Error code · Dishwasher

Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-6: Controller or Floor Guard

High · stop use, call now

Code: F-6
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Dacor
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F-6 means

F-6 on Dacor EDW and IDW 24-inch dishwashers from the older WPS platform is listed for the controller or the floor guard. The control board and the guard that watches the bottom of the machine both report through this code, so the dishwasher stops and shows F-6 when either one reads wrong. Treat it seriously if you see any water on the floor around the unit. This older design is still found in many homes. We repair it and say honestly if a repair makes no sense.

Common causes of F-6

Water in the base tripping the floor guard
Control board not working properly
Wiring or connector problem at the guard
Moisture reaching the control

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check the floor around the dishwasher for water. If you find any, close the water supply valve and keep the dishwasher off. 2. If there is no water, restart the dishwasher once. 3. If F-6 returns, stop using it and schedule service. After a leak or flood, keep it unplugged until inspected.

! Why to stop there

Whether water in the base set off the guard or the control is the real problem
Where any water is coming from
Whether older parts are available, which we confirm before the repair

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dishwasher codes

F-8Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-8: Board Communication Lost F-9Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-9: WPS Sensor Problem HCDacor Modernist Dishwasher Code HC: Heating Check LCDacor Modernist Dishwasher Code LC: Leakage Check PCDacor Modernist Dishwasher Code PC: Zone Wash Check APDacor Modernist Dishwasher Code AP: Smart Phone Connection Mode F-1Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-1: Inlet Valve Problem F-2Dacor EDW/IDW Dishwasher Code F-2: Circulation Pump Problem

F-6F-6 questions

What is the floor guard?

It is a protection that watches the base of the dishwasher. F-6 is listed for it and for the controller, so we test both to see which one is reporting the problem.

What should I do if I see water under the dishwasher?

Close the water supply valve, stop using the machine and keep it unplugged. Then call us or fill out the online form, and we will confirm a three-hour arrival window.

Could F-6 be just the control board?

Yes, it can. The code covers both the controller and the guard, which is why we test for a leak and for the board before quoting. You get a written price first.

Book a visit

Still seeing F-6?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 231-9708