Bertazzoni Professional Dishwasher Code F2: Cannot discharge water

What F2 means

On Bertazzoni Heritage, Professional and Master dishwashers like the DW24T2IXB, DW24S3IPV or DW18S2IPV, F2 means the dishwasher is unable to discharge water. The drain hose and filters may be clogged. Cancel the program, and if the code continues, contact service. You will find standing water in the tub and the cycle will stop partway. The dishes inside stay wet and dirty, and the machine will not start a new wash until the water is out.

Common causes of F2

Clogged filters at the bottom of the tub
Drain hose kinked, crushed or blocked
Sink drain or garbage disposal knockout plug not cleared
Drain pump not moving water out

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel to end the program. 2. Open the door and let it sit a few minutes. 3. Remove the lower rack and lift out the filters. Rinse them under the tap. 4. Check the drain hose behind the dishwasher for a kink. 5. Run a short cycle. If F2 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

Standing water carries food and grease that can smell and spread when the door is opened carelessly.
A clog and a bad drain pump look the same from the outside, so the right test saves repeat visits.
Pulling the dishwasher out to reach the hose means working beside water and wiring.
Our written price comes before the work, and the repair has a 30-day warranty.

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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F2F2 questions

What is the recommended response to F2?

Cancel the program, check that the drain hose and filters are not clogged, and contact service if F2 keeps appearing. Those steps are simple and safe for an owner.

Why is there water in the tub with F2?

The dishwasher tried to pump water out and could not. The wash water is left in the bottom of the tub until the blockage or the pump problem is solved.

Should I use a drain cleaner?

We would not. Chemical cleaner can harm seals and plastic parts. Rinse the filters and check the hose instead, then call us if F2 stays.