Dacor Dishwasher Error Code PF

The PF error code on a Dacor dishwasher stands for Power Fail, and it indicates that the appliance experienced an interruption in its electrical power supply. This is a system-level status notification rather than a component fault code. The dishwasher's control board monitors incoming power, and any disruption, whether brief or extended, causes the board to log and display this code when power is restored. The code also appears during initial installation, when the unit is powered on for the first time after being connected to the home's electrical supply.

The most common trigger for PF is a momentary loss of household power such as a brief outage, a tripped circuit breaker, or a GFCI outlet that has tripped on the dishwasher's circuit. Loose wiring connections at the junction box or at the terminal block inside the dishwasher can also cause intermittent power interruptions that register as a PF event. In some cases, voltage fluctuations or a weak connection in the home's wiring can produce repeated PF codes even without a full outage.

Because PF is fundamentally a power continuity notification, it does not necessarily indicate a fault with any internal dishwasher component. The control board simply records that supply power was lost and restores display function once power returns. Pressing START/CANCEL clears the code and returns the dishwasher to normal standby operation. If the code appears repeatedly without an obvious external power event, the circuit wiring and breaker should be inspected before assuming the control board itself is faulty.