Error codes for different dishwashers

Dishwasher error codes A modern dishwasher is a rather complex device in which dozens of compactly located units and sensors work smoothly. Such devices cannot operate without an electronic self-diagnosis system that can quickly detect a malfunction and turn off the dishwasher to prevent it from getting worse. The system's task is not only to stop the operation of a faulty dishwasher, but also to inform the user about the problem using a special code - an error code. It is the error codes of dishwashers of different brands that we will consider in this article.

Siemens dishwasher errors

Siemens dishwasher error codes cover the most important faults that could potentially occur in a dishwasher of any model of this brand. Let's look at these codes, decipher them and give brief recommendations for troubleshooting the problems that caused these codes to appear.

E1, E2, E9, E11 - indicate that the dishwasher cannot heat the water to the required temperature or heat the water at all. The reasons for this are the following: the heating element is faulty, the heating element triac is faulty, the temperature sensor is faulty, the water level sensor is broken. How to fix: check the resistance of the heating element and sensors, if necessary, clean the contacts or change the heating element and sensors.
E3, E5 – the dishwasher is not filling with water correctly. Reasons: the fill valve is broken, the fill filter is clogged, the leakage protection system has worked, the water level sensor is broken. What to do: deactivate the leakage protection system, at the same time eliminating the cause of the leakage, replace the pressure switch, replace the fill valve, clean the inlet filter.
E4 – problems with the pressure controller. Reasons: power is not supplied to the flow sensor or the flow sensor has failed. The solution to the E4 error problem is to replace the flow sensor, eliminate broken wiring, or clean the contacts.
E8 – very little water in the tank. Reasons: the drain hose is connected incorrectly (causing a siphon effect), very low water pressure due to a blockage or water supply. What we do: remove the blockage, connect the drain hose strictly according to the instructions, how best to do this is written in the article How to connect a dishwasher to water supply and sewerage?
E15 - an error with a similar code occurs in dishwasher models with full or partial protection against leaks. E15 pops up if both internal and external protection are triggered. In rare cases, a leak occurs at the junction of the Aqua Stop hose and the machine body, then E15 will not work. Solution to the problem: replacing the damaged hose and eliminating the housing leak.
E16, E17 – water is poured into the dishwasher independently (by gravity). Reasons: the flow sensor is broken, the fill valve is broken, or too much foam has formed inside the machine. Solution to the problem: replacing the flow sensor, fill valve, physically removing foam from the machine.
E21, E24 – problems with draining water. Reasons: the drain hose is pinched or clogged, the pump is clogged or broken. Troubleshooting: replacing the pump, cleaning the drain hose, pump.

For your information! Decoding codes for Siemens dishwashers is similar to deciphering codes for Bosch brand dishwashers.

Errors in Krona and Hansa dishwashers

Now we will take a quick look at the system errors of Krona and Hansa dishwashers. We will give examples of errors, their explanations, and also briefly talk about how to eliminate them. Let's start with system errors in Hansa dishwashers.

The self-diagnosis system of Hansa dishwashers is in many ways similar to the self-diagnosis system of a Siemens dishwasher, but there are still some differences. Code E1 tells us that the machine cannot pour enough water in the allotted time. Reasons: clogged or broken fill valve or filter, insufficient pressure. You can correct the error using the methods indicated above, namely, clean the filter, replace the valve, or open the water stronger.

dishwasher crown Error E4 on a Hansa dishwasher means that, on the contrary, there is too much water in it. Reasons: the valve does not close, the water level sensor does not function. In this case, checking and replacing one of these elements will help solve the problem. Now let’s look at the system errors of Crohn dishwashers, which also begin with the letter E. We will not describe the causes and methods for eliminating the errors, since they are similar.

E1 – the dishwasher’s leakage protection system is activated.
E2 – waste water goes into the sewer for too long.
E3 – the collected water takes too long to heat up to the temperature set by the program.
E4 – too much tap water has been poured into the dishwasher.
E5 - the thermistor is broken or there is no power supply.
E6, E7 – the heating element has burned out or there is no power supply to it.

Important! Decoding errors E9, E10, E11, E12, E14, E15, E17 of the Krona dishwasher corresponds to the decoding of Siemens dishwasher codes.

Miele and Kaiser dishwasher errors

Next, according to the plan, we will consider system errors in Kaiser dishwashers.These errors also begin with the letter E and also go in numerical order, but the decoding of the codes is different, so it’s easy to get confused here - be careful. E1 – The dishwasher spends too much time collecting water into the reservoir. E2 – the dishwasher cannot drain dirty water for the period of time specified by the program. The remaining decodings (E3, E4, E5, etc.) are the same as for the Krona dishwasher (see the previous paragraph).

Important! On some models of Kaiser dishwashers, errors E1, E2, E3, E4, etc. identical to errors E01, E02, E03, E04, etc.

System error codes for Miele dishwashers differ from those discussed above. Let's look at them.

F01 – the heating element is shorted or the temperature sensor is burned out.
F02 – the heating element fuse has tripped. It is necessary to check the resistance of the heating element and its electrics, detect and eliminate the breakdown, and then replace the fuse, an article has been written about detailed repairs Miele dishwasher repair.
F04 – the temperature sensor (NTC sensor) is broken.
F11 – The Miele dishwasher tries to remove water, but it does not leave, or it leaves extremely slowly.
F12 – tap water either does not flow into the tank at all, or it does, but extremely slowly.
F13, F14 – the pressure of the water entering the dishwasher is extremely low and the pressure of the water circulating in the machine is low.
F1E – there is no signal from the water flow sensor, most likely the tap is turned off or there is no water in the water supply.
F3E – interruptions in the operation of the pressure switch or heating element.
F78 – circulation pump jammed due to blockage. In rare cases, the cause of error F78 is a breakdown of the control board.

For your information! The appearance of a system error in Miele dishwashers is accompanied by an unpleasant sound signal, after which the dishwasher stops working.

Fagor dishwasher errors

The dishwasher manufacturer from Spain, Fagor, has also provided a diagnostic system. The error codes for these dishwashers have the following meaning:

F1 – error indicating that the dishwasher door is not closed.
F2 – there is no water in the dishwasher chamber; it is worth checking whether the water supply tap is open and whether the water supply system is clogged.
F3 – water does not drain from the machine, check the drain system for blockages and the pump for functionality.
F4 – there is too much water in the chamber. It is worth checking the fill valve and the water pressure in the tap.
F5 – water overheated above the set temperature. We check the temperature sensor and heating element.
F6 – water is not heated. It is necessary to check the heating element, the heating element triac on the control module and the temperature sensor.
F7 – interruptions in the operation of the temperature sensor.
F8 – alternate washing program does not work
F9 – incorrect operation when drawing water, the pressure switch may break.
F10 – control board malfunction.

Electrolux dishwasher errors

Electrolux dishwashers have specific errors that differ from those discussed above. Let's list them briefly:

i 10 – problems with getting water into the machine;
i 20 – problems with draining water from the machine;
i 30 – activation of protection against overfilling the machine with water; some interpret the i 30 error as the activation of the Aquastop system. In any case, to eliminate error code i 30, you will need to empty the water from the dishwasher tray;
i 50 – short circuit of the circulation pump triac;
i 60 – interruptions in water heating due to failure of the heating element or temperature sensor;
i 70 – break of the temperature sensor;
i 80 – malfunction of the control module memory;
i 90 – incorrect operation of the control board.

A detailed description and complete list of errors can be found in the article Electrolux dishwasher error codes.

Whirlpool dishwasher errors

For starters, we still have system errors for Whirlpool family dishwashers. Self-diagnosis of Whirlpool machines is one of the most advanced, especially for modern display models. Here are the error codes and their interpretation. dishwasher Whirlpool

E1, F2 – leakage protection made itself felt.
E2 – problems with the electrical network voltage.
E3, F3 – power failure of the heating element.
E4 – temperature sensor burned out.
E5, F6 – pouring water into the machine takes too long. Most often, the cause may be a breakdown of the Whirlpool dishwasher fill valve or pressure switch. Sometimes the reason is that the user forgot to open the water supply tap.
F5 – the rocker arm is blocked. It is worth checking whether the dishes are placed correctly.
E6, F4 – water drainage is significantly difficult or absent altogether.
F1 – thermistor operates intermittently, poor contact.
F9 – water is pouring into the dishwasher without stopping.
FC – the sensor that determines water hardness has broken down, this error is programmed only into modern models of Whirlpool dishwashers, that is, it is rare.
FA – the indicator light that determines the purity of the water is broken.

In conclusion, we note that all modern dishwashers from Bosch, Siemens, Hansa and others have a self-diagnosis program, which contains approximately the same list of errors. This protects the equipment from fatal damage. Thanks to this program, the user can identify and fix the problem himself, although not in all cases.