Frigidaire Dishwasher i60 Code: Causes & Fix

What is the Frigidaire Dishwasher i60 error?#

i60 means your Frigidaire dishwasher is not heating its water — a water-heating failure. You will notice it as dishes that come out cold to the touch and poorly dried, and glasses that never quite clear up. The heat is handled by an element and a couple of sensors under the tub floor, and when one of them quits, i60 is the result. There is very little to fix at home here, but it helps to know what you are dealing with.

i60 on a Frigidaire Dishwasher: likely causes and repair cost#

On a Frigidaire Dishwasher, the i60 code signals: water heating failure.

Typical professional repair: $150–$300 · Difficulty: hard · usually a technician job

Symptoms that often accompany i60: Dishes not drying; Cool water during wash; Sanitize cycle fails; Cycle runs much longer than normal

Technician diagnostic sequence for i60:

1. Test heating element resistance — should read 10-30 ohms
2. Check NTC thermistor readings — ~55K ohms at room temp, drops with heat
3. Inspect wiring from board to element for heat damage
4. Run hot water at kitchen sink before starting cycle to pre-warm the line

Parts a technician may check or replace: heating element; NTC thermistor; main control board

Field note: Frigidaire dishwashers use a flow-through heater beneath the tub, not a visible sump heater. Check element beneath the tub, not inside it.

How to troubleshoot the i60 error yourself#

DIY on i60 is mostly about confirming the symptom, because the parts are under the tub and behind the control. Run a cycle and check whether the final rinse water is warm — cold water plus poor drying confirms the heat is missing. Make sure you are not defeating the machine by feeding it cold supply water or skipping the heat-dry option, since those mimic i60 without a real fault. Beyond that, the real work — testing the heating element for continuity, checking the thermistor and high-limit thermostat, and inspecting the control's heat relay — needs a meter and disassembly under the tub. That is a technician job, so once you have confirmed the water truly is not heating, I would call one rather than open up the base.

Is the Frigidaire Dishwasher i60 error worth fixing?#

An i60 repair runs $150 to $300, which covers diagnosing the heat circuit and replacing the failed element or sensor. Against a new dishwasher that is a modest sum, so for a machine in otherwise good condition the fix is worth it — clean, hot, well-dried dishes are the whole point of the appliance. I only lean toward replacement on an older unit where a heat repair would be one more expense on a machine already showing its age.

Frigidaire Dishwasher i60: frequently asked questions#

What does the i60 error mean on a Frigidaire dishwasher?#

i60 indicates a water-heating failure — the dishwasher cannot bring the water up to temperature, so cleaning and drying suffer.

Is it safe to keep using a Frigidaire dishwasher showing i60?#

It is safe, but the results will be poor — cold water means dishes are not properly sanitized or dried. It is worth fixing rather than running as-is.

Can I clear the i60 error myself?#

Rarely, because the heating parts sit under the tub. You can confirm the symptom and rule out cold supply water or a disabled heat-dry setting, but the repair itself needs a technician.

How much does it cost to repair i60 on a Frigidaire dishwasher?#

A professional repair typically costs $150 to $300, depending on whether it is the element or a sensor at fault.

Which parts usually fail when a dishwasher throws i60?#

The heating element is the most common failure, followed by the thermistor and the high-limit thermostat that monitor and protect the heat circuit.

Why does a heating element failure trigger the i60 error?#

The control expects the water temperature to climb once the element is energized. If the element is open and the water never warms, the control detects the shortfall and reports i60.

Is a Frigidaire dishwasher with i60 worth repairing?#

For a sound machine, yes — $150 to $300 restores proper cleaning and drying for far less than a new dishwasher.