Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
FAE4 / F10E4
Error codeFAE4 / F10E4
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
FAE4 or F10E4 on built-in Whirlpool dishwashers points to the diverter valve. Cycling power is the listed troubleshooting.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE4 / F10E4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
FAE4 (F10E4) lists a diverter valve error as a potential cause.
FAE4, which can also appear as F10E4, is the diverter valve error code on Whirlpool built-in dishwashers. The manual lists one troubleshooting step: cycle power.
How to cycle power
Resetting the control can clear problems, similar to restarting a computer. Disconnect the dishwasher from its power source for 30 seconds.
Plug-in model: pull the plug, wait, then plug it back in.
Hard-wired model: turn off the breaker at the home electrical panel, wait, then turn it on.
If the code is still there after that, the diverter valve is a job for service rather than for home repair.
Call (310) 448-6692 for Whirlpool dishwasher repair in Los Angeles when FAE4 or F10E4 persists. Have the exact code, the model number and a note on the power reset ready.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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