Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8E6
ApplianceDishwasher
Only one fault sits behind F8E6 in the technical manual. The flow meter has either come loose or been damaged.
What you can do
Cut the power to the dishwasher, either at its outlet or at the breaker, before anyone opens it up.
Jot down the code and the model number.
Leave the flow meter to a technician; refitting or replacing it is work inside the machine.
Close relatives
Several fill-side entries are listed with it. F8E5 is a valve that sticks open. F8E3 groups low water, suds and pump air. F8E2 is electrical, at the valve.
Service for Maytag dishwashers in San Francisco
For F8E6, ring (415) 649-2156 and ask about Maytag dishwasher repair in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area. Quote the code and model number, and describe what the cycle did before it stopped.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E6 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
F8E6 means the flow meter is disconnected or damaged.
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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