Whirlpool Dishwasher Flashing Lights

Identify your flashing light combination and find out what it means before calling an engineer.

🔄 Try this first — Turn the dishwasher off at the mains, leave it for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn it back on and start a new cycle. This clears many temporary faults.

Whirlpool Dishwasher Flashing Light Combinations

LED 6 flashing

F01 — Anti-flooding overflow fault

LED 7 flashing

F02 — Water fill solenoid valve fault

LED 6 and LED 7 flashing

F03 — Drain failure or timeout fault

LED 8 flashing

F04 — Thermostat fault

LED 7 and LED 8 flashing

F06 — Water fill timeout fault

LED 6, LED 7 and LED 8 flashing

F07 — Water turbine fault

LED 6 and LED 9 flashing

F08 — Heating or temperature fault

LED 9 flashing

F09 — Software or control board fault

LED 7 and LED 9 flashing

F10 — Heating element fault

LED 6, LED 7 and LED 9 flashing

F11 — Wash pump fault

LED 8 and LED 9 flashing

F12 — Communication fault

LED 6, LED 8 and LED 9 flashing

F13 — Main control board fault

LED 6, LED 7, LED 8 and LED 9 flashing

F15 — Sensor or system fault

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my dishwasher lights flashing?

Flashing lights indicate the appliance has detected a fault. Match the flashing pattern above to identify the fault code.

Can I reset my Whirlpool dishwasher?

Yes — turn it off at the mains for a few minutes. If the lights continue flashing after restarting, use the guide above to identify the fault.

Do flashing lights always mean a serious fault?

Not always — many issues can be resolved with simple checks before calling a technician.

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