Frigidaire Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CE
Dishwasher displays CE and may stop mid-cycle; often related to motor current issues.
Motor Overcurrent / Current Error
CL
Dishwasher displays CL and will not start a cycle; controls may appear locked.
Control Lock / Child Lock Activated
dP
Dishwasher displays dP during a diagnostic or drain pump test; may not be an error in normal operation.
Drain Pump Test / Diagnostic Mode Indication
ER
Dishwasher displays ER and may beep continuously; buttons may not respond correctly.
Keypad / User Interface Error
FL
Dishwasher displays FL and may not start; often related to water fill issues.
Fill Level / Float Switch Fault
HO
Dishwasher displays HO and cycle time is extended; unit may pause waiting for hot water.
Water Temperature Too Low / Heating Delay
i10
Dishwasher stops early or will not start a cycle and displays i10; may beep repeatedly shortly after filling begins.
Water Inlet Time-Out / Low Fill Fault
i20
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle or will not start and displays i20; water may remain in the bottom of the tub.
Drain System Restriction / High Drain Pressure Fault
i30
Dishwasher displays i30 and may continuously run the drain pump even with the door open; possible water under the unit.
Leak Detection / Overflow Pan Float Activated
i40
Dishwasher displays i40 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes associated with i20 or i30 history codes.
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Sensor Fault
i50
Dishwasher displays i50 and may not circulate water; unit may fill and then sit quietly or only drain.
Wash Motor / Triac Failure
i60
Dishwasher displays i60; water may not heat, or cycle times are unusually long and dishes are not drying.
Water Heating System Fault
iC0
Dishwasher displays iC0 or IC0 and may not start or respond correctly to button presses.
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault
LE
Dishwasher displays LE; may be associated with leak or motor issues depending on model.
Leak Error or Motor Error (Model-Dependent)
LO
Dishwasher displays LO and may not start; indicates low rinse aid on some models.
Low Rinse Aid Indicator
PF
Dishwasher displays PF and may stop mid-cycle; usually after a power interruption.
Power Failure Detected
rA
Dishwasher displays rA (lowercase r, uppercase A) and may not recognize rinse aid level correctly.
Rinse Aid Level Detection Error
RA
Dishwasher displays RA; rinse aid indicator may not function correctly.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Sensor Fault
tU
Dishwasher displays tU during diagnostics; may indicate turbidity sensor test.
Turbidity Sensor Test / Soil Sensor Fault
UF
Dishwasher displays UF and drying performance is poor; fan may be noisy or not running.
Vent Fan Speed / Feedback Fault
UO
Dishwasher displays UO and may pause or not start the wash cycle; fan may not run during drying.
Vent Fan / Vent Assembly Open or Not Operating
Symptom
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser cup after the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even with heated dry selected.
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
No Drain / Poor Drainage
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
Door Spring / Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during a cycle.
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a high-pitched squeal or whine during operation.
Pump or Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
No Wash / Circulation Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears at the sides or back of the unit.
Underbody Leak / Component Seal Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front door area onto the floor during a cycle.
Door Seal / Overfill Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain cycles.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or UI Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or never seems to complete the cycle.
Extended Cycle Time / Control Logic Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
Intermittent Control or Thermal Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on the interior racks or tub components.
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion
Symptom
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Water remains in the bottom of the tub between cycles, slowly seeping back after draining.
Backflow from Sink / Check Valve Failure
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Scaling / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE |
Dishwasher displays CE and may stop mid-cycle; often related to motor current issues.
|
Motor Overcurrent / Current Error | View Details |
| CL |
Dishwasher displays CL and will not start a cycle; controls may appear locked.
|
Control Lock / Child Lock Activated | View Details |
| dP |
Dishwasher displays dP during a diagnostic or drain pump test; may not be an error in normal operation.
|
Drain Pump Test / Diagnostic Mode Indication | View Details |
| ER |
Dishwasher displays ER and may beep continuously; buttons may not respond correctly.
|
Keypad / User Interface Error | View Details |
| FL |
Dishwasher displays FL and may not start; often related to water fill issues.
|
Fill Level / Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| HO |
Dishwasher displays HO and cycle time is extended; unit may pause waiting for hot water.
|
Water Temperature Too Low / Heating Delay | View Details |
| i10 |
Dishwasher stops early or will not start a cycle and displays i10; may beep repeatedly shortly after filling begins.
|
Water Inlet Time-Out / Low Fill Fault | View Details |
| i20 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle or will not start and displays i20; water may remain in the bottom of the tub.
|
Drain System Restriction / High Drain Pressure Fault | View Details |
| i30 |
Dishwasher displays i30 and may continuously run the drain pump even with the door open; possible water under the unit.
|
Leak Detection / Overflow Pan Float Activated | View Details |
| i40 |
Dishwasher displays i40 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes associated with i20 or i30 history codes.
|
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| i50 |
Dishwasher displays i50 and may not circulate water; unit may fill and then sit quietly or only drain.
|
Wash Motor / Triac Failure | View Details |
| i60 |
Dishwasher displays i60; water may not heat, or cycle times are unusually long and dishes are not drying.
|
Water Heating System Fault | View Details |
| iC0 |
Dishwasher displays iC0 or IC0 and may not start or respond correctly to button presses.
|
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault | View Details |
| LE |
Dishwasher displays LE; may be associated with leak or motor issues depending on model.
|
Leak Error or Motor Error (Model-Dependent) | View Details |
| LO |
Dishwasher displays LO and may not start; indicates low rinse aid on some models.
|
Low Rinse Aid Indicator | View Details |
| PF |
Dishwasher displays PF and may stop mid-cycle; usually after a power interruption.
|
Power Failure Detected | View Details |
| rA |
Dishwasher displays rA (lowercase r, uppercase A) and may not recognize rinse aid level correctly.
|
Rinse Aid Level Detection Error | View Details |
| RA |
Dishwasher displays RA; rinse aid indicator may not function correctly.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Sensor Fault | View Details |
| tU |
Dishwasher displays tU during diagnostics; may indicate turbidity sensor test.
|
Turbidity Sensor Test / Soil Sensor Fault | View Details |
| UF |
Dishwasher displays UF and drying performance is poor; fan may be noisy or not running.
|
Vent Fan Speed / Feedback Fault | View Details |
| UO |
Dishwasher displays UO and may pause or not start the wash cycle; fan may not run during drying.
|
Vent Fan / Vent Assembly Open or Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser cup after the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even with heated dry selected.
|
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
|
No Drain / Poor Drainage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
|
Door Spring / Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during a cycle.
|
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a high-pitched squeal or whine during operation.
|
Pump or Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
|
No Wash / Circulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears at the sides or back of the unit.
|
Underbody Leak / Component Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front door area onto the floor during a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Overfill Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain cycles.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or UI Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or never seems to complete the cycle.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Control Logic Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
|
Intermittent Control or Thermal Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on the interior racks or tub components.
|
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the bottom of the tub between cycles, slowly seeping back after draining.
|
Backflow from Sink / Check Valve Failure | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Scaling / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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