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This article was co-authored by Homer Flores and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Homer Flores is an Appliance Repair Specialist and Training Manager at PreFix, a home maintenance company out of Austin, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Homer specializes in home improvement, remodeling, and construction. Homer’s dedication to the PreFix mission of providing hassle-free one-stop-shop service for home care, in addition to their completion of the Capital Factory and Techstars Accelerators, has contributed to their growth of service to over 50 zip codes throughout the greater Austin area. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 364,739 times.
Dishwashers are a valuable part of your kitchen, so it’s important to make sure that they’re always working properly. Whether it’s a power outage or a system failure, there are several reasons that your Frigidaire dishwasher may need to be reset. First, make sure that you understand the error code your machine is displaying. Next, either press the off button on the dishwasher or switch off the circuit breaker to reset the machine.
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1 Know that error codes i50, i60, and iC0 equal a system failure. See if the error code on your dishwasher falls into the “i” family of possible issues. While there are a variety of different Frigidaire error codes starting with a lowercase “i,” codes i50,[1]XResearch source i60, and iC0 all indicate something wrong with your dishwasher’s system overall. If any of these 3 abbreviations pop up, it means that something is wrong with your wash motor, water heating system, or electronic control system, respectively. Resetting the power to the dishwasher usually alleviates these issues.
There are other “i” related errors including i10, i20, i30, i40, and iF0, but all of these pertain to leakage and drainage issues instead of a system failure. These can be fixed by checking the drain hose.
2 Be aware that PF means power failure. Note that something may be wrong with the dishwasher’s power supply if “PF,” or “power failure,” pops up on the screen. This error will appear any time the amount of power feeding the dishwasher drops or cuts out completely. Don’t be alarmed if you see this particular code, as power failures have many causes, such as power outages.[2]XResearch source
Don’t confuse this error with dP or FL, which refer to drain pump and water valve issues, respectively.
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3 Recognize that errors UF, ER, CE, and CL are all related to wiring issues. Make sure you understand what’s wrong with your dishwasher before you go to reset it. Codes like UF, ER, CL, and CE (or Vent Open, Stuck Key, Close Door, and Configuration Error, respectively) mean that something is funky in your wiring system. Before you consult an electrician, see if resetting your machine does the trick.[3]XResearch source
Don’t try to fix your dishwasher’s wiring unless you’re positive that you know what you’re doing. If you need help at any time, feel free to call Frigidaire’s USA number at 1-800-374-4432, or their Canadian number at 1-800-265-8352.
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1 Hold down the cancel button for at least 3 seconds. Find the cancel button on the far-right side of the control panel. To reset the dishwasher, hold this button down for 3 seconds or until the light display disappears or changes. This is the quickest way to shut off your dishwasher without disconnecting the power.[4]XResearch source
Lingering lights don’t necessarily equal a mechanical issue within your dishwasher. If you’ve just washed a load of dishes, the green “clean” indicator light will stay on even after you open the door.
2 Wait 5 minutes before turning the dishwasher back on. Keep the dishwasher off for several minutes before pressing the “start” button for 1-2 seconds. On most models, the “start” button is located on the upper half of the “cancel” button. If the reset process is successful, then the error code will no longer be visible.[5]XResearch source
The start button can also be located on the right side of the control panel.
3 Switch off the circuit breaker if turning the dishwasher off doesn’t work. Find the circuit breaker that powers your Frigidaire dishwasher and turn it off for 5 minutes. Disconnecting the power gives the dishwasher a few moments to recalibrate, and can be more effective than simply turning the machine on and off.[6]XResearch source
Check your home’s schematics if you aren’t sure where the circuit breaker is.
4 Return power to the dishwasher after 5 minutes. Switch the circuit breaker back on and check the display on your dishwasher. If the screen doesn’t display any error codes, try running a test load with a few plastic or non-valuable dishes on a rinse only cycle. If everything runs correctly, you can use your Frigidaire dishwasher as normal![7]XResearch source
Call customer service or a repair service if neither of these methods work.
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Question How can I know what method works for my model? Homer Flores Appliance Repair Specialist Homer Flores is an Appliance Repair Specialist and Training Manager at PreFix, a home maintenance company out of Austin, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Homer specializes in home improvement, remodeling, and construction. Homer’s dedication to the PreFix mission of providing hassle-free one-stop-shop service for home care, in addition to their completion of the Capital Factory and Techstars Accelerators, has contributed to their growth of service to over 50 zip codes throughout the greater Austin area. Homer Flores Appliance Repair Specialist Expert Answer The best way to determine this is to locate the technical spec sheet located behind the toe kick plate and follow the specific steps from the manufacturer. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 17 Helpful 16
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1 Know that error codes i50, i60, and iC0 equal a system failure. See if the error code on your dishwasher falls into the “i” family of possible issues. While there are a variety of different Frigidaire error codes starting with a lowercase “i,” codes i50,[1] i60, and iC0 all indicate something wrong with your dishwasher’s system overall. If any of these 3 abbreviations pop up, it means that something is wrong with your wash motor, water heating system, or electronic control system, respectively. Resetting the power to the dishwasher usually alleviates these issues. 
2 Be aware that PF means power failure. Note that something may be wrong with the dishwasher’s power supply if “PF,” or “power failure,” pops up on the screen. This error will appear any time the amount of power feeding the dishwasher drops or cuts out completely. Don’t be alarmed if you see this particular code, as power failures have many causes, such as power outages.[2] 
3 Recognize that errors UF, ER, CE, and CL are all related to wiring issues. Make sure you understand what’s wrong with your dishwasher before you go to reset it. Codes like UF, ER, CL, and CE (or Vent Open, Stuck Key, Close Door, and Configuration Error, respectively) mean that something is funky in your wiring system. Before you consult an electrician, see if resetting your machine does the trick.[3] 
1 Hold down the cancel button for at least 3 seconds. Find the cancel button on the far-right side of the control panel. To reset the dishwasher, hold this button down for 3 seconds or until the light display disappears or changes. This is the quickest way to shut off your dishwasher without disconnecting the power.[4] 
2 Wait 5 minutes before turning the dishwasher back on. Keep the dishwasher off for several minutes before pressing the “start” button for 1-2 seconds. On most models, the “start” button is located on the upper half of the “cancel” button. If the reset process is successful, then the error code will no longer be visible.[5] 
3 Switch off the circuit breaker if turning the dishwasher off doesn’t work. Find the circuit breaker that powers your Frigidaire dishwasher and turn it off for 5 minutes. Disconnecting the power gives the dishwasher a few moments to recalibrate, and can be more effective than simply turning the machine on and off.[6] 
4 Return power to the dishwasher after 5 minutes. Switch the circuit breaker back on and check the display on your dishwasher. If the screen doesn’t display any error codes, try running a test load with a few plastic or non-valuable dishes on a rinse only cycle. If everything runs correctly, you can use your Frigidaire dishwasher as normal![7] 
Homer Flores Appliance Repair Specialist Homer Flores is an Appliance Repair Specialist and Training Manager at PreFix, a home maintenance company out of Austin, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Homer specializes in home improvement, remodeling, and construction. Homer’s dedication to the PreFix mission of providing hassle-free one-stop-shop service for home care, in addition to their completion of the Capital Factory and Techstars Accelerators, has contributed to their growth of service to over 50 zip codes throughout the greater Austin area. 