Written by
Elena Navarro Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 11, 2026Updated October 21, 2026
Error codeF5 / F-5
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
F5 (F-5) on older Dacor EDW/IDW dishwashers is labelled AIR FLOW FAN on the display list.
Model compatibility: Dacor reuses codes across series and model years, so F5 / F-5 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
Air flow fan, as labelled on the display list.
F5, or F-5, is the code a Dacor EDW or IDW dishwasher shows for the air flow fan. That is the label printed in the manual’s display list for these Epicure and Distinctive 24-inch models.
What is known
The list gives only the label: F-5 AIR FLOW FAN. It sits between F-4 (drain pump) and F-6 (controller / floor guard). In the manual test mode, the first step switches on the drying fan, which is how a technician confirms fan operation.
What to do
With no owner steps in the manual, the sensible move is to turn the dishwasher off at the breaker and have it checked. This is a legacy series, so expect to give the model number when you call.
Los Angeles owners can reach us at (310) 742-1907. Before calling, write down F5, the model number and what you tried; the dishwasher repair page has more on what we work on.
Source: EDW/IDW Dishwasher Service Manual (SM_EDW_20110922), Fault Code/Diagnosis
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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