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Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes

9 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Your Frigidaire dishwasher uses 9 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around drainage (1), leak (1), water supply (1). Of these, about 9 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 3 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $420 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

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Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
i20	Drain problem — water not draining	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$95
i30	Leak detected in base	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
i10	Water supply problem — insufficient fill	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$70
PF	Power failure — cycle interrupted	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
i40	Clogged filter or sump — restricted water circulation	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$30
i50	Wash motor / circulation pump and heater assembly fault	⚠ High Severity	hard	$80–$200
i60	Water heating failure — water not reaching target temperature	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$30–$80
iC0	Communication error — touchpad/control not talking to main board	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$0–$230
uo	Vent open error — drying vent failed to close	✓ Low Severity	moderate	$0–$60

⚠️ Serious Errors — Act Quickly

i20

Drain problem — water not draining

The dishwasher couldn't pump out the wash water within the allowed time, so it s…

i30

Leak detected in base

Water has reached the base pan and tripped the anti-flood float switch, so the d…

i50

Wash motor / circulation pump and heater assembly fault

The control board fires i50 when it monitors the circulation (wash) pump motor a…

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