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Frigidaire i60: Water heating system fault

The dishwasher did not heat the water as expected, which shows up as poor cleaning and wet dishes at the end. It usually points to the heating element or its circuit.

May need a technician

By the FixByModel editorial team · Verified 2026-09 · Researched against manufacturer support & repair references (below)

Most likely causes

  1. Open (burned-out) heating element
  2. Faulty water temperature sensor (thermistor)
  3. Heater relay fault on the main control board
  4. Broken or corroded heater wiring
  5. Incoming water too cold or supply not hot
Before you start — unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply. You'll be working near water and electrical parts, and drained water can be hot. If a step involves the pump, wiring, or opening the cabinet and you're unsure, stop and call a qualified technician.

Step-by-step fix

1Reset firstPress Cancel or cut power at the breaker for about 5 minutes, then restore it and retry.
2Run hot waterRun the kitchen tap until hot before starting, so the dishwasher begins with hot supply water.
3Inspect the elementWith power off, check the in-tub heating element and its terminals for damage or burn marks.
4Run a test cycleStart a cycle and feel whether the water and dishes warm up during the heated stages.
5Call a technicianIf the water still won't heat, have the element, thermistor, and control relay tested.

Still showing i60?

If you’ve worked through every step and i60 keeps returning, an internal part likely needs testing and replacement. That’s a job for a qualified appliance technician, who can measure the suspect part against the service-manual spec before replacing it.

Which models this applies to

Frigidaire dishwashers. Frigidaire and Frigidaire Gallery dishwashers with i-series digital fault codes.

FAQ

What does Frigidaire i60 mean?

Water heating system fault. The dishwasher did not heat the water as expected, which shows up as poor cleaning and wet dishes at the end. It usually points to the heating element or its circuit.

What causes Frigidaire i60?

The most likely cause is open (burned-out) heating element. Other causes include Faulty water temperature sensor (thermistor); Heater relay fault on the main control board; Broken or corroded heater wiring; Incoming water too cold or supply not hot.

Can I fix Frigidaire i60 myself?

Some checks are DIY, but this code often points to an internal component, so it may need a qualified technician.