Champion 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; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Detergent is not dispensed; dishes are not getting clean and E10 appears on the display.
Detergent Dispenser / Dosing Pump Fault
E11
Rinse aid is not dispensed; poor drying and spotting on glassware with E11 displayed.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault
E12
Conveyor or rack drive does not move in a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; E12 is displayed.
Conveyor / Rack Drive Motor Fault
E13
Excessive foam or suds in the wash tank; machine may stop and display E13.
Excessive Foaming / Detergent Error
E14
Ambient temperature sensor or cabinet temperature reading is out of range; E14 displayed.
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault
E15
Leak detection system triggered; machine stops and E15 is displayed, often with water in the base pan.
Base Pan Leak / Float Switch Activation
E16
Rinse temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E16 displayed and rinse may be disabled.
Rinse Temperature Probe Fault
E17
Wash temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E17 displayed and heating may be disabled.
Wash Tank Temperature Probe Fault
E18
Machine reports low incoming water pressure; E18 displayed and cycles may be inhibited.
Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault
E19
Internal communication error between main control board and auxiliary module; E19 displayed.
Internal Communication / Bus Error
E2
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold and E2 is displayed.
Wash Tank Heater Failure / Heat-Up Timeout
E20
Over-temperature condition detected in wash or rinse circuit; E20 displayed and heating disabled.
Over-Temperature / High-Limit Trip
E3
Rinse water does not reach sanitizing temperature; machine displays E3 and may stop mid-cycle.
Final Rinse Heater / Booster Heater Fault
E4
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the tank or sump and E4 is displayed.
Drain Pump / Drain Timeout Fault
E5
Machine stops mid-cycle and displays E5; door or hood appears closed but cycle will not continue.
Door / Hood Interlock Fault
E6
Control panel unresponsive or random lights; E6 appears intermittently on the display.
Control Board Communication / Keypad Fault
E7
Machine overfills; water level too high in tank or sump, possible overflow, and E7 is displayed.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E8
Wash pump does not start; machine fills but there is no spray and E8 is displayed.
Wash Pump Motor Fault
E9
Rinse pump does not operate; no final rinse spray and E9 is displayed.
Rinse Pump / Rinse Solenoid Fault
Symptom
Chemical smell or visible chemical residue on dishes after washing.
Chemical Overdosing / Rinse Aid or Detergent Residue
Symptom
Control panel buttons are hard to press or do not respond consistently, but no error code is shown.
Worn Membrane Keypad / Switch Panel
Symptom
Cycle times are much longer than normal, even though no error codes are displayed.
Extended Cycle Time / Heat-Up or Fill Delay
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food soil remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle with no error code displayed.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet and do not dry properly, even though the cycle completes with no error code.
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid or Final Rinse Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher fills and heats but will not drain at the end of the cycle; no error code displayed.
Drain Failure Without Code
Symptom
Dishwasher fills but water is not spraying; wash arms remain still and there is no noticeable water movement.
No Wash Circulation
Symptom
Dishwasher is leaking water from the door area during operation with no error code.
Door Gasket / Door Alignment Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher is unusually noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or loud humming) with no error code.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; start button does nothing and no error code is shown.
Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation with no error code.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not start; no lights or response on the control panel.
No Power / Main Supply Issue
Symptom
Racks are not advancing properly through a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; they stall or bunch up.
Rack Transport / Conveyor Misfeed
Symptom
Rust-colored stains or pitting on stainless steel items and interior surfaces.
Corrosion / Chemical Imbalance
Symptom
Strong unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Visible steam or moisture escaping from around the door or hood during operation.
Steam Leakage / Gasket or Vent Issue
Symptom
Water leaking from underneath the dishwasher onto the floor with no error code.
Internal Hose / Pump / Tank Leak
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
Lime Scale / Hard Water Deposits
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher will not fill; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Detergent is not dispensed; dishes are not getting clean and E10 appears on the display.
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Detergent Dispenser / Dosing Pump Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Rinse aid is not dispensed; poor drying and spotting on glassware with E11 displayed.
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Conveyor or rack drive does not move in a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; E12 is displayed.
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Conveyor / Rack Drive Motor Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Excessive foam or suds in the wash tank; machine may stop and display E13.
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Excessive Foaming / Detergent Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Ambient temperature sensor or cabinet temperature reading is out of range; E14 displayed.
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Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Leak detection system triggered; machine stops and E15 is displayed, often with water in the base pan.
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Base Pan Leak / Float Switch Activation | View Details |
| E16 |
Rinse temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E16 displayed and rinse may be disabled.
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Rinse Temperature Probe Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Wash temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E17 displayed and heating may be disabled.
|
Wash Tank Temperature Probe Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Machine reports low incoming water pressure; E18 displayed and cycles may be inhibited.
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Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Internal communication error between main control board and auxiliary module; E19 displayed.
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Internal Communication / Bus Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold and E2 is displayed.
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Wash Tank Heater Failure / Heat-Up Timeout | View Details |
| E20 |
Over-temperature condition detected in wash or rinse circuit; E20 displayed and heating disabled.
|
Over-Temperature / High-Limit Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Rinse water does not reach sanitizing temperature; machine displays E3 and may stop mid-cycle.
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Final Rinse Heater / Booster Heater Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the tank or sump and E4 is displayed.
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Drain Pump / Drain Timeout Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Machine stops mid-cycle and displays E5; door or hood appears closed but cycle will not continue.
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Door / Hood Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Control panel unresponsive or random lights; E6 appears intermittently on the display.
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Control Board Communication / Keypad Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Machine overfills; water level too high in tank or sump, possible overflow, and E7 is displayed.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Wash pump does not start; machine fills but there is no spray and E8 is displayed.
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Wash Pump Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Rinse pump does not operate; no final rinse spray and E9 is displayed.
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Rinse Pump / Rinse Solenoid Fault | View Details |
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Chemical smell or visible chemical residue on dishes after washing.
|
Chemical Overdosing / Rinse Aid or Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons are hard to press or do not respond consistently, but no error code is shown.
|
Worn Membrane Keypad / Switch Panel | View Details |
| – |
Cycle times are much longer than normal, even though no error codes are displayed.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heat-Up or Fill Delay | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food soil remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle with no error code displayed.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet and do not dry properly, even though the cycle completes with no error code.
|
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid or Final Rinse Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills and heats but will not drain at the end of the cycle; no error code displayed.
|
Drain Failure Without Code | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills but water is not spraying; wash arms remain still and there is no noticeable water movement.
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No Wash Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is leaking water from the door area during operation with no error code.
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Door Gasket / Door Alignment Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is unusually noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or loud humming) with no error code.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; start button does nothing and no error code is shown.
|
Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation with no error code.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not start; no lights or response on the control panel.
|
No Power / Main Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Racks are not advancing properly through a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; they stall or bunch up.
|
Rack Transport / Conveyor Misfeed | View Details |
| – |
Rust-colored stains or pitting on stainless steel items and interior surfaces.
|
Corrosion / Chemical Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Strong unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
|
Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Visible steam or moisture escaping from around the door or hood during operation.
|
Steam Leakage / Gasket or Vent Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from underneath the dishwasher onto the floor with no error code.
|
Internal Hose / Pump / Tank Leak | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
|
Lime Scale / Hard Water Deposits | View Details |
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