Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes - Appliance Fault Codes

The first thing to try is switching the Dishwasher main power supply off for 60 seconds. This usual only works if the fault was set due to a supply voltage fluctuation from a storm or power outage. It may also work if the problem is intermittent. Unfortunately this might only be a short term solution because if the problem is intermittent and the fault returns, the error code will display again.

If that doesn’t work, the problem triggering the error code will need to be repaired in order to clear the fault code.

Why is my Whirlpool Dishwasher not working?

Some Whirlpool Dishwasher error codes will disable the appliance from operating. The error code will need to be resolved in order for the appliance to function normally again.

What does an F1-E1 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F1-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Control Board Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F1-E1 Control Board Error will set if the control board detects There is a stuck relay on the electronic control board

The most common issues that will cause an F1-E1 Control Board Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The control board is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F1-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F1-E2 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F1-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Control Board Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F1-E2 Control Board Error will set if the control board detects The control board memory is damaged or corrupted.

The most common issues that will cause an F1-E2 Control Board Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The control board is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F1-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F2-E1 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F2-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Button Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F2-E1 Button Error will set if the control board detects One of the buttons is stuck or held for over 30 seconds.

The most common issues that will cause an F2-E1 Button Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The control panel is defective.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F2-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F2-E2 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F2-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Communication Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F2-E2 Communication Error will set if the control board detects Communication error between display board and the main PCB.
Functional error.
Turn off and restart.

The most common issues that will cause an F2-E2 Communication Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

Loose wire connection between the display board and main PCB.
The display board is defective.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F2-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F3-E1 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F3-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F3-E1 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error will set if the control board detects The thermistor or water temperature sensor signal is out of range. The OWI sensor or Optical Water Indicator signal is out of range.

The most common issues that will cause an F3-E1 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) wire harness is defective.
The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F3-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F3-E2 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F3-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F3-E2 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error will set if the control board detects The thermistor or water temperature sensor signal is shorted. The OWI sensor or Optical Water Indicator signal is shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an F3-E2 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) wire harness is defective.
The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F3-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F3-E3 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F3-E3 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F3-E3 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error will set if the control board detects OWI failed to calibrate

The most common issues that will cause an F3-E3 Thermistor or OWI Sensor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) wire harness is defective.
The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) is defective.
The drain hose check valve is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F3-E3 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F4-E1 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F4-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Main Motor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F4-E1 Main Motor Error will set if the control board detects Communication error between the electronic control board and the wash pump motor

The most common issues that will cause an F4-E1 Main Motor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The wash pump is stuck or jammed by a foreign object.
The wash pump is defective.
The main PCB is defective.
The inverter PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F4-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F4-E2 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F4-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Main Motor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F4-E2 Main Motor Error will set if the control board detects Communication error between the electronic control board and the wash pump motor

The most common issues that will cause an F4-E2 Main Motor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The wash pump is stuck or jammed by a foreign object.
The wash pump is defective.
The main PCB is defective.
The inverter PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F4-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does an F5-E1 error code mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F5-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Door Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F5-E1 Door Error will set if the control board detects The door is open.

The most common issues that will cause an F5-E1 Door Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The door is not closed.
The door lock switch is defective.
The wire harness is defective.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F5-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F5-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F5-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Door Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F5-E2 Door Error will set if the control board detects The control detects the door is not opening.

The most common issues that will cause an F5-E2 Door Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The door is not closed.
The door lock switch is defective.
The wire harness is defective.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F5-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E1 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E1 Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) will set if the control board detects No water supply is detected.

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E1 Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The water supply pressure to the dishwasher is too low (lower than 20 PSI).
The water supply valve is defective.
The level sensor or flow meter is defective.
The water supply valve is not connected to the wire harness.
The level sensor or flow meter is not connected to the wire harness
The water supply valve is clogged.
The main PCB defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E2 Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) will set if the control board detects Water inlet valve failure

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E2 Water Supply Error (Not Enough Water) to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The water supply pressure to the dishwasher is too low (lower than 20 PSI).
The water supply valve is defective.
The level sensor or flow meter is defective.
The water supply valve is not connected to the wire harness.
The level sensor or flow meter is not connected to the wire harness
The water supply valve is clogged.
The main PCB defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E3 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E3 fault code, it is indicating a Low Water Level Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E3 Low Water Level Error will set if the control board detects The wash pump is drawing less power than it should be at targeted RPM.

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E3 Low Water Level Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The micro filter is clogged.
The water level is low
There are too many suds in the dishwasher.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E3 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E4 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E4 fault code, it is indicating a Water Level Sensor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E4 Water Level Sensor Error will set if the control board detects The float switch is open.

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E4 Water Level Sensor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The float switch is defective.
Wiring issue between the float switch and the main PCB
The main PCB defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E4 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E6 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E6 fault code, it is indicating a Water Temperature Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E6 Water Temperature Error will set if the control board detects The incoming water is too cold.

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E6 Water Temperature Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The incoming water is below 120 deg F
The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) wire harness is defective.
The OWI water temperature sensor (thermistor) is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E6 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E7 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E7 fault code, it is indicating a Flow Meter Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E7 Flow Meter Error will set if the control board detects

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E7 Flow Meter Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The water supply pressure to the dishwasher is too low (lower than 20 PSI).
The water supply valve is defective.
The level sensor or flow meter is defective.
The water supply valve is not connected to the wire harness.
The level sensor or flow meter is not connected to the wire harness
The water supply valve is clogged.
The main PCB defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E7 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F6-E8 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F6-E8 fault code, it is indicating a Regeneration Valve Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F6-E8 Regeneration Valve Error will set if the control board detects Water softener regeneration valve is not working.

The most common issues that will cause an F6-E8 Regeneration Valve Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The regeneration valve is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F6-E8 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F7-E1 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F7-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Heater Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F7-E1 Heater Error will set if the control board detects The dishwasher water temperature change is less than 4°C 10 minutes after the heater is turned on.

The most common issues that will cause an F7-E1 Heater Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The heater is defective.
The heater relay is defective (Main PCB).
The heater is not connected to the wire harness
The wire harness is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.
There is low or no water in the dishwasher.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F7-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F7-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F7-E2 fault code, it is indicating a High Temperature Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F7-E2 High Temperature Error will set if the control board detects The water temperature is 80°C or higher for more than 3 seconds during operation.

The most common issues that will cause an F7-E2 High Temperature Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The thermistor is defective.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F7-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F8-E1 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F8-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Drain Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F8-E1 Drain Error will set if the control board detects Slow drain.

The most common issues that will cause an F8-E1 Drain Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The drain pump is defective.
The drain pump is clogged.
The drain hose is clogged.
Loose wire connectors.
The Main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F8-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F8-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F8-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Drain Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F8-E2 Drain Error will set if the control board detects The drain pump has an electrical problem.

The most common issues that will cause an F8-E2 Drain Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The drain pump is defective.
The Main PCB is defective.
Loose wire connectors.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F8-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F9-E1 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F9-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Diverter Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F9-E1 Diverter Error will set if the control board detects The electronic control board can’t detect the position of the diverter valve.

The most common issues that will cause an F9-E1 Diverter Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The diverter valve is defective.
The diverter valve position switch is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F9-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does F9-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an F9-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Diverter Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An F9-E2 Diverter Error will set if the control board detects The diverter motor is stuck on.

The most common issues that will cause an F9-E2 Diverter Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The diverter valve is defective.
The diverter valve position switch is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the F9-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does FA-E1 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an FA-E1 fault code, it is indicating a Dispenser Error. has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An FA-E1 Dispenser Error. will set if the control board detects Detergent dispenser failure.

The most common issues that will cause an FA-E1 Dispenser Error. to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The dispenser is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the FA-E1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does FA-E2 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an FA-E2 fault code, it is indicating a Dispenser Error. has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An FA-E2 Dispenser Error. will set if the control board detects Vent wax motor electrical problem

The most common issues that will cause an FA-E2 Dispenser Error. to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The dispenser is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the FA-E2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does FA-E3 mean on a Whirlpool Dishwasher?

If your Whirlpool Dishwasher is displaying an FA-E3 fault code, it is indicating a Fan Motor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An FA-E3 Fan Motor Error will set if the control board detects Blower fan motor speed is less than desired.

The most common issues that will cause an FA-E3 Fan Motor Error to display on a Whirlpool Dishwasher are:

The blower fan motor is defective.
Loose wire connectors.
The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dishwasher main power supply off for 1 minute. If the FA-E3 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

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