Electrolux Dishwasher PF Error Code: Causes & Fix

What is the Electrolux Dishwasher PF error?#

PF on an Electrolux dishwasher simply means a power failure interrupted the cycle — the supply dropped out and the machine flags it when power returns. A one-time PF after a storm is harmless, and the first thing to try is pressing Start/Resume once, which clears a genuine single outage with no further action.

PF on a Electrolux Dishwasher: likely causes and repair cost#

On a Electrolux Dishwasher, the PF code signals: power failure.

Typical professional repair: up to $90 · Difficulty: easy · often owner-fixable

Symptoms that often accompany PF: Cycle resets unexpectedly partway through; Clock and settings reset to default; Unit beeps when power returns; Remaining cycle time is lost and must be restarted

Technician diagnostic sequence for PF:

1. Press Start/Resume once — a genuine one-time outage clears with no further action
2. Check the dedicated dishwasher breaker and confirm it is not sharing a circuit with the disposal or microwave
3. Open the junction box under the unit and inspect the wire nuts for loose or heat-discolored connections
4. Reseat the main power connector at the control board and look for browned or arced terminals

Parts a technician may check or replace: Power cord assembly; Main control board

Field note: A one-time PF after a storm is harmless, but PF at the end of every cycle points to an intermittent supply fault — check the GFCI outlet, the shared breaker, and the board power relay, which can chatter as its contacts wear and reset the control mid-wash.

How to troubleshoot the PF error yourself#

PF is the most owner-friendly code on the machine, so work the supply from simple to less simple. First press Start/Resume once: a genuine one-off outage clears immediately and the dishwasher carries on, and that is the end of it. If PF returns at the end of every cycle, though, you have an intermittent supply fault rather than a one-time blip, and a few checks narrow it down. Confirm the dishwasher is on its own dedicated breaker and not sharing a circuit with the disposal or microwave, which can dip the voltage enough to reset the control. Check any GFCI outlet feeding the unit, since a marginal GFCI trips under load. Beyond that, opening the junction box under the machine to inspect the wire nuts for loose or heat-discolored connections, or reseating the main power connector at the control board, is a technician task because it involves the incoming line voltage. So clear a single PF yourself, sort out a shared breaker or a weak GFCI, and if the connections or the board power relay are suspect, hand it to a professional rather than working in the junction box.

Is the Electrolux Dishwasher PF error worth fixing?#

PF is the easiest yes on the machine because it is usually free. A single power failure needs nothing but a press of Start, and even a recurring PF is often cured at no cost by moving the dishwasher onto its own breaker or replacing a tired GFCI outlet. Only when the fault is a loose junction-box connection or a failing board power relay does a repair apply, and it tops out at just $90. That is negligible against a new dishwasher, and a power-interruption code says nothing about the wash system, so there is never a reason to replace the appliance over PF.

Electrolux Dishwasher PF: frequently asked questions#

What does PF mean on an Electrolux dishwasher?#

It is a power-failure flag: the electrical supply was interrupted mid-cycle and the machine reports it when power returns. A single occurrence after an outage is normal.

Is it safe to keep using a dishwasher showing PF?#

Yes — PF is informational. Press Start/Resume to continue. Only a PF that returns every cycle signals an intermittent supply fault worth investigating.

Can I clear PF myself?#

Usually, yes. Pressing Start/Resume clears a one-time outage. For a recurring PF, moving the unit to its own breaker or replacing a weak GFCI often fixes it at no cost.

How much does it cost to repair PF?#

Often nothing. If a loose junction-box connection or a failing board power relay is at fault, a professional repair runs up to $90.

Why does PF appear at the end of every cycle?#

A recurring PF points to an intermittent supply — a shared breaker, a marginal GFCI, or a board power relay whose contacts chatter as they wear and briefly reset the control.

Is an Electrolux dishwasher with PF worth repairing?#

Yes — it is usually free to clear and at most a $90 fix, with no bearing on the wash system, so repair is always the right call over replacement.