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.
Brand: Frigidaire
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.
Meaning
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
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.
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.
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 didn’t solve it, if the fix involves electrical wiring, gas, or the refrigerant circuit, or if you have any doubt at all: stop there and hand the appliance to a qualified repair professional.