Dishwasher will not start a cycle; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dishwasher or switch off the circuit breaker and close the water supply valve before working on the appliance.
Step-by-step checks:
- Verify water supply: Ensure the kitchen tap feeding the dishwasher is fully open. Check that other taps in the house have normal water pressure.
- Inspect inlet hose: Pull the dishwasher forward slightly and check the inlet hose for kinks, crushing, or sharp bends. Straighten if necessary.
- Clean inlet filter: Turn off the water supply. Unscrew the inlet hose from the rear of the dishwasher. Inside the valve connection there is a small mesh filter; carefully pull it out with needle-nose pliers, rinse under running water, and reinstall.
- Test fill: Restore power and water, then run a quick program. If E01 returns, the inlet valve coil or internal flow sensor may be faulty.
- Advanced check (for experienced DIYers): With power disconnected, access the base panel, locate the water inlet valve assembly, and test coil resistance with a multimeter. If open or shorted, replace the valve.
When to call a technician: If the valve receives power but does not open, or if the flow meter/pressure sensor on the side of the sump or valve body is defective, professional diagnosis and replacement are recommended.
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