Frigidaire dishwasher has an error code? Frigidaire dishwashers have built in diagnostic systems. If your dishwasher finds, sees, or detects a fault or error in the system, it will show an error or fault code. The error code will display where the usual numbers are on the display screen. When an error code is displayed, your dishwasher is telling you a specific fault. The error code will tell you which parts on your Frigidaire dishwasher to replace or check. You can also Search YouTube for Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes or get advice from your Frigidaire dishwasher owners manual when your Frigidaire Dishwasher Is Displaying An Error Code. NOTE: Before ordering any parts from the ones listed below, check that the parts will fit with your model number Frigidaire dishwasher.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = i10
Error Problem / Condition = A low fill has been detected.
Check / Repair / Solution = Look for a pinched water supply line, or water shutoff is not completely opened.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = i20, i40, iF0
Error Problem / Condition = Clogged filters or a restricted drain line has been detected.
Check / Repair / Solution = Check and clean both filters and sump area and check for a pinched or blocked drain hose. If the drain line is attached to a disposer, check that the knockout plug has been removed.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = i30
Error Problem / Condition = A leak or over flow of water has been detected in the bottom pan.
Check / Repair / Solution = Look for loose connections at the water inlet valve and ensure the unit is properly leveled.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = i50
Error Problem / Condition = A problem has been detected with the drain or wash motor.
Check / Repair / Solution = Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 minutes should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = i60
Error Problem / Condition = A problem has been detected with the water heating system.
Check / Repair / Solution = Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 minutes should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = iC0
Error Problem / Condition = A problem has been detected with the electronic control system.
Check / Repair / Solution = Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 minutes should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = UO
Error Problem / Condition = Vent open
Check / Repair / Solution = While in wash cycle, Main Control Board does not receive signal from vent assembly that vent plunger is closed. Plunger status is sensed with optical sensor in vent assembly. Check wiring between vent assembly and Main Control Board. If wiring correct, replace vent assembly. If error still exist, replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = UF
Error Problem / Condition = Fan not running
Check / Repair / Solution = While in drying cycle, Main Control Board not sensing vent fan motor rotation at correct speed. Check wiring between vent assembly and Main Control Board. If correct, replace vent assembly. If error still exist replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = ER
Error Problem / Condition = Membrane Switch Failure
Check / Repair / Solution = Main Control Board has detected a stuck key or a key pressed for more than one minute. Check connection from keypad to Main Control Board. If correct, replace keypad. If error still exist, replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = CE
Error Problem / Condition = Configuration Error
Check / Repair / Solution = Check wiring connections between keypad and Main Control Board. Check for correct parts installed. Replace parts accordingly.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = CL
Error Problem / Condition = Close Door – Door Switch Open
Check / Repair / Solution = Main Control Board not sensing door closed. Close door. Check door switches. Check wiring between door switches and Main Control Board. If wiring and switches are correct, replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = dP
Error Problem / Condition = Drain Pump
Check / Repair / Solution = Displayed in relay test when drain pump is activated.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = FL
Error Problem / Condition = Water Valve Is Open
Check / Repair / Solution = Displayed in relay test when water valve is activated.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = HO
Error Problem / Condition = Heat Delay
Check / Repair / Solution = The control is delaying cycle to allow water temperature to rise to correct temperature in attempt to assure optimum performance.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = hs
Error Problem / Condition = Hall Sensor
Check / Repair / Solution = The control has sensed an error with hall sensor in motor. Check wiring between motor and Main Control Board. If correct, replace motor. If error still exist, replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = LO
Error Problem / Condition = Low Rinse Aid
Check / Repair / Solution = Rinse aid level is low. Refill rinse aid dispenser.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = PF
Error Problem / Condition = Power Failure
Check / Repair / Solution = A power failure has occurred. More than 10% of power has dropped to the unit. Check house wiring.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = rA
Error Problem / Condition = Rinse Aid
Check / Repair / Solution = The control has sensed a problem with the reed switch in the dispenser. Refill the rinse aid dispenser. If error still exist, check wiring between dispenser and Main Control Board. If not corrected, replace dispenser assembly. If error still exist, replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = RE
Error Problem / Condition = Rinse aid reed switch
Check / Repair / Solution = Rinse aid reed switch in dispenser is closed.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = RF
Error Problem / Condition = Rinse aid
Check / Repair / Solution = Rinse aid reed switch in dispenser is open. Refill rinse aid dispenser. Replace dispenser assembly.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = rt
Error Problem / Condition = Relay / Triac Test
Check / Repair / Solution = Relay test mode has been activated.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = Sd
Error Problem / Condition = Detergent Dispenser
Check / Repair / Solution = Displayed in relay test mode when detergent dispenser is activated.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code = tu
Error Problem / Condition = Turbidity Sensor
Check / Repair / Solution = The Main Control Board has sensed a failure in the turbidity sensor. Check wiring. If wiring correct, replace turbidity sensor. If error still exist replace Main Control Board.
Frigidaire dishwasher error codes list
Frigidaire dishwasher internal parts identification
Water Test Mode
To activate water test mode on your Frigidaire dishwasher, press and hold Start/Cancel and heating option (High-Temp Wash, Sanitize, Air Dry, or No Heat Dry) (depending on model) for 3 seconds. To advance through test(s), press Start/Cancel. If component tested fails, error code will be displayed in digital display.
Frigidaire dishwasher test mode chart
Frigidaire dishwasher parts
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I’m confused about the Power Failure (PF) code. Our dishwasher will not complete the cycle. It gets about halfway through and cuts off showing the PF code. When we open and close it the cycle starts over from the beginning. We checked the breaker box for the breaker the dishwasher is on and it was not tripped but we reset it anyway. That did nothing to solve the problem of the cycle cutting off midway.
We have a less than couple year old Frigidaire dishwasher which has been continuous problem from the beginning. In beginning the wash arm fell on the heater and filled home with really bad plastic burning smell and then the door sounds like horror movie. After a few months, it started throwing PF code every now and then but after pushing start/cancel button it would generally reset and finish the cycle but gradually the PF code became more and more severe and now it’s consistent. One is 20-30 tries wash cycle with go through but rest of the time it will stop abruptly anytime during the cycle. Sometimes as soon as you push the start button and sometimes halfway through the cycle. Today I ran the water/service test and it fails around 40 seconds. All lights go blank and then few seconds later the dreaded flashing PF code returns.
Frigidaire FGHD2465NF1A error code UO
Vent assembly…just wondering what part number to order?
We have a Frigidaire dishwasher for only a year, all of a sudden it won’t work, there’s no power or won’t start, no lights at all, what do we have to do?
We have had numerous service calls on our 1 year 4 month old dishwasher.
Circuit board, pump, sensors, etc have been replaced.
Ran well for 2 weeks, today the dishwasher ran and I got a 30 error.
Cleared the error and now the dishwasher runs endlessly.
This appliance is the worst appliance I have ever owned.
Unfortunately, they have you, every appliance manufacturer make one good piece and the other are junk but you want all your appliances matching.
It was the control panel assembly that has the buttons in my case.
It was definitely pointing to the main logic board as the culprit as far as the symptoms go.
That’s why they say to buy the control panel and main circuit board together because it could be one or the other.
I just simply returned the main board.
It’s been working for over a month now.
What did you find out? Having the same issue…