Bertazzoni Professional Dishwasher Code FF: Water inlet system failure

What FF means

On current Bertazzoni Heritage, Professional and Master dishwashers such as the DW24T3IXV, DW24S3IPV and DW18S2IPV, FF means a failure of the water inlet system. The dishwasher cannot take in water properly. The recommended steps are to make sure the inlet tap is open and water is flowing, detach the inlet hose and clean its filter, then contact service if it continues.

Common causes of FF

Inlet tap closed or only partly open
Filter in the inlet hose clogged with sediment
Inlet hose kinked or crushed
Inlet valve not opening
Low water pressure to the home

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel. 2. Make sure the inlet tap under the sink is fully open. 3. Turn the tap off, then detach the inlet hose from the dishwasher with a towel ready for drips. 4. Rinse the small filter in the hose end under running water. 5. Reattach, open the tap and restart. If FF returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

A blocked screen and a failed inlet valve show the same code, so tests are needed.
Disconnecting hoses without shutting the tap first can flood the cabinet.
Repeated starts with no water can wear the pump.
We give a written price before work, and our repair has a 30-day warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dishwasher codes

F5Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F5: Pressure system failure F6Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F6: Heater sensor failure F7Bertazzoni Professional Dishwasher Code F7: Overheating F8Bertazzoni Master Dishwasher Code F8: Heater error F9Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F9: Divisor position error E1Bertazzoni Legacy 24-Inch Dishwasher Code E1: Water inlet too slow FEBertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code FE: Electronic card failure E3Bertazzoni Legacy DW24PR Code E3: 90-Minute heating timeout

FFFF questions

Where is the filter that needs cleaning?

It sits in the end of the inlet hose where it meets the dishwasher. With the tap off, you can unscrew the hose and rinse it under water to remove grit.

How is FF different from E1 on older models?

They both report a water intake problem. E1 is used on legacy models such as the DW24XV and DW24PR, while FF belongs to the current Heritage, Professional and Master line.

What if the filter is clean and FF returns?

Then the inlet valve or its control is the next suspect. Leave the dishwasher off and call us. We will test the valve and quote in writing before starting work.