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Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code PF (Loss of Power)

PF just means the dishwasher lost power mid-cycle, it’s not a sign of a broken part.

Risk: Low

Meaning

PF shows up when the dishwasher loses power partway through a cycle, whether from a household outage, a tripped breaker, or the unit getting bumped loose from its outlet. It’s a memory flag, the control board recording that the cycle didn’t finish, not a fault code pointing at any specific part.

The information provided here is a diagnostic aid and does not replace the intervention of a qualified professional.

Possible causes

No cause is certain until it has been checked on the appliance.

Very likely Household power blip or brief outage
Likely Breaker tripped, often from sharing a circuit with another high-draw appliance
Possible Dishwasher accidentally unplugged or its cord bumped loose
Rare Failing outlet or loose wiring at the dishwasher's power connection

Tools needed

Flashlight

First checks

Press START/CANCEL to clear the code and see if the dishwasher resumes normally.
Check the breaker panel for a tripped breaker on the dishwasher's circuit.
Confirm the power cord connection is fully seated if the unit plugs into an outlet rather than being hardwired.
If PF keeps returning without any known household outage, test the outlet with another appliance.

Step-by-step diagnosis

Press START/CANCEL to clear the flag, then start a cycle and see whether it runs through.
Check the breaker panel. A dishwasher sharing a circuit with a microwave or a kettle will trip it under combined load, and the dishwasher gets the blame.
If the unit plugs into an outlet rather than being hardwired, pull it forward and push the plug fully home.
Note whether PF appears at the same point in every cycle. The heating stage draws the most current, so a code that always lands there points at the circuit rather than the board.
Plug a kettle or a lamp into the same outlet and see whether it behaves. A worn outlet loses contact under load while looking perfectly normal.
If there was a storm or a known outage, one PF is just the machine telling you it lost power. Clear it and move on.

What not to do

Assuming a control board failure right away. PF is a memory flag from a power interruption, not a diagnosis of a broken part.
Ignoring a breaker that trips repeatedly. That's an electrical issue separate from the dishwasher and worth checking on its own.

When to stop

PF keeps returning with no household outage and a breaker that holds.
The outlet is warm, scorched, or the plug is discoloured. That is an electrician's job, not a dishwasher repair.

An error code varies by brand

The same code can have a different meaning depending on the brand and model. Always check your appliance's manual before acting.

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When to call a professional

If the simple checks turned up nothing, if the repair involves electricity, gas, or the sealed refrigerant system, or if you have any doubt at all: stop there and hand the appliance over to a qualified technician.