Error code · Dishwasher

ASKO Dishwasher Code F45: Diverter Valve Stuck or Not Responding

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F45
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: ASKO
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F45 means

F45 is the diverter message on ASKO dishwashers using the F-code display, including the DBI564IS.U, DBI564TS.U, DBI564PS.U, DFI and DSD. The diverter is the part that sends wash water to the upper or lower spray arm. When the control does not see it move to the position it asked for, it stops the program and shows F45. You may notice racks that are only partly washed, or a cycle that ends early.

Common causes of F45

A diverter motor that does not turn
A diverter seized by scale or debris
A loose connector between the diverter and the control
The control board not driving the diverter

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press any button to clear the message. 2. Clean the coarse and fine filters and make sure the spray arms spin freely by hand. 3. Run one program and watch whether F45 returns. 4. If it does, stop using the dishwasher rather than repeating cycles.

! Why to stop there

Whether the diverter itself is stuck or its motor has stopped
Whether the wiring and connector are sound
Which diverter part your machine uses, confirmed before we quote

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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F45F45 questions

What is a diverter on a dishwasher?

It is a water routing part. It decides which spray arm gets the wash water at each stage of the program. F45 means the control could not confirm that it moved.

Can I hear anything that confirms the problem?

Sometimes you hear a quiet motor sound or none at all when the program should switch arms. That detail helps us, so mention it when you call.

Do you repair this model?

Yes. Ask for a visit by phone or through the online form, and we quote the price in writing first.

Book a visit

Still seeing F45?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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