Bertazzoni Dishwashers F56 Error: Wash motor error
What Does F56 Mean on a Bertazzoni Dishwasher? F56 is a wash motor fault code on Bertazzoni dishwashers built on the ASKO platform. After the tub fills, the control board attempts to start the wash motor; if the motor fails to reach operating speed or draws abnormal current within the expected start window — typically […]
Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
No. A stalled wash motor cannot clean dishes, and continued cycling with a failed motor risks overheating the pump housing and control board.
Can I reset the code?
Yes. A 2-minute power-cycle can reset a thermal-protection trip, but F56 caused by a mechanically failed motor or capacitor will recur.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: F56 returns each time the cycle reaches the wash phase., A burning smell is detected from beneath the appliance..
Symptoms You May Notice
Machine fills then stops mid-cycle
The dishwasher fills with water normally but wash action never starts; the cycle halts around 15 minutes in with F56 on the display.
No spray arm activity audible
The characteristic rushing sound of water circulating through the spray arms is completely absent after the fill phase.
Possible Causes
Burned-out or seized wash motor
The motor windings have failed or the motor shaft has seized, drawing excessive current or producing no rotation.
Requires ProfessionalFailed motor capacitor
The start/run capacitor that supplies the initial torque to the wash motor has failed, preventing the motor from starting.
Requires ProfessionalSafe Checks You Can Do
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1
Clear the pump sump of debris
Remove the lower spray arm and filter assembly. Inspect the sump thoroughly for any debris that could overload the motor. Clear and reassemble before testing again.
Even small objects like cherry pits or broken crockery shards can create enough load to trigger F56.
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2
Power-cycle at the breaker
With the sump clear, switch the breaker off for 2 minutes to allow the motor thermal protection to reset, then restart a cycle.
A 2-minute wait (rather than 60 seconds) allows motor windings to cool if a thermal trip was involved.
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- Motor windings test open or shorted with a multimeter.
- Motor capacitor shows no capacitance or has bulged.
- F56 persists after sump cleaning and repeated power-cycle attempts.
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