What the F family is
Does Not Clean or Dry is what brings most F dishwashers in, with will not drain behind it. The spine for the F family records 4 model codes built on a common stem — a short run rather than a long one, which is why a single ordering covers all of them. Each class routes to its own page rather than being diagnosed here.
Problems on these models, and where each is covered
- Does Not Clean or Dry — If the machine has reservoirs for them, yes. See its page. — Link: aeg-aeg-dishwasher-f-dishwasher-cleaning-performance-2
- Will Not Drain — Because its hoses and connections are behind joinery. See its page. — Link: aeg-aeg-dishwasher-f-dishwasher-drainage-failure-2
- Will Not Start or No Power — Yes. See its page. — Link: aeg-aeg-dishwasher-f-dishwasher-wont-start-2
- Water Leak — Many European machines detect water in a base tray and shut down deliberately rather than letting it reach the joinery. See its page. — Link: aeg-aeg-dishwasher-f-dishwasher-water-leak-2
The problem classes in order on this family
- Does Not Clean or Dry — First on this family.
- Will Not Drain — Second.
- Will Not Start or No Power — Third.
- Water Leak — Fourth.
- Body: No denominator backs this ordering: the F fact bundle carries no component shares. AEG machines are built to a European pattern — a tight water and energy budget, a long low-temperature programme, and very often a built-in installation behind a furniture door — so consumables and installation come first in this ranking and electrical faults come last.
Models covered by the F family
Reference| Model number | Family key |
|---|---|
| F8242FI | aeg:dishwasher:f |
| F8242FI-18 | aeg:dishwasher:f |
| F8642FI | aeg:dishwasher:f |
| F8642SS | aeg:dishwasher:f |
Position of each problem class — Position only. The F fact bundle carries no sampled shares, so no percentage can be printed.
General guidance| Problem class | Position | Owner-fixable at the first checks |
|---|---|---|
| Does Not Clean or Dry | first | yes |
| Will Not Drain | second | yes |
| Will Not Start or No Power | third | yes |
| Water Leak | fourth | partly |
Before you open anything
Safety
Power off at the breaker and water off at the valve, in that order, before anything comes apart — the capacitor stays charged after the switch and the sump stays full after the cycle. Put a towel down, wear gloves, and do not reach blind into a sump where a glass has broken.
Which of these are owner-fixable on these models
On the F models the owner half of each problem is the part done from outside the cabinet. The service half starts at the first panel screw, and at anything that needs a meter on live terminals.
Other families of this brand and appliance
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