Any make · 2 kinds of appliance
F2 error code
Which appliance is showing it?
F2 on an oven is a safety cut-out; on a dishwasher it's usually just a blockage.
What F2 means on each appliance
The short version for each one, and the first things to check. The full guide has every step.
On an oven: overheating
The oven detected too high a temperature and cut out to protect itself.
Check first: Turn it off and let it cool; don't use it yet.
On a dishwasher: not draining
Water isn't draining out of the machine.
Check first: Check the drain hose; clear the filter and pump.
On a brand-name appliance?
Big brands use their own codes for the same faults. If your appliance is one of these, its own page is more precise.
- Frigidaire washing machines use F2 for their own code: F2 too many suds.
- Ideal boilers use F2 for their own code: F2 flame loss (went out or won't light).
- Dishwasher: Samsung 5C LG OE Bosch E24 GE C1 Frigidaire i20
Questions people ask
What does the F2 error code mean?
It depends on the appliance showing it: on an oven, overheating; on a dishwasher, not draining. Each appliance's page has the checks in order.
Can I fix an F2 error myself?
Often, yes. How hard it is depends on the appliance (oven: engineer only, deal with it now; dishwasher: easy, usually free). Each appliance's page lists the free checks to try before you pay for a repair.
Is F2 the same on every brand?
No. Many makes use F2 like this, but big brands such as Samsung, LG and Bosch use their own codes for the same faults, and some use F2 for something else. If your appliance has a brand name on it, look the code up on that brand's page.
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