Written by
Lena Hartwell Appliance Care EditorPublished October 27, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeF5 / F-5
ApplianceDishwasher
F5 means air flow fan
That is the whole label in the manual for EDW and IDW 24-inch dishwashers, the older Epicure and Distinctive series. Neither a cause nor an owner fix is described.
Where it sits
Before it: F-4, the drain pump
Itself: F-5, AIR FLOW FAN
After it: F-6, controller / floor guard
Test mode and fan
The first step of manual test mode turns on the drying fan. A technician can compare the fan against that step.
Meanwhile
If the dishwasher misbehaves, turn it off at the breaker and arrange a check. This is a legacy series, so have the model number handy.
Related codes
F4 (drain pump), F6 (controller / floor guard) and F3 (heater, no temperature rise in wash and rinse).
Dacor dishwasher service, San Francisco
Bay Area owners can phone (415) 687-5926. Tell the team that the display reads F5, give the model number, and see Dacor dishwasher repair for background.
Model compatibility: Dacor reuses codes across series and model years, so F5 / F-5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F5 is shown in the manual list as AIR FLOW FAN, with no further description.
Important 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.
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