Whirlpool Dishwasher F1E1 Error Code
F1E1 names the control module as the potential cause; a 30-second power cycle is the first step.
Model Reference
Whirlpool WDFS5118SS Dishwasher Repair, San Francisco
Standing water, a dead cycle or a flashing light on the WDFS5118SS usually starts at the drain, the fill or the controls.
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Model number
WDFS5118SS
About this model
Model overview
The WDFS5118SS is a Whirlpool dishwasher, listed in our library at 17.6″ in size. In a compact San Francisco kitchen the dishwasher is often squeezed beside a sink with a garbage disposer, and that shared plumbing shapes most of its problems. Our wider Whirlpool dishwasher repair page covers the category in detail.
Drain trouble is the usual starting point
A dishwasher that leaves a pool at the bottom has either failed to pump out or been blocked downstream. The cause might be a clogged filter basket, a stuck drain pump, or a drain hose that sags or is crushed behind the cabinet. If the hose connects to a disposer, a knockout plug left in the disposer inlet during installation can block flow completely. A high loop or air gap exists to stop sink water running back in, so a missing loop can bring dirty water into the tub. Our Whirlpool dishwasher not draining article goes through the checks in order.
Codes you may see
Whirlpool dishwashers use F and E code pairs. The library entries that matter most: F9E1 is a long drain, meaning the dishwasher is not draining; H2O points to the dishwasher not detecting water; and F8E5 is listed as a fill valve stuck open. If a different code appears, write it down and mention it when you book.
Things to try from the front
- Run the sink disposer clear, then check for standing water in the basin.
- Lift out the lower rack and clean the filter area of the tub of food and labels.
- Look for a kink in the accessible length of the drain hose under the sink.
- Check the water supply valve under the sink is open.
- Switch the breaker off and on once as a single controlled reset.
Do not remove the lower kick panel, test circuits or run the unit with water leaking onto the floor. If you smell burning or see sparks, shut off the breaker.
Booking
We confirm the symptom, trace it to the drain, fill or control side, and write the estimate. You approve the work before it starts. If the dishes come out wet instead of the tub holding water, see Whirlpool dishwasher dishes still wet. More models are in the Whirlpool dishwashers guide.
Frequently asked questions
That is the size listed for this model in our library. We do not add other measurements, so check the unit or its documentation for dimensions.
It is better to stop. Standing water points to a drain or blockage, and repeated cycles can bring it to a spill. Book a diagnosis.
Often the drain line lacks a high loop or an air gap, or the disposer connection is blocked. A technician checks the plumbing run as part of the visit.
No. We diagnose, give a written estimate and proceed only when you say yes.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
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Dishwasher Repair in San Francisco
Whirlpool dishwasher repair for San Francisco kitchens: standing water, wet dishes, blinking lights, leaks, filling trouble and display codes, diagnosed before repair.
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Phone
(415) 687-4102
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area, California