Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8E5
ApplianceDishwasher
A fill valve stuck open is the reading behind F8E5, as it appears in the technical manual. Maytag’s help article for the spaced F8 E5 display gives the response, and its flashing pattern runs 8, pause, 5, pause, repeat.
Step by step
Turn off the water going to the dishwasher whenever that is possible.
Press Cancel one time to silence the alarm tone, then shut the door. The power stays on and the door stays closed.
If the supply cannot be turned off, switch the power to the dishwasher off instead.
Fill and flow entries nearby
F8E6 is a flow meter that is disconnected or damaged.
With the water stopped, ring (415) 649-2156 to book a technician from the Maytag dishwasher repair team. We work in San Francisco and the wider Bay Area. Tell us F8E5 is showing and whether the supply was shut off, and give the model number.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E5 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
F8E5 is the technical manual listing for a dishwasher fill valve stuck open.
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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