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Code FCE2 on a built-in JennAir dishwasher commonly relates to communication. Use this page to capture the fault cleanly, try only low-risk checks, and know when to book JennAir Appliance Repair.
Reviewed by Marcus Hale · Last reviewed August 11, 2026
Written by
Marcus Hale Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished August 9, 2026Updated August 11, 2026Technically reviewed August 11, 2026
Reviewed Wording follows cited JennAir service literature; confirm decode on your exact model.
Paraphrased from Whirlpool-family / JennAir Product Help dishwasher F#E# patterns; confirm on your model tech sheet.
Error codeFCE2
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesJennAir built-in dishwasher — confirm your full model and serial
Quick answer
FCE2 — Communication on a JennAir dishwasher (verify for your model).
Model compatibility: JennAir reuses codes across series and model years, so FCE2 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 this code means
Typical reading on JennAir controls: FCE2 is a bus/communication fault between control modules. Reset once; do not open board compartments. Wording and recovery steps differ by JennAir model and control generation — confirm in your use & care guide or Product Help. Guidance from JennAir Appliance Repair is independent repair help, not official JennAir service.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The dishwasher displays FCE2 and controls respond oddly
FCE2 appears at start-up or mid-cycle
Buttons or programs behave inconsistently with FCE2
Why it happens
Possible causes
An internal control or wiring fault
A communication issue between components
A transient electronics glitch
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Confirm stable power at the outlet
Perform a manufacturer-approved restart once
Record the full model number for the technician
Photograph the full code and rating-plate model/serial before any reset
Important safety warning. 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.
Please avoid
What not to attempt
Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Get help
When to call a technician
If FCE2 persists after the safe checks above, contact a qualified appliance technician with your model and serial numbers. This site is independent repair guidance — not official JennAir service.
Seeing this code on your JennAir appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not affiliated with JennAir.
FCE2 is a bus/communication fault between control modules. Reset once; do not open board compartments.
A one-time breaker reset is reasonable after safe checks. Returning FCE2 is a signal to pause homeowner experiments and schedule JennAir Appliance Repair.
Wording and recovery steps differ by JennAir model and control generation — confirm in your use & care guide or Product Help. Guidance from JennAir Appliance Repair is independent repair help, not official JennAir service.
No. JennAir Appliance Repair publishes independent repair guidance for homeowners. For manufacturer documentation use producthelp.jennair.com and your model manual — then book an independent technician if the fault continues.
