Written by
Annika Berglund Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF68
ApplianceDishwasher
F68 and the drain pump
A BLDC drain pump fault is what F68 reports on the DBI564 series. The DBI565 manual links it to a blockage in the drain pump, a blockage that can also bring up the water outlet fault.
Checks from the DBI565 manual
See whether the drain pump is blocked.
Make sure the drain hose is fitted as the installation instructions describe.
Reset
Close the water supply valve.
Unplug the machine for 60 seconds.
Plug it back in and open the water supply.
Run any dishwashing program.
If F68 returns, book a technician.
Also worth a look
F11: the outlet fault that shares the blocked pump cause
F56: a fault with the pump that circulates wash water
Asko dishwasher service in San Francisco starts on (415) 993-3547. Bring up F68, the model number and the results of your drain hose and reset checks. Visit Asko dishwasher repair for further information.
Model compatibility: Asko reuses codes across series and model years, so F68 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
F68 is the BLDC drain pump fault shown by Asko DBI564 series dishwashers.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, water lines, sealed cooling systems or anything behind a panel. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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