What to check, in order
- Check the drain hose
Behind the unit, for kinks or blockages.
- Clear the filter and pump
At the bottom of the tub. Food residue and broken glass are the usual offenders.
When to call an engineer
If the hose, filter and pump are clear and water still stands in the base.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.
- Drain pumpSearch on Amazon
- Drain hoseSearch on Amazon
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Quick answers
What does the F2 error code mean on a dishwasher?
Water isn't draining out of the machine.
Can I fix F2 on a dishwasher myself?
Easy (about 20 minutes). Start with: check the drain hose; clear the filter and pump. If the hose, filter and pump are clear and water still stands in the base.
Is F2 on a dishwasher worth repairing?
Usually free. Nearly always a blockage, so it costs nothing but time.
About this code
Unbranded and less common appliances don't publish one shared code list, so this page gives the most common meaning across makers. Your manual is the final word, and the model number that finds it is on a label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.
Last reviewed October 2026.