Written by
Marcus Lindqvist Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceDishwasher
PF is only an indicator
PF does not signal an error, and LG’s manual says so plainly. It appears on the display after the dishwasher lost power, and the machine holds on to the last operation it was performing before the cut.
How the interruption happens
A power outage stops the cycle.
An unplugged dishwasher stops it too.
The unit remembers where it stopped and is able to continue from there.
To carry on
Press the Start/Pause button and the previous operation starts again. LG wrote the guide for all models, so pictures or wording may differ from yours.
Dishwasher service in San Francisco and the Bay Area
Pressing Start/Pause and still getting nothing out of the dishwasher? (415) 223-7887 reaches our desk for LG dishwasher repair in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Mention that PF was showing, the model number and the button you pressed.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so PF 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
PF shows that power to the LG dishwasher was interrupted and the cycle stopped; it is not a fault.
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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