Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAE4 / F10E4
ApplianceDishwasher
One fault, two possible readouts: a built-in Whirlpool dishwasher may show FAE4 or F10E4. Either way the potential cause listed is a diverter valve error.
The only listed step: cycle power
Resetting the control can clear a fault, much as restarting a computer would. Keep the dishwasher disconnected from its power source for 30 seconds.
For a plug-in dishwasher, unplug it, wait, and plug it back in.
For a hard-wired dishwasher, turn the breaker off at the home electrical panel, wait, and turn it on again.
Check the display to see whether the code has returned.
A code that is still showing after the reset is not something to fix at home. The diverter valve calls for a technician.
Persistent FAE4 or F10E4 means a technician visit, and Whirlpool dishwasher repair is available across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Call (415) 687-4102 and read out the exact code shown, the model number and what the power reset did.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE4 / F10E4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
FAE4, also shown as F10E4, lists a diverter valve error as the potential cause.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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