Dishwasher shows F6E1 and does not fill with water; may time out and drain.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power and water supply before disconnecting hoses.
- Verify water supply: Confirm the shutoff valve under the sink is open and that water flows from that line when disconnected.
- Inspect inlet screen: Remove the supply line from the dishwasher inlet valve and clean the screen filter.
- Check for kinks: Ensure the supply hose is not kinked or crushed behind the dishwasher.
- Test inlet valve: With power off, measure resistance across the valve coil. An open coil indicates a failed valve.
Repair action: Restore water supply and clean the screen. If the valve coil is open or the valve does not open when energized, replace the water inlet valve. If equipped with a separate flow meter and the valve is good, the flow meter may need replacement.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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