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Frigidaire Dishwasher iC0 Error Code

Configuration or EEPROM error

What this error means

iC0 indicates configuration data on the control is invalid or missing after power loss.

How IC0 is detected

When IC0 appears on a Frigidaire dishwasher, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On Frigidaire FGID2479SF, Frigidaire FDPH4316AS, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.

Most IC0 calls are resolved without parts: power off 24 hours after lightning. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.

After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If IC0 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.

Common causes

  • Brownout during cycle
  • Wrong control substituted
  • Corrupt EEPROM
  • Incomplete factory flash

Step-by-step fixes

  1. 1Power off 24 hours after lightning
  2. 2Match replacement board to model suffix
  3. 3Reseat UI ribbon
  4. 4Avoid rapid breaker cycling

When to call a technician

Persistent iC0 needs correctly programmed main control.

Affected models

  • Frigidaire FGID2479SF
  • Frigidaire FDPH4316AS
  • Frigidaire FFCD2413US

Prevention & maintenance

  • Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use dishwashers to prevent IC0 from lint and food debris buildup.
  • Record when IC0 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 IC0; Frigidaire uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
  • Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting IC0; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.
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