What to check first
Use should be limited to documented owner-level checks or retry steps, not normal operation as a workaround.
Basic checks
- If a power interruption is known, wait until household power is stable. Keep the dishwasher off and seek qualified help for a tripping breaker, burning smell, wet connection or damage; do not test live wiring.
- When conditions are safe and the exact model has the documented START/CANCEL control, press it to clear PF. The manufacturer permits selecting a new cycle after the message is cancelled.
Applicability
Broad appliance guidance · Frigidaire dishwashers
Frigidaire presents PF for dishwashers generally; confirm the exact model guide because power connections and START/CANCEL behavior can vary.
Reset or retry steps
- Frigidaire specifies START/CANCEL for PF, after which a new cycle can be started. No unplugging interval or breaker-reset sequence is specified for PF.
- FaultCodeLab limits the owner path to one attempt under safe conditions. Stop and contact service if PF returns without a known new power interruption.
When to call a technician
- Call service if PF repeats without a known household power interruption.
- Consult a qualified electrician if the breaker trips again, lights dim, or heat, discoloration, or an electrical odor appears near the supply.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not use other cycles as a workaround unless the manual allows it.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Household power outage during a dishwasher cycle
- Brief interruption at the dishwasher power supply
FAQ
What does Frigidaire Dishwasher code PF usually mean?
Frigidaire documents PF as a dishwasher loss-of-power message. Model context matters: Frigidaire documents PF as a power-loss display for dishwashers; the supported START/CANCEL control can vary by model.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code PF?
Limit use to the owner-level checks described here and in the model manual. Stop using the appliance if the code returns, the appliance behaves abnormally, or a safety warning applies. Avoid repeatedly resetting a tripping breaker or inspecting live dishwasher wiring.
When should I call a technician for Frigidaire PF?
Call service if PF repeats without a known household power interruption. A qualified technician may check the listed symptoms and source guidance against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.