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Maytag Dishwasher Code F8E5: Fill Valve Stuck Open, Shut Off the Water

F8E5 on Maytag built-in dishwashers with electronic control means the fill valve is stuck open. Water may keep entering the tub when it should not, which risks overfilling and a leak onto the floor. The dishwasher…

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Code
F8E5
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Maytag
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F8E5 means

F8E5 on Maytag built-in dishwashers with electronic control means the fill valve is stuck open. Water may keep entering the tub when it should not, which risks overfilling and a leak onto the floor. The dishwasher sounds an alarm tone and blinks eight times, pauses, and blinks five times. Because water can keep coming in, this code is handled differently from the others: the water comes first, not the reset.

Common causes of F8E5

  • Fill valve held open and letting water through
  • Debris or a worn seat in the valve
  • Control signal to the valve
  • Float protection, checked if water reached the tub
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off the water to the dishwasher if you can. 2. Press the Cancel key one time to silence the alarm tone, then shut the door. 3. Do not turn off the power, and keep the door closed. 4. If you cannot turn the water supply off, turn off the power to the dishwasher at the breaker and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Until the water is off, the dishwasher can overfill, so we treat F8E5 as urgent
  • We test the fill valve and the protections that stop overfilling
  • After a flood, keep the dishwasher unplugged until we inspect it
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

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F8E5F8E5 questions
Why should I leave the power on?

The instructions for this code say not to turn the power off and to keep the door closed, so follow that. If you cannot shut off the water supply, shut off the power to the dishwasher instead.

What if there is water on the floor?

Shut off the supply, keep the dishwasher off, and mop up carefully, staying clear of any wet electrical parts. After a flood, keep the dishwasher unplugged until we inspect it.

Is F8E5 worth repairing?

A fill valve is a modest repair compared with water damage. We quote the price in writing, and we tell you plainly if the dishwasher is not worth the cost.

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Still seeing F8E5?

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

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