Dishwashers Error Codes
141 error codes across 12 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.
Bosch
42 codesWater supply check message — the dishwasher is not filling with water.
Technical fault — an unspecified technical error has occurred.
Water in sump error — water is not draining properly from the sump.
Drain error — water is not draining from the unit.
Drain pump error — drain pump is blocked or pump cover is loose.
Supply voltage error — electrical supply voltage is too low (less than 98 volts).
Water supply error — dishwasher is not filling with water or water supply is insufficient.
Water drainage error — water is not draining properly from the dishwasher sump.
Drain error — water is not draining from the dishwasher.
Drain pump error — drain pump is blocked or pump cover is loose.
Voltage error — supply voltage is too low (less than 98 volts).
Water supply error — dishwasher is not filling with water or water supply is insufficient.
Heating error — a problem with the heating system has been detected.
Heating element error — the dishwasher is not heating water properly.
Water inlet issue — water is not entering the dishwasher properly.
Supply hose kinked or water supply turned off — water is not being supplied to the dishwasher.
Technical fault error — a technical malfunction has occurred.
Water in sump error — water is not draining from the sump area.
Drain error — water is not draining from the dishwasher.
Drain pump error — drain pump is blocked or pump cover is loose.
Supply voltage error — electrical supply voltage is too low.
Water supply error — dishwasher is not filling with water properly.
Technical fault error — a technical fault has occurred in the dishwasher.
Supply hose kinked or water supply turned off — water is not entering the dishwasher.
Technical fault has occurred — various technical errors indicated by error codes in this range.
Water supply error — the dishwasher is not receiving water or water supply is insufficient.
Water in sump — filters are dirty or blocked preventing proper drainage.
Drain error — water is not draining from the unit.
Drain pump error — drain pump is blocked or pump cover is loose.
Supply voltage error — electrical supply voltage is too low (less than 98 volts).
Water in sump error — water is not draining properly from the sump area.
Drain error — water is not draining from the dishwasher.
Drain pump error — the drain pump is blocked or its cover is loose.
Electrical supply voltage error — supply voltage is too low.
Water leak detected — the anti-flood device (Aqua Stop) has been triggered.
Heating element problem — the heating element is not functioning correctly.
Filter clogged — the dishwasher filters need cleaning.
Drain error — the dishwasher is unable to drain water properly.
Drain pump error — the drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not properly seated.
Water drainage issue — water is not draining from the dishwasher.
Overflow error — water level inside the dishwasher is too high.
Temperature sensor malfunction — the temperature sensor is not reading correctly.
LG
30 codesWater leakage detected — the dishwasher has detected an internal leak.
Oversudsing error — excessive suds detected in the dishwasher.
Control Lock is activated — all buttons except POWER are locked.
Water supply issue — the dishwasher is not receiving adequate water supply.
Drainage problem — water is not draining properly from the dishwasher.
Heating error — the water heating element is not functioning properly.
Overflow detected — water level has exceeded the safe maximum.
Heat air dry fan motor error — the drying fan motor is not functioning.
Heated air temperature sensor error — the drying temperature sensor is not functioning.
Excessive water supplied — too much water is entering the dishwasher.
Cycle finished normally — green LED on SignaLight display.
Heater circuit failure — the heating element is not functioning properly.
Water inlet problem — water is not entering the dishwasher properly.
Rinse aid level setting mode is selected — indicates current rinse aid dispenser level.
Wash motor error — the wash motor is not operating properly.
Test mode is selected — the dishwasher is in test mode (# represents a number).
Vario motor error — the variable flow motor is not functioning.
Drainage problem — water is not draining from the dishwasher.
Download Cycle indicator — the Tub Clean cycle is currently selected.
Download cycle is selected — indicates which downloadable cycle is currently active.
Download Cycle Express is selected — this indicates the current download cycle, not an error.
Download Cycle Rinse is selected — this indicates the current download cycle, not an error.
Download Cycle indicator — the Pots & Pans cycle is currently selected.
Download Cycle Casseroles is selected — this indicates the current download cycle, not an error.
Download Cycle Glassware is selected — this indicates the current download cycle, not an error.
Download Cycle Night Care is selected — this indicates the current download cycle, not an error.
Error condition indicated by red LED light on SignaLight display.
Water temperature sensor error — the temperature sensor is not reading correctly.
Cycle has been paused — white LED is blinking on SignaLight display.
Normal operation — white LED is illuminated steadily on SignaLight display.
GE
19 codesIcemaker faulty due to ice clumping or disconnected water supply.
Control error — the START/RESET pad has been pressed.
Control error — dishwasher will attempt to reset.
The CLEANSENSOR is not working properly and did not activate during the first part of the NORMAL or POTS & PANS cycles.
Control panel error detected with flashing display lights and beeping sound.
Control or sequence switch error detected with flashing display lights and beeping sound.
Display lights for dispenser features indicating choices of ice type or water.
Defrost system malfunction.
Controls the door alarm feature on refrigerator.
Indicates one or both refrigerator doors being open.
There is too much water in the dishwasher.
Freezer fault; package holding doorway open, check frozen food items.
Indicates refrigeration system error or malfunction.
No fault with the refrigerator.
Electrical power to the dishwasher has been interrupted but is now back on.
Not enough water is entering the dishwasher.
The START/RESET pad was pressed and the dishwasher is draining and resetting.
Inside temperatures too high for proper food storage.
Drain is blocked. The drain is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in a satisfactory manner and will stop.
Ikea
19 codesDrain error — unable to drain water during wash cycle.
Water fill error — unable to fill with water.
General malfunction or problem preventing cycle start/operation.
Drain error — water is not draining from the unit.
The appliance does not fill with water.
The appliance does not drain water properly.
Anti-flood device activation has been triggered.
The appliance does not fill with water.
The appliance does not fill with water (related to i10).
The appliance does not drain water.
Anti-flood device activated preventing water from leaking out of dishwasher.
Water level sensor issue (related to i41-i44).
Fault in wash pump or drain pump.
High water temperature inside machine or malfunction of the temperature sensor.
High water level inside the machine.
Water feed error — unable to fill with water.
Drain error — unable to drain water during cycle.
Water flood safety device activated — potential flooding detected.
Malfunction detected — indicated by flashing white light below door.
Hotpoint
9 codesSalt reservoir is empty.
Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
General wash issues (possibly low pressure, system blockages).
Detected dirty filters / drain hose issues.
Too low water pressure - tap not fully open.
Indicates error similar to F2 - general wash issues.
Indicates error similar to F3 - dirty filters or drain hose.
Error after cycle completion, requiring an open/close action to restart.
Error due to door not closing properly after start press.
Whirlpool
7 codesIndicates a serious malfunction requiring service.
Filter maintenance indicator — signals when the filter needs to be cleaned for optimal performance.
Cycles can run longer due to system delays or adjustments.
Communication failure between the user interface (UI) and the main control board. This prevents the dishwasher from starting or completing cycles.
Indicates a malfunction requiring service technician intervention.
Cycle is paused due to interruption by opening the dishwasher.
Prevents water from overflowing by detecting full tub condition; gets triggered if blocked.
Comfee
4 codesWater inlet issue — water is not entering the dishwasher properly due to low pressure or closed faucet.
Heating element malfunction — the water heating system is not functioning properly.
Overflow detected — water level has exceeded safe limits inside the dishwasher.
Communication failure — the main PCB and TFT display PCB are not communicating properly.