Whirlpool identifies F8 E5 as a potential fill-valve-stuck-open condition.
What F8 E5 means
Whirlpool identifies F8 E5 as a potential fill-valve-stuck-open condition.
What you may notice
- Water may continue entering
- An alarm sounds
- The dishwasher begins draining
- The code returns quickly
Most likely causes
- 01A fill valve is stuck open
- 02Debris is holding the valve open
- 03The control is energizing the valve incorrectly
- 04Internal wiring or sensing has failed
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Turn off the water
Close the dishwasher supply valve if it is accessible.
Silence the alarm
Press Cancel once, close the door, and allow the drain response.
Use power only as directed
Whirlpool says to keep power on when water can be shut off; if water cannot be shut off, disconnect power.
Know where to stop
This is not a repeated-reset code. Uncontrolled water can cause flooding; avoid moving a hardwired appliance while energized.
When to call a technician or support
Arrange prompt service for the inlet valve and control. Keep the water supply off until the fault is corrected.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
Whirlpool Product Help — F8 E5 fill valve Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.