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Whirlpool Dishwasher F8E5, Shown As 8 Pause 5 Pause: Fill Valve Stuck Open

Eight blinks, a pause and five blinks is F8E5 on an older Whirlpool built-in dishwasher. The stated potential cause is a fill valve stuck open, which can let water keep entering the machine. The dishwasher may…

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

What 8 Pause 5 Pause means

Eight blinks, a pause and five blinks is F8E5 on an older Whirlpool built-in dishwasher. The stated potential cause is a fill valve stuck open, which can let water keep entering the machine. The dishwasher may sound an alarm and show the pattern repeatedly. Because overfilling can spill water on your floor, treat this one promptly. We repair older dishwashers and say plainly if a repair is not worth it.

Common causes of 8 Pause 5 Pause

  • The fill valve staying open
  • Water continuing to enter the tub
  • The control not closing the fill circuit
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off the water to the dishwasher if you can. 2. Press the Cancel key one time to silence the alarm tone, then shut the door. 3. Do not turn off the power, and keep the door closed. 4. If you cannot turn the water supply off, turn off power to the dishwasher instead. 5. Call us before running another cycle.

! Why to stop there
  • Whether the valve is stuck or the control is not closing it takes a test to tell.
  • We check the fill valve and the water-level circuit.
  • You approve a written price first, and the repair has 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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8 Pause 5 Pause8 Pause 5 Pause questions
What should I do when it blinks eight and then five?

It is F8E5, a fill valve stuck open. Water may keep flowing into the dishwasher, so shut off the supply and call us before the next cycle.

Why should I not turn off the power at first?

The instruction is to leave power on and the door closed after silencing the alarm, as long as you can shut off the water. If you cannot, turn the power off.

Can the floor be damaged by F8E5?

If water keeps filling, it can overflow. Stop the supply early and check for standing water. After a flood, keep the dishwasher unplugged until it is inspected.

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