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Whirlpool Dishwasher F8E4: What It Means and How to Fix It
Seeing F8E4 on your Whirlpool dishwasher? Here is what Whirlpool says it means, the steps to take right away, and when to call a technician.
What Does Whirlpool Dishwasher F8E4 Mean?
Whirlpool says F8E4 means water has been detected in the drip tray under the dishwasher, which usually means a leak. If your dishwasher was professionally installed, Whirlpool says to turn off the water supply, press Cancel once, keep the door closed and leave the power on so the drain sequence can run. Source: Whirlpool F8E4 support page (opens in a new tab).
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Common Signs With F8E4
You may notice one or more of these along with the code.
What Causes Whirlpool Dishwasher F8E4?
These are the causes Whirlpool lists and the parts a technician checks.
What to Do About Whirlpool F8E4
Do these steps first. Switch off the breaker instead of leaving the power on only if water is reaching an outlet or wiring.
Stop the water
Turn off the water supply under the sink, press Cancel once and keep the door closed so the drain sequence can run.
Check for suds
If you see suds, the wrong detergent was likely used. Whirlpool says to use only automatic dishwasher detergent; dish soap and hand soap cause over-sudsing.
Clear the code
After the water is cleared, press Cancel to silence the alarm and again to clear it. A technician should check the connection and drip tray before the next load.
When to Call a Technician
Schedule a repair if:
- F8E4 returns after clearing
- You see water on the floor
- The supply connection is wet
- The pump runs nonstop
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Whirlpool Dishwasher F8E4 FAQs
Whirlpool says F8E4 means water was detected in the drip tray, which usually points to a leak. Turn off the water supply, press Cancel once and keep the door closed while it drains.
When the dishwasher senses water in the drip tray, it runs a drain sequence to pump the water out. Whirlpool says not to turn off the power and to keep the door closed so that can finish, unless water is near an outlet or wiring.
Not until the cause is found. Running it again with a loose connection or failing valve can soak cabinets and floors.
Yes. Suds from dish soap or hand soap can leak out of the tub into the drip tray. Whirlpool’s F6E3 steps for excess suds include scooping out suds and running a cycle without detergent.
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