What FAE5 or F10E5 Means
JennAir's FAE5 and F10E5 page names a diverter leak, and its instructions are to check for leaks under the dishwasher and make sure all water connections are secure, then press Cancel twice and try a new cycle. A leak named in the code itself is not an error to run experiments on.
Common Causes of FAE5 or F10E5
- A diverter seal that has failed and is passing water into the base
- A loose or damaged water connection under the machine
- A cracked diverter housing
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Turn off the water supply at the dishwasher's shutoff valve first, then look underneath and at the visible connections for any sign of water before you attempt the cancel-and-restart JennAir describes.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Water escaping under a built-in dishwasher travels along the floor beneath neighboring cabinets, and the damage is usually found long after the leak started.
- Running further cycles to see whether it recurs is exactly what turns a contained problem into a floor repair.
- If water has reached the base of the machine it is close to the wiring that runs there, which is a reason to isolate rather than investigate.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
Technical Reference
- Code
- FAE5 or F10E5
- Appliance
- JennAir dishwasher
- Maker documentation
- JennAir owner manuals and use & care guides
- Checked
- September 2026
Code meanings can change between control generations. Before acting on a code, match the full model number on your appliance's rating label against the manual for that model. We are an independent repair service, not affiliated with Whirlpool Corporation.