Error code · Dishwasher

Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-2: Circulation Pump Problem

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F-2
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Dacor
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F-2 means

F-2 on Dacor EDW and IDW 24-inch dishwashers from the older WPS platform refers to the circulation pump, the pump that sends water through the spray arms during wash. When the control does not get the expected result from it, the cycle stops and the display shows F-2. Dishes may come out dirty, or the machine may stop partway through. Dishwashers this age are common in kitchens we visit, and we repair them without pushing replacement.

Common causes of F-2

Circulation pump motor not turning
Debris jamming the pump
Wiring to the pump loose
The control that powers the pump

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and look at the lower rack. Make sure nothing is blocking the spray arm from turning. 2. Close the door and restart the dishwasher. 3. If F-2 returns, stop using it and schedule service. 4. Please do not reach into the sump or remove panels.

! Why to stop there

Whether the pump spins freely or is jammed
Whether the motor, its wiring or the control is the problem
Which parts are still available, confirmed before we repair

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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F-2F-2 questions

What does the circulation pump do?

It moves water from the sump up to the spray arms to wash the dishes. F-2 means the control cannot confirm that it is working.

Can I run another cycle after F-2?

One restart is fine, but if the code returns the pump likely needs testing. Repeated cycles will not clean dishes if water is not circulating.

Is it worth repairing an older dishwasher with F-2?

Often it is, since pump repairs are routine for us. We tell you plainly if the cost makes replacement the better choice, and the price is written before work.

Book a visit

Still seeing F-2?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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