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La Cornue Dishwasher F11 Error Code

This page is about the F11 message on a La Cornue dishwasher: what to capture, what to stop for, and what helps a visit. In a basement kitchenette, a glass on the tines was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate.

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Last reviewed September 5, 2026

At a glance

Error code overview

Elena Voss Written by Elena Voss Published September 5, 2026 Technically reviewed September 5, 2026
Dishwasher
Error code F11
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

La Cornue dishwasher message F11. Write what you see; do not assume one failed part. In a tasting kitchen, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate.

Model compatibility: La Cornue reuses codes across series and model years, so F11 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

F11 is the string this La Cornue dishwasher showed. In a courtyard, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate. In a penthouse, a bottom rack was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate. Note wash, drain, dry, or a pause if the cycle language is visible. In a scullery, a silverware basket was in play after a rinse; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate. In a galley, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate.

Signs

Symptoms you may notice

01

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a tasting kitchen, a silverware basket was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate while F11 is on the dishwasher

02

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a courtyard, a silverware basket was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate while F11 is on the dishwasher

03

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a rooftop kitchen, a crumpled foil ball was in play when the door was just latched; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate while F11 is on the dishwasher

Why it happens

Possible causes

01

Write F11 exactly as the dishwasher showed it, including extra icons. In a butler pantry, a silverware basket was in play after a rinse; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

02

Add the rating-plate model from this dishwasher. In a farmhouse, a crumpled foil ball was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

03

Note wash, drain, dry, or a pause if the cycle language is visible. In a galley, a crumpled foil ball was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

04

In a basement kitchenette, a glass on the tines was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

Before you call

Safe checks you can make

These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.

01

Cancel the cycle from the normal control if the booklet shows how. In a pool cabana, a silverware basket was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

02

Do not scoop water with metal tools near wiring. In a mudroom kitchen, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

03

Photograph the display and write the cycle name if one is shown. In a rental suite, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

Safety warning

Important safety warning

01

Important safety warning.

Internal covers, terminal blocks, and locked doors stay closed at home. In a chef line, a detergent cup was in play after a rinse; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate. Stop if water is reaching the floor or an electrical outlet. If water is near electrical parts, do not keep using the appliance. If you see smoke, sparks, or a burning smell, stop.

Please avoid

What not to attempt

01

Do not open internal panels or touch high-voltage terminals. Do not keep running water-using programs if liquid is at the outlet. In a terrace, a detergent cup was in play when the door was just latched; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

02

Do not bypass door locks, safety switches, or interlocks. In a in-law kitchen, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

03

Do not keep running the dishwasher through a program that immediately fails. In a penthouse, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate

Get help

When to call a technician

01

Book a diagnosis

If F11 is still on the La Cornue dishwasher after a documented restart, or you are unsure, book a visit with the exact display, rating-plate model, and ZIP. In a penthouse, a bottom rack was in play mid-cycle; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

References

Sources & references

  • Display messages for a dishwasher belong in the booklet that shipped with the appliance. In a tasting kitchen, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F11 with this dishwasher rating plate.
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