FAE5 / F10E5 points to a diverter leak. KitchenAid suggests checking for water, tightening connections and pressing Cancel twice.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE5 / F10E5 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
The manufacturer lists a diverter leak for FAE5 (F10E5); check for leaks, secure connections, press Cancel twice, then arrange service if it returns.
FAE5 is the KitchenAid dishwasher code that appears as F10E5 in some of the company’s wording. It is tied to the potential cause “Diverter Leak.” Unlike its neighbor FAE4 / F10E4, which has a different article, this entry sends you to check for water first.
At a glance
| Code | FAE5 / F10E5 |
|---|---|
| What it means | FAE5, also shown as F10E5, points to a diverter leak in the dishwasher. |
| What you can check | Look under the dishwasher for leaks, make sure each water connection is secure, then press Cancel twice. If you find water, shut off the supply and avoid electrical connections. |
| When to call a technician | If FAE5 returns after those checks, schedule service. Note where the water was seen so you can describe it to the technician. |
Order of steps
- Inspect the area under the machine for leaks.
- Make certain each water connection is secure.
- Press the Cancel key twice.
- When the error comes back, schedule service.
Safety around a wet dishwasher
Suppose water turns up. Turn off the water feeding the machine and avoid touching electrical connections while there is water on the floor. KitchenAid does not mention these two points; they are general caution. Remember where the water was seen so you can describe it later.
What the Cancel presses do
The help article gives the instruction without explaining the result, so no outcome is promised here. Check for leaks before pressing Cancel.
Gaps in the manufacturer’s article
- No location is given for the diverter.
- No explanation is given for what causes the leak.
- No repair step is included.
The article names service as the next move for all of these.
Neighboring dishwasher codes
- F10E4 (FAE4): the diverter valve entry
- F9E3: the control found the diverter disk missing from the sump
- F8E5: fill valve stuck open
Dishwasher service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
Our line for KitchenAid dishwasher service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas is (844) 919-2035. Have the code, the model number and a note on what was wet ready; the dishwasher repair page has more detail.
Source: KitchenAid Product Help, Dishwasher Error Code or Flashing Lights
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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