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What does Whirlpool dishwasher error code 6-1 mean?
On Whirlpool dishwashers covered by Whirlpool's tech sheet W10751166, code 6-1 means "Inlet Water: Low/No Water." The dishwasher did not get enough water. Whirlpool lists the water supply being off, dishes holding water, water siphoning out the drain, a leak, a plugged fill valve screen, or a stuck float switch. Check the water supply and loading first.
What the code means
Whirlpool's service tech sheet W10751166 uses two-part codes. The first number is the function and the second is the problem. Function 6 is Inlet Water and problem 1 is Low/No Water (a mechanical problem). On models with lights, the Clean or Complete light flashes the first number, pauses, then flashes the second. On models with a display, it shows F6 and then E1.
Safe homeowner checks
- Make sure the water supply valve to the dishwasher (usually under the sink) is turned fully on.
- Look at how the dishwasher is loaded. Bowls or pots that are flipped the wrong way can catch and hold the wash water.
- Check the drain hose under the sink. Whirlpool says it should loop up and attach to the side of the dishwasher, or connect to a drain at least 20 inches (50.8 cm) off the floor, so water does not siphon out while it fills.
- Look under the dishwasher for leaks. If you find water, turn off the water supply and call a technician.
- Run a new cycle. If 6-1 comes back, stop there.
When to call a technician
Call a technician if the code returns after these checks. The other causes on Whirlpool's list are a fill valve or water line plugged with debris, an overfill float switch stuck in the overfill position, and a fill valve electrical problem. Fixing these means disconnecting the water line and testing electrical parts with a meter, so they are not DIY jobs.
OEM source
Whirlpool Tech Sheet W10751166C, Service Error Codes table (sheet p.7-8): https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201509/tech-sheet-W10751166-RevC.pdf
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