A KitchenAid dishwasher showing FAE5 or F10E5 is flagged for a diverter leak; the manufacturer asks for a leak look, two Cancel presses and service if it repeats.
Reviewed by Liam Porter · Last reviewed August 11, 2026
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Liam Porter Appliance Care EditorPublished September 2, 2026Updated October 17, 2026
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Error codeFAE5 / F10E5
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
A KitchenAid dishwasher showing FAE5 or F10E5 is flagged for a diverter leak; the manufacturer asks for a leak look, two Cancel presses and service if it repeats.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE5 / F10E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Listed potential cause is a diverter leak; check under the dishwasher, secure the water connections, press Cancel twice.
A diverter leak is the potential cause KitchenAid lists for FAE5, a code that its articles also print as F10E5. The company gives it a separate article from FAE4 / F10E4. The advice there is about water: you are asked to go and look for it.
Steps in the KitchenAid article
Look under the dishwasher for any sign of a leak.
Confirm that every water connection is tight and secure.
Press Cancel two times.
Should the code show up again, arrange service.
If you find water
Close the supply to the dishwasher.
Stay clear of electrical connections while the floor is wet.
Remember where the water was, and pass that on to the technician.
The KitchenAid article does not list the first two items; they are everyday precautions around a wet appliance.
The double Cancel press
Pressing Cancel twice is part of the published steps, but the article says nothing about the machine’s reaction. Finish the leak check before you press the key.
Left unsaid by the source
Three things are missing: the position of the diverter, the reason a diverter leaks, and any repair procedure. With no owner fix on offer, the article hands the problem to service.
Codes to compare
F10E4 (FAE4): the diverter valve error, where a power cycle is part of the steps
If FAE5 or F10E5 returns after you have checked for leaks and pressed Cancel, KitchenAid dishwasher repair in Los Angeles is available at (310) 363-8964. Say whether any water showed up underneath and which code is on the display.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your KitchenAid appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
