Amana · Dishwasher Serious

Clean Light Flashing 1 Time — Amana Dishwasher Clean Light Flashing 1x — Control Module Fault (F1E1)

This is not Control Lock. Amana's Control Lock signals by flashing the light THREE times when a button is pressed. A clean light that flashes once, pauses, then flashes once again on a repeating loop is the display reading out the first half of a two-part flash code — one flash for the 'F' digit and one flash for the 'E' digit, i.e. F1E1, a control module fault.

Keep using it?
Limited use only
DIY difficulty
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How to fix it

  1. If the light flashes three times when you press a button, that's Control Lock, not this fault — press and hold the Control Lock button (often Heated Dry or Hi-Temp) for 3-4 seconds to release it.
  2. If instead the light repeats a one-flash-pause-one-flash pattern with no button presses, that's the F1E1 control module code.
  3. Power-cycle the dishwasher: turn it off at the circuit breaker for about 5 minutes, then restore power.
  4. Start a cycle and watch whether the F1E1 flash pattern returns.
  5. If it returns, the control module has failed — schedule a qualified appliance technician or replace the main control board.

Why it happens

Typical signs: Clean light flashes once, briefly pauses, flashes once again, then repeats the pattern · Buttons unresponsive or cycle won't start · Pattern persists across power cycles

  • Control module (electronic control board) fault The dishwasher is displaying the F1E1 two-part flash code — one flash for F1, one flash for E1 — which Amana's flash-code format uses to report a control module problem.

Parts you may need

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Clean Light Flashing 1 Time code mean on a Amana dishwasher?

This is not Control Lock. Amana's Control Lock signals by flashing the light THREE times when a button is pressed. A clean light that flashes once, pauses, then flashes once again on a repeating loop is the display reading out the first half of a two-part flash code — one flash for the 'F' digit and one flash for the 'E' digit, i.e. F1E1, a control module fault.

What causes the Clean Light Flashing 1 Time code on a Amana dishwasher?

Control module (electronic control board) fault: The dishwasher is displaying the F1E1 two-part flash code — one flash for F1, one flash for E1 — which Amana's flash-code format uses to report a control module problem.

Is it safe to keep using a Amana dishwasher with a Clean Light Flashing 1 Time error?

Limited use only. This is rated a serious-severity fault.

How do I fix Clean Light Flashing 1 Time on a Amana dishwasher?

If the light flashes three times when you press a button, that's Control Lock, not this fault — press and hold the Control Lock button (often Heated Dry or Hi-Temp) for 3-4 seconds to release it. If instead the light repeats a one-flash-pause-one-flash pattern with no button presses, that's the F1E1 control module code. Power-cycle the dishwasher: turn it off at the circuit breaker for about 5 minutes, then restore power.

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.amana.com.