Written by
Julian Reyes Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeFlashing temp light
ApplianceDishwasher
Draining that does not stop
One row of the Problem Solver table pairs a flashing temp light with a dishwasher that continues to drain. Nothing else about the symptom is described, so the row has just the one cause and one pair of instructions, shown below.
Possible cause
What to do
Fill level or fill time is not right
Check the fill level against the Water Fill Level section of the guide, then call for service
Put plainly, the booklet wants the fill level looked at first, using its own Water Fill Level section as the reference, and a service call after that.
Models named
ZBD5700 and ZBD5900, from the older Monogram series.
The row finishes with a service call, and ours is (415) 318-7427 for San Francisco and surrounding towns. Keep the model number and the outcome of your fill-level check close. Our Monogram dishwasher repair page covers more.
Model compatibility: Monogram reuses codes across series and model years, so Flashing temp light 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
A flashing temp light means the dishwasher continues to drain; the listed cause is an incorrect fill level or fill time.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Monogram appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Drain, fill, latch and cycle faults on Monogram dishwashers, with each flashing-light message linked and a written estimate first. Estimate comes first.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
Service areas are listed on the Locations page. Contact us with your ZIP code to confirm current coverage for your address.
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