Café Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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C0
Dishwasher displays C0 at the end of the cycle; unit appears to operate normally.
Cycle Complete Indicator (No Fault)
C1
Dishwasher runs but then stops and displays C1; unit may attempt to drain continuously.
Extended Drain Time / Drain Timeout
C2
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; water remains in the tub and may not drain fully.
Drain Pump Failure / No Drain
C3
Dishwasher displays C3 and may shut down; unit may attempt to drain repeatedly even when empty.
Flood Condition / Overfill Detected
C4
Dishwasher displays C4; cycle may end early and dishes may be left dirty with little or no water spray.
Wash Pump / Circulation Failure
C5
Dishwasher displays C5; cycle may stop or pause unexpectedly, sometimes with incomplete draining.
Drain Pump or Diverter Feedback Error
C6
Dishwasher displays C6; dishes may not be cleaned well and water temperature may feel low.
Water Temperature Too Low / Heater Performance Issue
C7
Dishwasher displays C7; cycle may complete but drying performance is poor or inconsistent.
Heater or Temperature Sensor Fault
C8
Dishwasher displays C8; detergent may not dispense properly or wash performance is poor.
Detergent Dispenser / Vent Error
C9
Dishwasher displays C9; unit may stop or pause, sometimes with unusual noises from the lower area.
Diverter or Spray System Error
DE
Dishwasher displays DE; unit may not start and may indicate door-related issues.
Door Error / Door Not Closed
F1
Dishwasher displays F1; unit may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Water Inlet / Fill Fault
F2
Dishwasher displays F2; water may remain in the tub and the unit may not complete the cycle.
Drain Fault / No Drain
F3
Dishwasher displays F3; unit may overfill or stop with water remaining in the tub.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
F4
Dishwasher displays F4; unit may not heat water properly and cleaning performance is reduced.
Heating Circuit Fault
F5
Dishwasher displays F5; unit may not start or may stop with door-related messages.
Door Latch / Door Switch Fault
F6
Dishwasher displays F6; unit may not fill with water or may stop shortly after starting.
Fill Timeout / No Fill
F7
Dishwasher displays F7; unit may stop mid-cycle or not start, often associated with control issues.
Control Board / Software Fault
F8
Dishwasher displays F8; unit may not heat or dry properly.
Heater / Temperature Sensor Error
F9
Dishwasher displays F9; unit may overfill or leak from the door or base.
Overfill / Overflow Fault
H2O
Dishwasher displays H2O; unit may pause or extend the cycle while trying to fill.
Low Water Supply / Fill Error
LE
Dishwasher displays LE; unit may stop and attempt to drain, sometimes with water in the base pan.
Leak Detected / Leak Error
OE
Dishwasher displays OE; unit may not drain and water remains in the tub.
Overfill / Drain Error
PF
Dishwasher displays PF; cycle may stop and lights may flash after a power interruption.
Power Failure / Interruption
tE
Dishwasher displays tE; unit may stop mid-cycle and not heat properly.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
U1
Dishwasher displays U1; unit may not start and may indicate a water supply issue.
Low Water Pressure / Supply Error
U2
Dishwasher displays U2; unit may not start or may stop, often related to door or user settings.
User Setup / Door or Option Conflict
U3
Dishwasher displays U3; unit may not start or may stop with rack-related issues.
Rack Position / Sensor Error
Symptom
Burning or electrical smell during or after a dishwasher cycle.
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes after cycle completes.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; drying performance is poor even on heated dry cycles.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Hinge / Spring Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; lights respond but pressing Start does nothing.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock
Symptom
Dishwasher interior remains dirty or stained, with buildup on walls and door.
Interior Soil / Scale Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during operation.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water onto the floor from underneath the cabinet.
Base Leak / Component Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Pump or Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or bind during loading and unloading.
Rack Glide / Rail Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but does not drain; water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
No Drain / Standing Water
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Strong musty or moldy odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opened after being idle.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0 |
Dishwasher displays C0 at the end of the cycle; unit appears to operate normally.
|
Cycle Complete Indicator (No Fault) | View Details |
| C1 |
Dishwasher runs but then stops and displays C1; unit may attempt to drain continuously.
|
Extended Drain Time / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| C2 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; water remains in the tub and may not drain fully.
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Drain Pump Failure / No Drain | View Details |
| C3 |
Dishwasher displays C3 and may shut down; unit may attempt to drain repeatedly even when empty.
|
Flood Condition / Overfill Detected | View Details |
| C4 |
Dishwasher displays C4; cycle may end early and dishes may be left dirty with little or no water spray.
|
Wash Pump / Circulation Failure | View Details |
| C5 |
Dishwasher displays C5; cycle may stop or pause unexpectedly, sometimes with incomplete draining.
|
Drain Pump or Diverter Feedback Error | View Details |
| C6 |
Dishwasher displays C6; dishes may not be cleaned well and water temperature may feel low.
|
Water Temperature Too Low / Heater Performance Issue | View Details |
| C7 |
Dishwasher displays C7; cycle may complete but drying performance is poor or inconsistent.
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Heater or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| C8 |
Dishwasher displays C8; detergent may not dispense properly or wash performance is poor.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Vent Error | View Details |
| C9 |
Dishwasher displays C9; unit may stop or pause, sometimes with unusual noises from the lower area.
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Diverter or Spray System Error | View Details |
| DE |
Dishwasher displays DE; unit may not start and may indicate door-related issues.
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Door Error / Door Not Closed | View Details |
| F1 |
Dishwasher displays F1; unit may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
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Water Inlet / Fill Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Dishwasher displays F2; water may remain in the tub and the unit may not complete the cycle.
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Drain Fault / No Drain | View Details |
| F3 |
Dishwasher displays F3; unit may overfill or stop with water remaining in the tub.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Dishwasher displays F4; unit may not heat water properly and cleaning performance is reduced.
|
Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Dishwasher displays F5; unit may not start or may stop with door-related messages.
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Door Latch / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Dishwasher displays F6; unit may not fill with water or may stop shortly after starting.
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Fill Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| F7 |
Dishwasher displays F7; unit may stop mid-cycle or not start, often associated with control issues.
|
Control Board / Software Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Dishwasher displays F8; unit may not heat or dry properly.
|
Heater / Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F9 |
Dishwasher displays F9; unit may overfill or leak from the door or base.
|
Overfill / Overflow Fault | View Details |
| H2O |
Dishwasher displays H2O; unit may pause or extend the cycle while trying to fill.
|
Low Water Supply / Fill Error | View Details |
| LE |
Dishwasher displays LE; unit may stop and attempt to drain, sometimes with water in the base pan.
|
Leak Detected / Leak Error | View Details |
| OE |
Dishwasher displays OE; unit may not drain and water remains in the tub.
|
Overfill / Drain Error | View Details |
| PF |
Dishwasher displays PF; cycle may stop and lights may flash after a power interruption.
|
Power Failure / Interruption | View Details |
| tE |
Dishwasher displays tE; unit may stop mid-cycle and not heat properly.
|
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| U1 |
Dishwasher displays U1; unit may not start and may indicate a water supply issue.
|
Low Water Pressure / Supply Error | View Details |
| U2 |
Dishwasher displays U2; unit may not start or may stop, often related to door or user settings.
|
User Setup / Door or Option Conflict | View Details |
| U3 |
Dishwasher displays U3; unit may not start or may stop with rack-related issues.
|
Rack Position / Sensor Error | View Details |
| – |
Burning or electrical smell during or after a dishwasher cycle.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes after cycle completes.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; drying performance is poor even on heated dry cycles.
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; lights respond but pressing Start does nothing.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior remains dirty or stained, with buildup on walls and door.
|
Interior Soil / Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during operation.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water onto the floor from underneath the cabinet.
|
Base Leak / Component Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
|
Pump or Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or bind during loading and unloading.
|
Rack Glide / Rail Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but does not drain; water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
|
No Drain / Standing Water | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Strong musty or moldy odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opened after being idle.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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