Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codePF
ApplianceDishwasher
PF means power was lost
Frigidaire’s owner guide lists PF as “Loss of Power”. The dishwasher lost power at some point and shows the message afterwards.
Clearing it
Press START/CANCEL to cancel the error.
Begin a fresh cycle.
PRESS START is not a fault
When PRESS START scrolls over the display, close the door within 5 seconds of pushing the start button. The guide says plainly that this is not an error code.
Applies to
The general dishwasher guide for owners, with no series singled out.
Should PF keep coming back after START/CANCEL, Frigidaire dishwasher repair is the page for Frigidaire dishwashers around the Bay Area, and (415) 319-6371 is the number. Have the model number ready and say how many times PF reappeared.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so PF 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
PF means the dishwasher lost power; pressing START/CANCEL clears it.
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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