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Error Code

DCS DishDrawer F3 Error Code

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Error code F3
Appliance Dishwasher Drawer

Failed temperature sensor

F3 appears on the DCS DD24 DishDrawer when the temperature sensor has failed.

Water temperature check

  1. Measure the temperature of the water coming into the drawer.
  2. Confirm it is under 150°F.
  3. If the supply is hotter, a tempering valve may be needed on it.

Compare with these codes

  • F4 – a faulty temperature sensor or element
  • F8 – an electrical problem

Getting DishDrawer service in the Bay Area

Serving San Francisco and the wider Bay Area, DCS dishwasher drawer repair handles DCS DishDrawer calls; phone (415) 969-2271. Tell them F3, the DD24 model number and the incoming water temperature you found.

Model compatibility: DCS reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 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

The temperature sensor has failed.

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.

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