Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F10 E5
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F10 E5 on Maytag dishwashers: the diverter leak cause and the checks Maytag lists.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F10 E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
F10 E5
F10 E5 means a diverter leak is the listed potential cause.
The F10 E5 message
Diverter leak is the potential cause Maytag gives for F10 E5, which the help text also writes as FAE5 or F10E5. It is also listed as 10 pause 5 pause, repeating.
Check and restart
- Look for leaks under the dishwasher.
- Make sure every water connection is secure.
- Press Cancel two times.
- Start a new cycle to see how it behaves.
The error coming back is the sign to schedule service.
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Dishwasher service in the SC metro areas
If a leak or the code remains, our dishwasher repair covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Phone (844) 415-0954 with the code, the model and what you saw under the unit.
Source: 10 Pause 5 Pause – pause, repeat – Error Code – Dishwasher – Maytag Product Help
Safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Sources & references
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