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Amana Dishwasher error code

Amana Dishwasher Error F11

Wash pump failure. The main motor that circulates water is not working correctly.

Wash pump failure. The main motor that circulates water is not working correctly.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Amana dishwasher repair guide for error F11
Error codeF11Dishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Power Down and Inspect: Disconnect the dishwasher from power. Check for any obvious blockages in the drain hose or sump area.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Check for Foreign Objects: Remove the filter and check the drain pump area for any debris or foreign objects that could be obstructing the impeller.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Inspect Drain Hose: Ensure the drain hose is not kinked or clogged. Disconnect it from the sink drain or garbage disposal to check for blockages.

A quick explanation

What does F11 mean?

Wash pump failure. The main motor that circulates water is not working correctly.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dishwasher error F11

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Cut the power to the dishwasher at the main circuit breaker to ensure your safety during the repair.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. You will likely need to pull the dishwasher out from its installed position to get to the wash pump.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. The wash pump is a significant component located at the bottom of the dishwasher. It's connected to several hoses.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the hoses from the old wash pump. Have a bucket ready for any water that drains out.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Unmount the old pump. This may involve removing several screws or clips.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Install the new wash pump (WPW10348269, W10876537, W11612326), making sure all connections are tight and secure.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Slide the dishwasher back, reconnect the power, and run a full wash cycle to confirm the new pump is working correctly.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F11 Error (Step-by-Step) Cut the power to the dishwasher at the main circuit breaker to ensure your safety during the repair.You will likely need to pull the dishwasher out from its installed position to get to the wash pump.The wash pump is a significant component located at the bottom of the dishwasher. It's connected to several hoses.Disconnect the electrical connectors and the hoses from the old wash pump. Have a bucket ready for any water that drains out.Unmount the old pump. This may involve removing several screws or clips.Install the new wash pump (WPW10348269, W10876537, W11612326), making sure all connections are tight and secure.Slide the dishwasher back, reconnect the power, and run a full wash cycle to confirm the new pump is working correctly.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Dishwasher Focused repair path: dishwasher fill, drain, wash motor, heating, leak, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm the door latch, float, inlet valve, drain path, and harness connections are seated. Match the timing of the failure to the likely path: fill, wash circulation, drain, heat, leak detection, or control communication. Clear debris from filters, sump areas, spray arms, and the drain loop before treating the fault as a failed board. If a part is suspected, verify voltage or continuity where appropriate and match the complete Amana dishwasher model number before ordering. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Verified Compatible Alternatives:W11612326WPW10348269

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Failed drain pump
  • Clogged drain hose or sump
  • Foreign object obstructing the pump impeller

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: WPW10348269

Price noted in the current guide: $20-$75

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Dishwasher error F11 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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