What i60 Means
i60 on a Frigidaire dishwasher indicates a water-heating problem: the water is not reaching the expected temperature, which usually shows up as poor cleaning and wet dishes.
Common Causes of i60
- Failed heating element
- Faulty temperature sensor (thermistor)
- High-limit thermostat open
- Heater relay on the control board failing
- Very cold incoming water
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Cancel the cycle. Before starting again, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot so the dishwasher starts with hot water, and check that your water heater is set to around 120°F. Reset once at the breaker. If i60 returns, book service — do not access the heating element under the tub.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The heating element runs at high current and is wired to the control board beneath the tub.
- A heater that fails from a short can be a fire risk, so testing should be done with proper instruments.
- Damage caused during a repair attempt may not be covered by your warranty — check your warranty terms first.
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.