JennAir Dishwasher Code FAE4 or F10E4: Diverter valve error

What FAE4 or F10E4 means

JennAir dishwashers on the current platform, for example the JDTSS246GL and JDPSG244PS, show FAE4 or F10E4 for the same issue: a diverter valve error. The diverter sends water to different wash zones, and the control reports it is not responding as expected. Cycles may run poorly or stop. The first step is to cycle the power and run a short cycle.

Common causes of FAE4 or F10E4

Diverter valve not moving to its positions
Diverter valve wiring or connection interrupted
Control not driving the diverter

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel and open the door. 2. Check that the spray arms spin freely and nothing is stuck in them. 3. With the breaker off for a minute, the control restarts fresh once it is on again. 4. Run a short cycle. If FAE4 or F10E4 appears again, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

The diverter works with water and electricity together.
Spray arm blockage and diverter failure look similar.
Poor wash results waste detergent and hot water.
We test the diverter and quote any replacement in writing.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dishwasher codes

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FAE4 or F10E4FAE4 or F10E4 questions

Why are there two codes for the same thing?

Different display versions show the same diverter valve error as FAE4 or F10E4. Both mean the same, so the steps are the same. Both appear on different display versions, and the troubleshooting is the same.

What does a diverter do?

It sends water to the upper or lower spray arms and other wash zones. If it sticks, one area gets too much and another too little.

Will dishes still be clean?

Not reliably. A stuck diverter can leave some racks dirty. We repair it after a written quote, and the work is covered for 30 days.