Whirlpool dishwasher Error Code F6

What does F6 mean?

Water inlet valve not operating correctly.

Common causes

• Failed inlet valve
• Low water pressure
• Clogged inlet screen
• Control board issue

Diagnostic & testing steps

1. 1. Check water supply is on
2. 2. Clean inlet valve screen
3. 3. Test valve solenoid: ~900 ohms
4. 4. Apply 120VAC to test valve operation
5. 5. Check control board output

Tools required

• Multimeter
• Pliers

OEM parts & part numbers

Water Inlet Valve

Part numbers: WPW10195048, W10195049

Safety warning

⚠️ Turn off water supply before servicing