BECKEN Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Dishwasher will not fill with water, cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is shown on the display.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Dishwasher shows E10 and does not start the wash; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
Motor / Pump Drive Error
E11
Dishwasher displays E11 and may stop during drying; fan noises may be absent or intermittent.
Drying Fan or Ventilation Error
E12
Dishwasher shows E12 and may have poor water softening performance, with white spots on dishes.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error
E13
Dishwasher displays E13 and may stop with water remaining; often related to turbidity or water quality sensing.
Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error
E14
Dishwasher shows E14 and may fill erratically or stop mid-cycle; water usage seems abnormal.
Flow Meter Signal Error
E15
Dishwasher displays E15 and will not start; anti-flood system is active even though no visible leak is seen.
Base Tray Flood Sensor Activated
E16
Dishwasher shows E16 and may continuously fill or overflow when powered.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection
E17
Dishwasher displays E17 and may not start; often associated with door not being recognized as closed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E18
Dishwasher shows E18 and may stop with a small amount of water in the base; often related to partial drain issues.
Partial Drain / Slow Drain Error
E19
Dishwasher displays E19 and may have issues with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
Dispenser Solenoid / Valve Error
E2
Dishwasher does not drain, water remains in the bottom of the tub and E2 is displayed.
Drain Timeout / Drain Pump Fault
E20
Dishwasher shows E20 and may stop during circulation; sometimes accompanied by unusual pump noises.
Circulation Pump Overload / Blockage
E3
Dishwasher fills but does not heat the water; cycles take unusually long and E3 appears near the end.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle, attempts to drain repeatedly, and E4 is displayed. Sometimes a beeping alarm sounds.
Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher overfills with water, water level is above the filter, sometimes leaking from the door, and E5 is shown.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E6
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and not properly cleaned; E6 appears related to temperature sensing.
NTC Temperature Sensor Error
E7
Dishwasher stops shortly after starting wash, spray arms do not rotate, and E7 is displayed.
Circulation Pump Failure
E8
Dishwasher shows E8 and may stop with insufficient water in the tub; spray arms may not be fully submerged.
Insufficient Water Level / Flow Restriction
E9
Dishwasher displays E9 and may leak or trip the breaker when heating; often associated with integrated heater issues.
Heater Leakage / Heater Circuit Short to Ground
Symptom
Detergent tablet remains undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispensing / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance without any error code.
Poor Drying / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
Door Hinge / Spring Counterbalance Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during the cycle.
Door Alignment / Latch Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Component Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher interior light (if fitted) does not work, but the appliance otherwise operates normally.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath, with water appearing at the sides or back of the cabinet.
Internal Hose or Pump Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Pump Bearing Wear / Cavitation
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during the wash cycle.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray Arm
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
User Interface / Start Inhibit
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty, with food residues and film remaining.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash phases.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, even when the door is closed.
No Power / Main Supply Fault
Symptom
Rust-colored stains or corrosion marks on cutlery and inside the tub.
Corrosion / Contamination
Symptom
Strong bad smell from inside the dishwasher, even when not in use.
Odor / Bacterial Build-Up
Symptom
Water remains in the bottom of the dishwasher between cycles, causing a stale smell.
Backflow / Check Valve Issue
Symptom
White film or spots on glasses and dishes after washing.
Limescale / Hard Water Deposits
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher will not fill with water, cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is shown on the display.
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Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10 and does not start the wash; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
|
Motor / Pump Drive Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11 and may stop during drying; fan noises may be absent or intermittent.
|
Drying Fan or Ventilation Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12 and may have poor water softening performance, with white spots on dishes.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13 and may stop with water remaining; often related to turbidity or water quality sensing.
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Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher shows E14 and may fill erratically or stop mid-cycle; water usage seems abnormal.
|
Flow Meter Signal Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher displays E15 and will not start; anti-flood system is active even though no visible leak is seen.
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Base Tray Flood Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher shows E16 and may continuously fill or overflow when powered.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher displays E17 and may not start; often associated with door not being recognized as closed.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher shows E18 and may stop with a small amount of water in the base; often related to partial drain issues.
|
Partial Drain / Slow Drain Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher displays E19 and may have issues with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
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Dispenser Solenoid / Valve Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher does not drain, water remains in the bottom of the tub and E2 is displayed.
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Drain Timeout / Drain Pump Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20 and may stop during circulation; sometimes accompanied by unusual pump noises.
|
Circulation Pump Overload / Blockage | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher fills but does not heat the water; cycles take unusually long and E3 appears near the end.
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Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle, attempts to drain repeatedly, and E4 is displayed. Sometimes a beeping alarm sounds.
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Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher overfills with water, water level is above the filter, sometimes leaking from the door, and E5 is shown.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and not properly cleaned; E6 appears related to temperature sensing.
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NTC Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher stops shortly after starting wash, spray arms do not rotate, and E7 is displayed.
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Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher shows E8 and may stop with insufficient water in the tub; spray arms may not be fully submerged.
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Insufficient Water Level / Flow Restriction | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9 and may leak or trip the breaker when heating; often associated with integrated heater issues.
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Heater Leakage / Heater Circuit Short to Ground | View Details |
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Detergent tablet remains undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
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Detergent Dispensing / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
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Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance without any error code.
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Poor Drying / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
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Door Hinge / Spring Counterbalance Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during the cycle.
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Door Alignment / Latch Issue | View Details |
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Dishwasher emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating during operation.
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Overheating / Electrical Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior light (if fitted) does not work, but the appliance otherwise operates normally.
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Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath, with water appearing at the sides or back of the cabinet.
|
Internal Hose or Pump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
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Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
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Pump Bearing Wear / Cavitation | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during the wash cycle.
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Foreign Object in Pump or Spray Arm | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
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User Interface / Start Inhibit | View Details |
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Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty, with food residues and film remaining.
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Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash phases.
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Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, even when the door is closed.
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No Power / Main Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Rust-colored stains or corrosion marks on cutlery and inside the tub.
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Corrosion / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Strong bad smell from inside the dishwasher, even when not in use.
|
Odor / Bacterial Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the bottom of the dishwasher between cycles, causing a stale smell.
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Backflow / Check Valve Issue | View Details |
| – |
White film or spots on glasses and dishes after washing.
|
Limescale / Hard Water Deposits | View Details |
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