Where do I find the model information that belongs with F13?

In a penthouse, a silverware basket was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. F13 stays display text on this dishwasher; it is not a spare-part name.

La Cornue Dishwasher F13 Error Code

Q: Will this page tell a technician which board to replace for F13?

In a carriage house, a crumpled foil ball was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. F13 stays display text on this dishwasher; it is not a spare-part name.

Q: Should I keep running this dishwasher while F13 is on the control?

In a pool cabana, a crumpled foil ball was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. F13 stays display text on this dishwasher; it is not a spare-part name.

Q: Does F13 name the same repair on every La Cornue dishwasher?

In a mudroom kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. F13 stays display text on this dishwasher; it is not a spare-part name.

A La Cornue dishwasher showing F13 needs notes from the kitchen, not a universal fault name from a website. In a in-law kitchen, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate.

Book a Repair (310) 570-2050

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Last reviewed September 5, 2026

Written by Elena Voss Published September 5, 2026 Technically reviewed September 5, 2026

Error code F13

Appliance Dishwasher

Quick answer

Seeing F13 on a dishwasher? Photograph the control and stop if hazards are present. In a penthouse, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate.

Model compatibility: La Cornue reuses codes across series and model years, so F13 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

Start with the live control: F13. Write if standing water is visible in the base when it is safe to look. In a carriage house, a detergent cup was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. In a pool house, a detergent cup was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. Nothing here names a single failed part for every series. In a butler pantry, a silverware basket was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. In a terrace, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate.

Signs

Symptoms you may notice

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a galley, a detergent cup was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a basement kitchenette, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a tasting kitchen, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a courtyard, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Why it happens

Possible causes

Write F13 exactly as the dishwasher showed it, including extra icons. In a rental suite, a silverware basket was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Add the rating-plate model from this dishwasher. In a breakfast bar, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Write if standing water is visible in the base when it is safe to look. In a butler pantry, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

In a farmhouse, a glass on the tines was in play late after dinner; keep F13 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.

Photograph the display and write the cycle name if one is shown. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Try a manufacturer-approved restart only as documented. In a ADU, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Cancel the cycle from the normal control if the booklet shows how. In a pool house, a bottom rack was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Important safety warning.

A burning smell or visible spark ends home checks immediately. In a studio, a detergent cup was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate. Stop for smoke, sparks, or a burning smell. 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

Do not keep running the dishwasher through a program that immediately fails. Do not keep running water-using programs if liquid is at the outlet. In a rooftop kitchen, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not order a part from F13 without an on-site confirmation. In a ADU, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not scrape, paint over, or discard the rating plate. In a pool house, a detergent cup was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Get help

When to call a technician

Book a diagnosis

Do not wait through repeated failed cycles. If F13 keeps coming back on this dishwasher, schedule service with your notes. In a pool house, a detergent cup was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

References

Sources & references

This archive is observational and does not replace the papers that came with the dishwasher. In a penthouse, a crumpled foil ball was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate.

About the author

Elena Voss

Independent content specialist

Elena Voss is the content specialist behind La Cornue appliance service guides. Elena researches common La Cornue appliance faults, translates technical service information into plain language, and works…

Areas of expertise

Château® ranges
CornuFé® ranges
Château® ranges
Ventilation hoods
Ovens & cooktops
Error-code diagnostics

Editorial responsibilities

Writes appliance guides and error-code explanations, coordinates technical review with experienced technicians, and updates content when guidance or products change.

Profile last reviewed September 5, 2026

Book a repair

Tell us what’s wrong — we’ll take it from there

Share a few details and we’ll confirm an appointment. Prefer to talk? Call us and we’ll help right away.

Phone (310) 570-2050

Email Lacornuelosangeles@gmail.com

Hours Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Service area Serving Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Response time Appointment timing depends on location, route capacity, appliance type, and parts needs.

La Cornue Dishwasher F13 Error Code

Error code overview

What this code means

Symptoms you may notice

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a galley, a detergent cup was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a basement kitchenette, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a tasting kitchen, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a courtyard, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Possible causes

Write F13 exactly as the dishwasher showed it, including extra icons. In a rental suite, a silverware basket was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Add the rating-plate model from this dishwasher. In a breakfast bar, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Write if standing water is visible in the base when it is safe to look. In a butler pantry, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

In a farmhouse, a glass on the tines was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Safe checks you can make

Photograph the display and write the cycle name if one is shown. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Try a manufacturer-approved restart only as documented. In a ADU, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Cancel the cycle from the normal control if the booklet shows how. In a pool house, a bottom rack was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Important safety warning

Important safety warning.

What not to attempt

Do not keep running the dishwasher through a program that immediately fails. Do not keep running water-using programs if liquid is at the outlet. In a rooftop kitchen, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not order a part from F13 without an on-site confirmation. In a ADU, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not scrape, paint over, or discard the rating plate. In a pool house, a detergent cup was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

When to call a technician

Book a diagnosis

Seeing this code on your La Cornue appliance?

Frequently asked questions

Sources & references

Ready to restore your La Cornue appliance?

Tell us what’s wrong — we’ll take it from there

La Cornue Dishwasher F13 Error Code

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a galley, a detergent cup was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a basement kitchenette, a silverware basket was in play when the door was just latched; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a tasting kitchen, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Record whether the door was latched and whether you heard water moving. In a courtyard, a crumpled foil ball was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Say whether the message appeared at start, mid-cycle, or after a restart. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate while F13 is on the dishwasher

Write F13 exactly as the dishwasher showed it, including extra icons. In a rental suite, a silverware basket was in play mid-cycle; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Add the rating-plate model from this dishwasher. In a breakfast bar, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Write if standing water is visible in the base when it is safe to look. In a butler pantry, a crumpled foil ball was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

In a farmhouse, a glass on the tines was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Photograph the display and write the cycle name if one is shown. In a rooftop kitchen, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Try a manufacturer-approved restart only as documented. In a ADU, a glass on the tines was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Cancel the cycle from the normal control if the booklet shows how. In a pool house, a bottom rack was in play after a rinse; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Important safety warning.

Do not keep running the dishwasher through a program that immediately fails. Do not keep running water-using programs if liquid is at the outlet. In a rooftop kitchen, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not order a part from F13 without an on-site confirmation. In a ADU, a bottom rack was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Do not scrape, paint over, or discard the rating plate. In a pool house, a detergent cup was in play late after dinner; keep F13 with this dishwasher rating plate

Book a diagnosis

Seeing this code on your La Cornue appliance?

La Cornue Dishwasher F14 Error Code

La Cornue Dishwasher F15 Error Code

La Cornue Dishwasher F16 Error Code

01 Where do I find the model information that belongs with F13?

02 Will this page tell a technician which board to replace for F13?

03 Should I keep running this dishwasher while F13 is on the control?

04 Does F13 name the same repair on every La Cornue dishwasher?

Ready to restore your La Cornue appliance?

Tell us what’s wrong — we’ll take it from there