Model symptom

Cove dishwasher shows 05 01 87 water-flow problem

Sub-Zero Group documents 05 01 87 as a Cove dishwasher water-flow problem with one safe breaker reset before service escalation.

Applies to

Cove DW24 Dishwasher Error Codes; US. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.

What this symptom can indicate

The dishwasher may show 05 01 87, EC 050187, Call Service, or fail to proceed because of a water-flow problem.

Checks that do not require disassembly

Confirm the display reads 05 01 87 or EC 050187.
Turn the home circuit breaker to the unit off for 30 seconds.
Turn the breaker back on and retest the unit operation.
Do not continue repeated resets if the code returns.

Related error codes

050187-WATER-FLOW

Signs of a safety issue

Stop if the code returns after the documented reset, if water is visible, or if breaker access is unsafe.

Information to collect before calling a technician

Record model label, exact display text, reset timing, water-supply observations, and whether operation changed after retest.

Why this scope matters

This symptom page is attached to Cove DW24 Dishwasher Error Codes. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.

Citations

Cove Dishwasher Water Flow Problem | Error 05 01 87

Sub-Zero Group documents Cove dishwasher 05 01 87 as a water-flow problem and says to reset power by turning the breaker off for 30 seconds, retest, and use Factory Certified Service if unresolved.

Source: Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove (A)
Section: Cove Dishwasher Water Flow Problem | Error 05 01 87
Last checked: 2026-07-30