Balay Dishwashers Error Codes

E01

Dishwasher does not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.

Water Inlet Valve / Aquastop Failure

E02

Dishwasher fills briefly, then stops and displays E02; sometimes accompanied by humming from the base.

Circulation Pump Failure or Blockage

E03

Program stops during wash or rinse; dishwasher drains repeatedly and shows E03.

Heating Circuit Failure (Flow Heater / Heating Element)

E04

Dishwasher stops and shows E04; often associated with poor or no water circulation and sometimes overfilling.

Water Level / Flow Meter or Pressure System Fault

E05

Dishwasher fills slowly or not enough; cycle stops with E05 and dishes remain dirty.

Insufficient Water Fill / Flow Restriction

E06

Dishwasher will not start; door appears closed but E06 is displayed.

Door Lock / Door Switch Failure

E07

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with E07; sometimes water remains in the base and the machine may be noisy.

Drying Fan or Ventilation System Fault

E08

Dishwasher displays E08 and may have poor washing performance; water level appears too low in the tub.

Low Water Level During Wash

E09

Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and wet; E09 appears near the end of the program.

Heater Failure in Circulation Pump (Integrated Heater)

E10

Dishwasher shows E10 and may stop during drying; sometimes accompanied by poor drying results.

Heat Pump / Drying System Fault (Model-dependent)

E11

Dishwasher stops and shows E11; water may be present but heating and drying are affected.

NTC Temperature Sensor Failure

E12

Dishwasher shows E12 and may have heavy limescale deposits; heating performance is reduced.

Limescale-related Heating / Flow Restriction Fault

E13

Dishwasher displays E13; water entering the machine may be excessively hot (connected to hot water supply).

Inlet Water Temperature Too High

E14

Dishwasher fills erratically or not at all; E14 is displayed and cycle stops.

Flow Meter / Water Inlet Measurement Fault

E15

Dishwasher stops, continuously runs the drain pump, and displays E15; often accompanied by no response to buttons until unplugged.

Leak Detected in Base (Aquastop Safety Activated)

E16

Dishwasher overfills or repeatedly fills and drains; E16 is displayed.

Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill

E17

Dishwasher quickly shows E17 during filling; may be associated with very high water pressure or rapid filling.

Excessive Water Inlet / High Pressure

E18

Dishwasher does not fill or fills very slowly; E18 appears on the display.

Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill

E19

Dishwasher shows E19; may stop during filling or regeneration phase (softener).

Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault

E20

Dishwasher displays E20; may be related to circulation or drain pump issues depending on model.

General Pump / Motor Fault

E21

Dishwasher shows E21; water may be present but not circulating properly, and spray arms may not turn.

Circulation Pump Blocked or Overloaded

E22

Dishwasher stops and shows E22; water may not drain properly and dirty water remains in the bottom.

Drain Filter / Sump Blockage

E23

Dishwasher shows E23; water does not drain and you may hear no drain pump noise or only a faint hum.

Drain Pump Electrical Failure

E24

Dishwasher shows E24; water remains in the bottom and the machine may stop shortly after starting.

Drain System Blockage / Installation Error

E25

Dishwasher shows E25; water does not drain and a grinding noise may be heard from the base.

Drain Pump Blocked / Impeller Obstruction

E26

Dishwasher shows E26; may be related to water softener or dosing system malfunction.

Water Softener / Dosing Valve Fault

E27

Dishwasher shows E27, often at the beginning of the cycle; may be accompanied by dim lights or other appliances flickering.

Mains Voltage Too Low

Symptom

Detergent tablet remains partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.

Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.

No Mains Power / Control Module Not Supplying Low Voltage

Symptom

Dishwasher door drops down quickly or does not stay in intermediate positions.

Door Spring / Cable Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher has a bad smell inside, even when not in use.

Biofilm / Grease Build-up in Sump and Hoses

Symptom

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

Interior Light / Door Switch Auxiliary Circuit Fault

Symptom

Dishwasher is very noisy during wash or drain, with grinding or rattling sounds.

Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during the cycle.

Door Seal / Overflow Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks water from the rear or underneath, but no error code is shown.

Internal Hose or Sump Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher leaves water standing in the bottom after the cycle, but no error code is displayed.

Partial Drain Failure / Residual Water

Symptom

Dishwasher powers on but will not start a program; Start button does nothing and no error code is shown.

User Interface / Door Interlock Logic Fault

Symptom

Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty, with food residues and film on glasses.

Poor Wash Performance / Insufficient Spray Pressure

Symptom

Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or fill.

Mechanical Vibration / Installation Issue

Symptom

Glasses come out cloudy or with white spots after the wash.

Limescale Deposits / Poor Rinse

Symptom

Plastic items and the upper rack remain wet after the cycle, while plates are mostly dry.

Normal Condensation Drying / Suboptimal Drying Performance

Symptom

Upper rack does not clean properly while lower rack is clean.

Upper Spray Arm / Feed Tube Flow Restriction