Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code FE: Electronic card failure

What FE means

On Bertazzoni Heritage 24-inch dishwashers such as the DW24T3IXV, FE appears on earlier production and means a failure of the electronic card, the main control board. Later current models list other codes instead of FE. The recommended step is to contact service. The dishwasher will not respond normally and the display shows FE. Because the board controls every function, nothing else will run reliably.

Common causes of FE

Main electronic board not working correctly
Power surge or moisture reaching the board
Loose connection to the control board
Board unable to communicate with the display

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel and see whether the display responds. 2. Switch the dishwasher off at its breaker for a full minute, then back on. 3. Dry the control panel if it is damp. 4. Try a short cycle. 5. If FE returns, stop using the dishwasher and call us.

! Why to stop there

The board runs every function, so a failing one can affect water, heat and drain together.
Boards hold line voltage, which is not for owners to touch.
Replacing a board that was not the cause is an expensive mistake.
We test first, quote in writing and warrant the work for 30 days.

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

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FEFE questions

Is FE shown on every Bertazzoni dishwasher?

No. It appears on earlier DW24T3IXV production. Later current models use different codes in its place, so FE is mainly seen on the earlier machines, and it always points at the main board.

Does FE always mean a new board is needed?

Not always. Moisture, a loose plug or a power event can upset the board. We test the connections and power first, then explain what repair is needed.

Should I leave the dishwasher plugged in?

If FE persists, switch it off at the breaker until it is checked. A confused board can open valves or heat at the wrong time, so leaving it off is the safer choice until we test it.