Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF10 E5
ApplianceDishwasher
A diverter leak is what Maytag lists as the potential cause behind F10 E5. You may also meet the same fault written as FAE5 or F10E5, or as a light pattern of 10 pause 5 pause, repeating.
Owner steps, in order
Look underneath the dishwasher for any sign of a leak, and make sure each water connection is secure.
Press Cancel two times.
Begin a fresh cycle.
If the error comes back
A returning F10 E5 means it is time to book a technician visit.
If F10 E5 persists, a technician can come out through Maytag dishwasher repair anywhere in San Francisco or the Bay Area. Call (415) 649-2156, and have the code, the model number and anything you noticed under the dishwasher ready.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F10 E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F10 E5 is listed on Maytag dishwashers with a diverter leak as the potential cause.
Important safety warning. 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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