Dishwasher error codes most often indicate a problem with the water, pump, heating or electronics. On this page you will find an overview of the most common error messages of dishwashers of various brands and recommended solutions to problems. Cleaning the filters, checking the water supply or restarting the appliance will often help.
Modern dishwashers from the brands Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux, AEG, Whirlpool, Indesit, Beko, Samsung, LG or Miele are equipped with a system of error messages that help to quickly detect a fault and facilitate the repair of the appliance.
On this page you will find an overview of the most common dishwasher error codes, their meaning and recommended solutions. Thanks to this, many problems can be solved by yourself without the need to call the service.
Many errors are simply related to routine maintenance - for example, a clogged filter, a clogged water drain, or a problem with the water supply. However, in some cases it may be necessary to replace a specific part.
Error codes for dishwashers – Bosch / Siemens / Neff
- E01 / E02 - electronics or control module error
- E09 - heating or heating element problem
- E14 - water flow or flow sensor problem
- E15 - water leakage or activated AquaStop
- E19 - problem with heat exchanger solenoid valve or water filling.
- E22 - clogged filter or drain problem
- E24 - water drain problem
- E25 - blocked drain pump
- Check Water - water supply problem
- Tap Symbol - weak or no water supply
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged filters
- clogged drain
- pump problem
- water leakage, faulty heating element
- electronics error
Error codes for dishwashers – Electrolux / AEG / Zanussi
- i10 - water filling problem
- i20 - water drain problem
- i30 - water leakage protection system activated
- i50 - circulation or drain fault pump
- i60 - water heating problem
- i70 - temperature sensor error
- i90 - electronics error or communication
- Door Open - door not closed properly
- Water Tap - water supply problem
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged filter
- clogged drain
- pump problem
- faulty sensor
- water leakage
- electronics error
Error codes for dishwashers – Whirlpool / Indesit
- F1 - temperature sensor error
- F2 - water leak or AquaStop
- F4 - water drain problem
- F6 - water supply problem
- F8 - water level problem
- F11 - pump error
- AL01 / AL02 - alarm activated or water leak
- Clean Filter - clogged filter
- Water Tap - water supply problem
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged drain
- faulty pump
- water supply problem
- clogged filters, water leakage.
Error codes for dishwashers – Beko
- E01 - water filling problem
- E02 - water drain problem
- E04 - water overflow or leakage
- E06 - water heating problem
- E09 - door or lock error
- H2 - temperature sensor problem
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged filters
- poor water supply
- faulty pump
- heating problem body
- door lock error.
Error codes for dishwashers – Samsung
- 4C - water supply problem
- 5C - water drain problem
- LC - water leakage
- HC - water heating problem
- LE - sensor error or water leak
- BE - buttons or electronics problem
- Door - door not closed properly
Most common causes of errors:
- poor water supply
- clogged drain
- water leakage
- faulty sensor
- heating problem
- electronics error
Error codes for dishwashers – LG
- IE - water filling problem
- OE - water drain problem
- LE - motor error or blocked arm
- HE - water heating problem
- FE - water overflow
- AE - water leakage
- PF - power failure
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged filter
- pump problem
- faulty motor, water leak
- electronics error
Error codes for dishwashers – Miele
- F11 - water drain problem
- F12 / F13 - water supply problem
- F14 - circulation pump error
- F24 - heating problem
- F70 - anti-water leakage system activated
- Waterproof - water leakage protection
- Intake / Drain - water supply or drain problem
Most common causes of errors:
- clogged drain
- pump problem
- water leakage
- faulty heating element
- poor water supply
Most common dishwasher problems
Dishwasher does not release water / The dishwasher starts but does not release water.
Possible causes:
- closed water supply
- clogged strainer
- defective valve
- AquaStop problem
Solution:
- check the water supply
- clean the strainer on the hose
- check the supply hose
- restart the appliance.
Dishwasher does not release water After the program ends, water remains inside.
Possible causes:
- clogged filter
- clogged drain
- faulty pump
Solution:
- clean the filter
- check
- drain hose
- check pump
Dishwasher does not heat water Dishes remain cold or poorly washed.
Possible causes:
- faulty heating element
- problem with thermostat
- electronics error.
Solution:
- restart dishwasher
- check and error message
- if necessary check the heating element.
The dishwasher is leaking Water appears under the dishwasher or inside the appliance.
Possible causes:
- damaged seal
- clogged filter
- water leakage from the hose
- AquaStop activated
Solution:
- check the seal
- clean the filters
- check the hoses and connections
The dishwasher does not wash the dishes well. The dishes remain dirty or have a coating on them.
Possible causes:
- arms clogged
- clogged filters
- low water pressure
- unsuitable detergent
Solution:
- clean the spray arms
- clean the filters
- check the detergent dosage.
The dishwasher is noisy It makes unusual noises during operation.
Possible causes:
- foreign object in the pump
- worn pump
- wrongly stored dishes.
Solution:
- check the filter and the pump
- remove foreign objects
- check the correct storage of dishes
Most dishwasher problems are related to routine maintenance, clogged filters, or problems with the water supply and drain. Regular cleaning of filters, arms and inspection of hoses can significantly extend the life of the appliance and prevent more expensive repairs. If the error remains even after cleaning and restarting the appliance, it may be a defect in the electronics, pump or heating system. In this case, we recommend contacting a qualified service.