What to do now
Press START/CANCEL to cancel the PF display, then start a new cycle only if power is stable.
Error code
Frigidaire Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes Error PF: Meaning, Safe Checks and Official Source
The dishwasher detected a loss of power. Press START/CANCEL to cancel the PF display, then start a new cycle only if power is stable. Do not keep running the appliance if the code returns or a safety sign appears.
Applies to: Frigidaire dishwasher official Owner Center support article scope.Confidence HIGHLast verified 2026-07-29
Applies to
- Frigidaire dishwashers covered by the cited Owner Center support article
- Displayed PF code in that Frigidaire support scope
Region: US. This page does not generalize the code to every Frigidaire washer.
What the code means
PF reports a power interruption state. It does not, by itself, prove a failed control or wiring part.
Confirmed: Frigidaire documents PF as a dishwasher error code that occurs when there is a loss of power.
Can you keep using it?
Only after safe supply checks and only if the code clears.
When to stop
Stop if power is unstable, the breaker trips, burning smell appears, or water is near electrical parts.
When to call a professional
Use a qualified service path if PF repeats without an obvious household power interruption.
Safe checks
- Confirm the display reads PF.
- Press START/CANCEL to cancel the error as Frigidaire documents.
- Check whether household power was interrupted before starting a new cycle.
- Do not operate the dishwasher if the breaker trips, lights flicker, or water is present near power connections.
Confirmed by the manufacturer
- Frigidaire documents PF as occurring when there is a loss of power.
- The official reset action is START/CANCEL so a new cycle can be started.
Commonly associated with this fault
- A brief outage, breaker event, or interrupted supply can fit Frigidaire’s official PF explanation.
Not confirmed for this exact model
- A failed electronic control, wiring harness, outlet, or breaker is not confirmed by PF alone.
Reset instructions
Press START/CANCEL to cancel the PF error, then start a new cycle if conditions are safe.
Do not keep restarting if PF returns repeatedly or the breaker trips.
Information to collect before calling service
Record model label, exact PF display, outage or breaker history, whether START/CANCEL clears the display, and whether PF repeats.