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Whirlpool Dishwasher Lights Blinking 10 Pause 5 Pause for a Diverter Leak, F10E5

Ten blinks, a pause and five blinks is the pattern for F10E5, also shown as FAE5, on an older Whirlpool built-in dishwasher. The stated potential cause is a diverter leak, which means water is being detected…

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Code
10 Pause 5 Pause
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What 10 Pause 5 Pause means

Ten blinks, a pause and five blinks is the pattern for F10E5, also shown as FAE5, on an older Whirlpool built-in dishwasher. The stated potential cause is a diverter leak, which means water is being detected where it should not be inside the machine. The dishwasher may stop and the lights repeat the pattern. We repair these older models and tell you plainly when a repair is not worth it.

Common causes of 10 Pause 5 Pause

  • Water leaking at the diverter
  • Loose or leaking water connections under the dishwasher
  • Water collecting in the base that triggered the leak detection
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check for water under and around the dishwasher and make sure all water connections are secure. 2. If you find a leak or standing water, turn off the water supply to the dishwasher and keep it unplugged until it is inspected. 3. If everything is dry, press the Cancel key twice. 4. Try to start a new cycle. 5. If the error returns, schedule service.

! Why to stop there
  • A returning pattern means the leak detection is still triggering, and it can be a real leak or a false reading.
  • We find the source of the water and test the diverter and its seals.
  • You see the written price first, and the repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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10 Pause 5 Pause10 Pause 5 Pause questions
Why is my dishwasher blinking ten times and then five?

It is F10E5, a diverter leak. The dishwasher has detected water where it should not be. Check under the unit and make sure the water connections are tight.

Is it safe to run the dishwasher with this pattern?

If you see any water leaking, no. Turn off the supply and keep it unplugged until inspected. If it is dry and a cancel-and-restart clears the code, run it with care.

Why do I see FAE5 as well as F10E5?

Both describe the same diverter leak. The display may show the F number as a letter, but the cause and our checks are the same.

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