F16
GE Profile · PDT855SSJSS 24 in Built-In with Hidden Controls
The water temperature is too high. Check the home water heater setting — it should be set to 120°F (49°C). If the water heater setting is correct, check the dishwasher thermistor and heating element. A stuck heating relay on the control board could also cause this error.
Error F16 on the GE Profile PDT855SSJSS 24 in Built-In with Hidden Controls means: High Water Temperature. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Dishwasher Thermistor or Heating Element” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $15-$40). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dishwasher
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While many dishwasher repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
dishwasher · 2 fixes
The GE Profile PDT855SSJSS 24 in Built-In with Hidden Controls has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F16 also appears on 7 other GE Profile models:
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