Error code · Dishwasher

Maytag Dishwasher Codes FAE4 and F10E4: Diverter Valve

Medium · inspection needed

Code: FAE4 or F10E4
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What FAE4 or F10E4 means

FAE4, shown by some models as F10E4, is a diverter valve error on Maytag built-in dishwashers with electronic control. The diverter valve directs water to the correct spray arms during a cycle, and the control reports that it is not moving or responding as expected. In blink form the F part is ten flashes, then a pause, then four flashes. Dishes may be cleaned unevenly or a cycle may stop.

Common causes of FAE4 or F10E4

Diverter valve not responding to the control
Connection to the diverter
Water pressure path inside the tub
Control, once the diverter tests good

✓ One safe check you can try

1. If the dishwasher is hard wired, turn its breaker off at the electrical panel for 30 seconds, then turn it on. 2. If it plugs in, disconnect it for 30 seconds. 3. Run a short cycle and listen for water moving between the spray arms. 4. If the error returns, schedule service.

! Why to stop there

A repeating error after a power reset means the diverter circuit needs testing
We check the diverter, its connection and the control that drives it
We watch the spray arms switch during a test cycle to see whether the diverter really moves

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

F8E1 (blink pattern 8-1)Maytag Dishwasher Code F8E1 (Blink Pattern 8-1): Dishwasher Sees No Water F8E2Maytag Dishwasher Code F8E2: Fill Valve Electrical F8E4Maytag Dishwasher Code F8E4: Check the Supply Connections F8E5Maytag Dishwasher Code F8E5: Fill Valve Stuck Open, Shut Off the Water F9E1Maytag Dishwasher Code F9E1: Slow to Drain F9E2Maytag Dishwasher Code F9E2: Drain Motor FAE5 or F10E5Maytag Dishwasher Codes FAE5 and F10E5: Leak at the Diverter Front status light (blue / red / white / blinking; glowing red at end of Sani Rinse)Maytag Dishwasher Front Status Light: Blue, Red, White or Blinking

FAE4 or F10E4FAE4 or F10E4 questions

Are FAE4 and F10E4 the same code?

Yes. Models display it differently, but the meaning is a diverter valve error. Ten flashes, a pause, and four flashes is the blink form, and the same checks apply to either display.

What does the diverter do?

It sends water to different spray arms at different times in the cycle. When it does not move, parts of the load can get less water.

Is the diverter worth replacing in an older dishwasher?

Often yes when the rest of the dishwasher is sound. We tell you plainly, before any work begins, if another problem makes the repair not worth it.

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