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Frigidaire Dishwasher i60 Error Code
Heating element circuit fault
What this error means
i60 means the dishwasher could not heat water to the required temperature for wash or dry.
How I60 is detected
I60 on Frigidaire dishwasher units indicates the drive system did not meet expected performance. Direct-drive washers monitor rotor position with a hall sensor; dryers and dishwashers track motor current draw. When the drum or spray arm fails to turn, the inverter or motor relay shuts down to prevent burned windings. Frigidaire FGID2479SF, Frigidaire FDPH4316AS, and similar variants may show this fault after an overloaded tub or a foreign object jam.
Open heating element is a leading trigger. Start with confirm tub filled before heat step. Rotate the drum or spray arm by hand when powered off—it should move without grinding. Grinding confirms mechanical obstruction; free rotation with repeated I60 on light loads suggests hall sensor, motor, or inverter board failure requiring professional diagnosis.
Common causes
- Open heating element
- Hi-limit thermostat tripped
- Loose wire at heater boot
- Insufficient water from fill fault
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Confirm tub filled before heat step
- 2Remove power and inspect heater terminals
- 3Measure element resistance
- 4Run hot water at sink before starting
When to call a technician
New element with correct ohms but i60 needs relay or board heat circuit.
Affected models
- Frigidaire FGID2479SF
- Frigidaire FDPH4316AS
- Frigidaire FFCD2413US
Prevention & maintenance
- Avoid washing single heavy rugs or shoes that bind the drum; distribute weight evenly to reduce motor strain that precedes I60.
- Record when I60 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Frigidaire dishwasher—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for I60; Frigidaire uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting I60; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.