AEG Dishwashers Error Codes

F1

Dishwasher displays F1 and may not start the wash cycle.

Water Inlet Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F2

Dishwasher shows F2 and water remains in the bottom after the cycle.

Drain Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F3

Dishwasher displays F3 and dishes come out cold and wet.

Heating Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F4

Dishwasher shows F4 and may stop mid-cycle with water inside.

Drainage / Pump Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F5

Dishwasher displays F5 and may not spray water correctly; arms may not rotate.

Spray Arm / Circulation Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F6

Dishwasher shows F6 and may not detect water level correctly.

Water Level / Flow Sensor Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F7

Dishwasher displays F7 and may overfill or underfill.

Water Inlet Valve / Flow Control Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F8

Dishwasher shows F8 and may run the drain pump continuously or not start.

Anti-Flood / Overfill Fault (Alternate Code Set)

F9

Dishwasher displays F9 and may stop with water inside or behave erratically.

Electronics / Power Supply Fault (Alternate Code Set)

i10

Dishwasher does not fill with water, cycle stops shortly after start and i10 is shown on the display.

Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill

i11

Dishwasher does not take in enough water, cycle is very short or stops with i11 displayed.

Insufficient Water Fill Detected

i20

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle, water remains in the bottom of the tub, and i20 is shown on the display.

Drainage Fault / Pump Timeout

i21

Dishwasher intermittently fails to drain completely, sometimes finishing with water left in the sump and i21 displayed.

Intermittent Drain Pump Performance Issue

i30

Dishwasher stops, attempts to drain continuously, and i30 is shown. Some models also beep and will not start a new cycle.

Anti-Flood System Activated / Water in Base Tray

i50

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays i50. You may hear a click but no pump or motor operation.

General Motor/Pump Triac Fault on Main Control Board

i51

Dishwasher shows i51 and will not run the wash cycle; drain may still function.

Circulation Pump Triac Fault

i52

Dishwasher displays i52 and may not drain correctly; wash cycle may abort.

Drain Pump Triac Fault

i53

Dishwasher shows i53 and may behave erratically with motor-related functions.

Motor Control Feedback / Triac Error

i60

Dishwasher does not heat water properly or overheats; i60 is displayed.

Heating System General Fault

i61

Dishwasher shows i61 and does not heat the water; cycles may be longer than normal.

Heater Open Circuit / No Heating

i62

Dishwasher displays i62 and may overheat or stop with very hot steam inside.

Overheating / Temperature Sensor Fault

i70

Dishwasher shows i70 and may not control temperature correctly.

NTC Temperature Sensor Circuit Fault

i80

Dishwasher displays i80 and may not start or may behave unpredictably.

Configuration / EEPROM Error

i81

Dishwasher shows i81 and may not complete cycles correctly.

Internal Communication / Configuration Fault

i90

Dishwasher displays i90 and will not start a program.

Main Control Board Programming Error

iA0

Dishwasher shows iA0 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.

Spray Arm Blocked / Spray System Fault

iC0

Dishwasher displays iC0 and may not respond to button presses correctly.

User Interface / Keypad Fault

iF0

Dishwasher shows iF0 and may run the drain pump continuously.

Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault

Symptom

Dishwasher causes glasses to become white or cloudy over time.

Limescale / Etching on Glassware

Symptom

Dishwasher display and buttons work, but the machine does not fill with water and remains silent after starting.

Inlet Valve Not Energized / Control or Wiring Fault

Symptom

Dishwasher does not start at all, no lights or display, completely dead.

No Power / Dead Appliance

Symptom

Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the half-open position.

Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher has a bad smell inside, even when empty.

Odor / Bacterial Build-Up

Symptom

Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; Start button does nothing or just beeps.

Door Not Detected Closed / Door Lock Fault

Symptom

Dishwasher interior is cold at the end of the cycle and dishes are wet, but no error code is displayed.

No Heating / Poor Drying Without Error

Symptom

Dishwasher interior light (if fitted) does not work, but the machine otherwise operates normally.

Interior Light Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher is very noisy during operation, with grinding, rattling, or humming sounds.

Excessive Operating Noise

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks water from the front of the door onto the floor.

Door Seal / Gasket Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet, but the door area is dry.

Internal Leak / Base Tray Flooding

Symptom

Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.

Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher leaves water at the bottom after the cycle, but no error code is shown.

Partial Drain / Residual Water

Symptom

Dishwasher runs but dishes are not cleaned properly; food remains on plates and glasses are cloudy.

Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure

Symptom

Dishwasher runs continuously without finishing, or cycle times are much longer than normal.

Extended Cycle / Heating or Sensor Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.

Electrical Short / Earth Leakage