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Electrolux Dishwasher PF Error Code

Electrolux says PF appears after a loss of power and documents START/CANCEL as the normal way to clear the message before starting a new cycle.

Applies to Electrolux dishwasher

What the appliance detected

Detected condition

The dishwasher reports that electrical power was interrupted.

What may contribute

Possible causes

  • A household outage or brief power interruption may have occurred.
  • The dishwasher circuit, plug, nearby switch, or household supply may have been interrupted.
  • Repeated PF messages without a known outage can indicate a supply or appliance electrical condition that requires qualified diagnosis.

Start conservatively

Safe preliminary checks

Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.

  1. Record the exact display and model

    • Photograph the code or message before clearing it so the original display is preserved.
    • Confirm the complete model number and compare it with the Electrolux owner manual before using any model-specific procedure.

  2. Use only documented owner-accessible checks

    • If there was a known outage, wait until household power is stable before restarting the dishwasher.
    • Use START/CANCEL as Electrolux documents to clear the message, then start a new cycle normally.
    • Check only ordinary homeowner-accessible power points such as the breaker or plug if they can be reached safely. Do not open a hardwired junction box.

  3. Stop before internal diagnosis

    • If the condition returns after the documented external checks, request Electrolux support or qualified service.
    • Do not remove service panels, bypass the door latch, probe live voltage, or access pumps, heaters, wiring, controls, or other internal components.

Actions not recommended

  • Do not reach into wet areas while electrical power is connected.
  • Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips again or use a reset to conceal a recurring fault.
  • Do not replace a pump, heater, latch, control, sensor, or wiring part from the display alone.

When to stop and request service

  • PF returns repeatedly without a known household power interruption.
  • The breaker trips again after one normal reset or the dishwasher remains without power.
  • There is heat, arcing, smoke, a burning odor, water near electrical parts, or diagnosis would require opening electrical connections.

Documented source

Official information reviewed

Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.

Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: September 23, 2026.

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