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Maytag Dishwasher Codes FAE5 and F10E5: Leak at the Diverter

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Code: FAE5 or F10E5
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What FAE5 or F10E5 means

FAE5, shown on some models as F10E5, is a diverter leak code on Maytag built-in dishwashers with electronic control. The dishwasher believes water is leaking around the diverter area, so it stops to protect the floor. The blink version is ten flashes, a pause, and five flashes. Because a leak is possible, the first job is to look underneath the dishwasher and confirm that every water connection is dry and secure.

Common causes of FAE5 or F10E5

Leak at or near the diverter
Loose water connection under the dishwasher
Moisture detected where it should not be
Diverter or its seal, once leaks are found or ruled out

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check for leaks under the dishwasher and make sure all water connections are secure. 2. Press the Cancel key twice. 3. Try to start a new cycle. 4. If the error returns, shut off the water supply and schedule service.

! Why to stop there

Whether water is really leaking or only being sensed is what we find out first
We check the diverter area and every connection
After any 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

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 FAE4 or F10E4Maytag Dishwasher Codes FAE4 and F10E4: Diverter Valve Front status light (blue / red / white / blinking; glowing red at end of Sani Rinse)Maytag Dishwasher Front Status Light: Blue, Red, White or Blinking H2OMaytag Dishwasher Code H2O: No Water Detected

FAE5 or F10E5FAE5 or F10E5 questions

Is FAE5 an actual leak?

It can be. The dishwasher detects water where it should not be, so we look for a real leak before treating it as a sensing problem.

What does pressing Cancel twice do?

It clears the error so you can try a new cycle. If FAE5 comes back, the condition is still there and we need to find out why.

Is it safe to keep running the dishwasher?

We would not. If it leaks, damage to cabinets and floors can follow quickly, so turn off the water and call us before running another cycle.

Book a visit

Still seeing FAE5 or F10E5?

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

(713) 936-6390