How To Reset Your Frigidaire Dishwasher

Steps to reset your Frigidaire dishwasher 

Hold the cancel button on your Frigidaire Dishwasher for around 3-5 Seconds.

A simple way to reset your Frigidaire dishwasher is by holding down the cancel button for a few seconds. The cancel button is on the control panel of the dishwasher. 

You can hold this button for up to five seconds or till you notice any changes with the light flashing. The light might go off or change color.

Resetting your dishwasher does not need you to turn off the power supply. After resetting it, you can start it again with your desired settings. 

Wait for 5 minutes before resetting.

After holding down the cancel button and the light has gone off, allow the dishwasher to cool down a bit before turning it back on. Wait for about five minutes. Sometimes, all the dishwasher wants is to take a little break.

If you reset the dishwasher because an error code was earlier displayed, the code should have disappeared when you turned it back on. 

You will need to enter your desired settings on the control panel, as resetting it deletes the previously applied programs. 

What if this doesn’t work? Switch the circuit breaker off

If holding down the cancel button does not work, you can try another trick. Go to the circuit breaker that controls the dishwasher and disconnect it. This resetting method disconnects the dishwasher from power. It also works when you do not want to turn the dishwasher off and back on. 

Switching off the circuit breaker allows the dishwasher to reboot, and this might be the perfect solution to whatever is wrong with it. Wait for about five minutes before restarting it. 

Start the dishwasher after 5 minutes.

When the circuit breaker has been switched off, there should be no light showing on the dishwasher. 

Wait for five minutes before plugging back on the circuit breaker. When the dishwasher comes back on after this reset, it should not be displaying any error codes.

Put some dishes which are not so valuable into the dishwasher and run a wash/rinse cycle to check if it worked.

When and when not to reset

Typical error codes

Frigidaire dishwashers are programmed to display error codes on the control when specific issues are wrong with them. These error codes alert the user in case something is wrong. 

You can reset the dishwasher to get rid of error codes. 

Frigidaire dishwashers display a PF error code to alert the user of issues with the power supply. It shows i10 when something is wrong with the water supply. 

To solve some of the issues displayed via the error codes, you need to reset the dishwasher. You can try any of the reset methods listed earlier. 

Diagnosis mode

One of the best attributes of Frigidaire dishwashers is that they can diagnose themselves and inform you of any problems.

You need to locate the high-temp button and the start button to start this mode. Press these buttons together. 

As the diagnosis mode runs, it checks the individual spare parts of the dishwasher and displays various codes when it finds any problems.

When it is done with this mode, it resets itself. If, after running a diagnosis mode, your dishwasher does not reset, it’s advisable to reach out to an experienced technician. 

When to reset

Like any other kind of appliance, your dishwasher can act up from time to time, and sometimes, the best way to resolve the issues is by resetting it. 

You can reset the dishwasher to resolve system issues. You should also note that when error codes pop up on your dishwasher, resetting it can sometimes only be a temporary fix. You still need to properly understand what the error code signifies to solve the problem entirely. 

You can reset the dishwasher if there are flashing lights you want to get rid of. 

  

When it’s mandatory to reset

There are times when you must reset the dishwasher. If you are experiencing issues with your control board, resetting it might be the best option. This allows the dishwasher to cool off before restarting them back up. 

Also, some specific error codes demand that you reset the dishwasher. Error codes like I50, ICo, I60 indicate issues with the drain motor, the control system, and the water heating system of the dishwasher, 

You can reset it using any of the methods highlighted above. 

When not to reset at all

Not all problems require resetting the dishwasher. Sometimes, there are other things to be resolved. For instance, if there is an issue with the power voltage, merely resetting your dishwasher will not change anything. 

Your frigidaire dishwasher could be acting up because something is wrong with some parts of the dishwasher. You might need to order replacements for these parts.

It’s also best to reach out to an experienced technician who can examine it and find out the root of the problem. 

Safety considerations when resetting your dishwasher

Like any other electrical appliance, take all the necessary precautions. Be careful when disconnecting it from the circuit breaker. Wait for about five minutes also before restarting it. 

Dry your hands before touching the appliance or other electrical sockets. 

Seeking professional help

If any of these resetting methods do not work and the problems remain, it’s best to reach out to an expert or a professional in the field. It usually means that what is wrong with your dishwasher requires more than resetting it. A professional will be able to discern the specific problem and resolve it. 

Conclusion

This guide helps you to reset your Frigidaire dishwasher quickly. It gives you different ways to reset it. It also tells you specific instances when you should reset and when you should do otherwise. 

Be sure to speak with an experienced technician if you require further help.