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Frigidaire Dishwasher iE0 Error Code
Turbidity sensor fault
What this error means
iE0 indicates the turbidity sensor failed—TU code on related models.
How IE0 is detected
When IE0 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 IE0 calls are resolved without parts: remove lower filter and wipe sensor lens. 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 IE0 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
- Grease on sensor window
- Sensor unplugged after filter service
- Cloudy water from excess detergent
- Failed sensor module
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Remove lower filter and wipe sensor lens
- 2Reseat sensor harness
- 3Run medium soil load after cleaning
- 4Reduce detergent if water is sudsy
When to call a technician
Clean sensor with recurring iE0 needs turbidity sensor assembly.
Affected models
- Frigidaire FGID2479SF
- Frigidaire FDPH4316AS
- Frigidaire FFCD2413US
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use dishwashers to prevent IE0 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when IE0 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 IE0; Frigidaire uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting IE0; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.