JennAir Dishwasher F9E1 Error Code

About F9E1

JennAir calls F9E1 “Long Drain”: water is not leaving the dishwasher. The entry comes with a real list of things to try, and nearly all of them need no tools.

Five things to look at

• Filter. Take it out and rinse it thoroughly under running water.
• Drain hose. Follow it from the back of the dishwasher to the sink, looking for a kink, a pinch or a clog. It is meant to be routed properly, on the correct side and inside the frame.
• Garbage disposer. If one is attached, it needs to be clear. On a new installation, the knockout plug must have been removed from the disposer inlet. Running the disposer clears out food.
• Air gap. Where there is one, its own manufacturer explains how to remove the cap and clear any blockage.
• Suds. Foam or bubbles mean the dishwasher should be switched off until they disperse.

Power cycle afterward

With the physical checks finished, reset the control by removing power for 30 seconds. Unplug a corded model and plug it back in. For a hard-wired model, switch its breaker off at the home electrical panel for the same 30 seconds and back on. Then resume the cycle.

Where suds come from

Dish soap produces suds and dishwasher detergent does not. Using the wrong kind, or too much, can over-suds the tub, and JennAir warns that suds can push water out, leading to leaks or poor washing. Choose a detergent made for automatic dishwashers.

No change after all that

JennAir gives nothing further. Once the filter, hose, disposer and air gap are clear, a technician is the next logical step. The F9E2 entry carries related drain information.

Related codes

• F9E2 is the drain motor error and shares much of this drain checklist.
• F6E3 deals with excessive suds.

Dishwasher drain repair in Los Angeles

Still seeing F9E1 after the checks? Call (310) 622-9465 and list the items you have already cleared. Our dishwasher repair page describes the work.

Source: JennAir Product Help, Dishwasher error codes and flashing lights