Electrolux Dishwasher PF — What It Means & How to Fix It
PF is simply the machine telling you it lost power — a blip, an outage, or a tripped breaker. Electrolux's own guide says press START/CANCEL to clear it, and it's ready to go again.
What this code means
PF is Electrolux's loss-of-power indicator: the unit's supply was interrupted at some point. The official US guide describes it as indicating the unit lost power, and the fix is a button press — START/CANCEL clears the error and a fresh cycle can begin. Outages, flickers, breaker trips, and loose plugs all write PF.
PF displays across the Electrolux-built control families and shares the same meaning on brand-sibling machines; on refrigerators the same marker shows after a power event but clears via the alarm-reset key instead of start/cancel.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Brief power outage or flicker | Very common | Yes — no tools |
| Tripped breaker or GFCI | Common | Yes — reset it |
| Loose plug or dead outlet | Occasional | Yes — reseat it |
| Failing wiring on the circuit (recurring case) | Less common | No — technician job |
What you can try yourself
- Press START/CANCEL to clear the PF message — Electrolux says that single action dismisses the error.
- If the display is dark instead, check the breaker and the outlet for a trip.
- Unplug the dishwasher for a few minutes, plug it back in, and start a fresh cycle.
- If PF keeps coming back, have the circuit and the unit's wiring checked rather than living with the resets.
When to call a technician
- PF refuses to clear while the panel is otherwise working fine.
- The display goes blank entirely and the machine won't respond.
- PF recurs on every cycle — something is intermittently losing power.
Typical professional repair cost: $0 — a reset clears it; recurring power-loss faults usually run $100–$200 for a technician or electrician look.
Frequently asked questions
Did my dishwasher break because the power blipped?
No. PF is the machine reporting that it lost power mid-run — a blip, an outage, or a GFCI trip. It clears with a button press and a fresh cycle.
Why does PF show after reconnecting power?
The control remembers the cycle was interrupted and flags the power-loss event so you know what happened. Pressing start/cancel tells it you're ready to move on.
Should I reset the breaker or press cancel first?
If PF is sitting on the display, press cancel first — that's the official fix. If nothing's showing at all, start at the breaker and the outlet.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
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