It stops proper washing, but it is a repair, not a danger.
Does the age of the dishwasher matter?+
On an older machine a worn motor is more likely, and the cost of repair against replacement is worth weighing.
Can a jammed impeller cause F7 E2?+
Yes. A broken piece of glass or a bone caught under the impeller can lock it, and the motor then trips the control's check.
Why does an older Amana unit mention a heating element?+
On the older tables the same code is listed for a heating element that does not shut off, so the age of the dishwasher decides which check applies.