Whirlpool dishwasher: error F5
Code F5 on a Whirlpool dishwasher display means: wash pump impeller blocked.
- Meaning
- Wash pump impeller blocked
- Check first
- Take out the filters and check that the spray arms spin freely.
- Repair shop
- 410–950 zł
Most common causes
- Blocked impeller
- Damaged pump motor
What you can check yourself
Unplug the dishwasher for 10 minutes.
Take out the filters and check that the spray arms spin freely.
Clean the filters and run a short cycle.
If the error comes back, the wash pump or its control needs repair.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error F5 mean on a Whirlpool dishwasher?
Code F5 means: wash pump impeller blocked. The most common causes: blocked impeller, damaged pump motor.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with error F5?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Whirlpool dishwasher
- F1temperature sensor fault or water at the wrong temperature
- F2 / E2water leak detected
- F3the dishwasher does not heat the water or heats it too slowly
- F4water draining problem
- F6 / E6 / F7no water or water flow too slow
- F8 / F9too much water or the inlet valve does not close
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.