Dacor 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 stops mid-cycle and displays E1; cycle may not start or may abort shortly after filling.
Water Inlet Fault / Fill Timeout
E10
Dishwasher displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
Communication / Control Board Error
E11
Dishwasher shows E11; detergent door may not open or may open at the wrong time, leading to poor wash results.
Detergent Dispenser Actuator Error
E12
Dishwasher displays E12; water may be too hot or cycle may abort during heating phase.
Overheating / High Temperature Error
E13
Dishwasher shows E13; water may be too cold, or unit may not reach target temperature, extending cycle time.
Low Temperature / Heating Performance Error
E14
Dishwasher displays E14; water level may be inconsistent, with either very low or very high fill levels.
Flow Meter / Fill Volume Error
E15
Dishwasher shows E15 and will not run; unit may attempt to drain continuously even when empty.
Leak Detected / Base Pan Flood Switch Activated
E16
Dishwasher displays E16; water may continuously enter the tub or overfill even when the unit is off.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection
E17
Dishwasher shows E17; unit may not fill properly, or may report low water level despite normal supply.
Low Water Pressure / Fill Error
E18
Dishwasher displays E18; unit may drain too quickly or report an empty condition when water is present.
Drain Time / Pump-Out Error
E19
Dishwasher shows E19; diverter may not change spray zones, and cleaning in upper or lower rack is poor.
Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error
E2
Dishwasher displays E2 and will not start or stops early in the cycle; may not detect that the door is closed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E20
Dishwasher displays E20; circulation pump may run dry or cavitate, and water level may appear incorrect.
Sump / Circulation System Error
E3
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water may not heat, or cycle runs unusually long while trying to heat.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop with water remaining in the tub or may not drain at all.
Drain Pump / Drainage Error
E5
Dishwasher shows E5 and may overfill, leak, or stop with water level too high in the tub.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; may not detect water level correctly, leading to short fills or repeated fills.
Water Level / Flow Meter Fault
E7
Dishwasher shows E7 and may stop during wash; spray arms may not rotate properly and cleaning is poor.
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Error
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; drying performance is poor and fan may not run on models with active drying.
Drying Fan / Ventilation Error
E9
Dishwasher shows E9 and may stop; temperature readings appear incorrect, or unit may overheat or underheat.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
User Interface (UI) Failure
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; drying performance is poor.
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
Poor Drainage / Standing Water
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display on the Dacor control panel.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Hinge / Spring Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door is hard to close or does not latch properly.
Door Alignment / Latch Issue
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 a bad odor, especially when opened after sitting closed.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher is excessively loud or vibrates during operation.
Vibration / Mounting Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears on the floor beneath the unit.
Internal Leak / Sump or Pump Seal Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during operation.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves detergent (powder, pod, or tablet) partially undissolved in the dispenser or tub.
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves gritty residue or sand-like particles on dishes and in the tub.
Filter / Sump Contamination
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish.
Extended Cycle / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights go off, then may resume later or after door is opened/closed.
Intermittent Power / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle.
Electrical Short / Overcurrent
Symptom
Glasses appear cloudy or have a white film after washing.
Hard Water / Rinse Aid / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E1; cycle may not start or may abort shortly after filling.
|
Water Inlet Fault / Fill Timeout | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
|
Communication / Control Board Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher shows E11; detergent door may not open or may open at the wrong time, leading to poor wash results.
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Detergent Dispenser Actuator Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher displays E12; water may be too hot or cycle may abort during heating phase.
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Overheating / High Temperature Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher shows E13; water may be too cold, or unit may not reach target temperature, extending cycle time.
|
Low Temperature / Heating Performance Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher displays E14; water level may be inconsistent, with either very low or very high fill levels.
|
Flow Meter / Fill Volume Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher shows E15 and will not run; unit may attempt to drain continuously even when empty.
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Leak Detected / Base Pan Flood Switch Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher displays E16; water may continuously enter the tub or overfill even when the unit is off.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher shows E17; unit may not fill properly, or may report low water level despite normal supply.
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Low Water Pressure / Fill Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher displays E18; unit may drain too quickly or report an empty condition when water is present.
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Drain Time / Pump-Out Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19; diverter may not change spray zones, and cleaning in upper or lower rack is poor.
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Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2 and will not start or stops early in the cycle; may not detect that the door is closed.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher displays E20; circulation pump may run dry or cavitate, and water level may appear incorrect.
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Sump / Circulation System Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water may not heat, or cycle runs unusually long while trying to heat.
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Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop with water remaining in the tub or may not drain at all.
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Drain Pump / Drainage Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher shows E5 and may overfill, leak, or stop with water level too high in the tub.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; may not detect water level correctly, leading to short fills or repeated fills.
|
Water Level / Flow Meter Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher shows E7 and may stop during wash; spray arms may not rotate properly and cleaning is poor.
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Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; drying performance is poor and fan may not run on models with active drying.
|
Drying Fan / Ventilation Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher shows E9 and may stop; temperature readings appear incorrect, or unit may overheat or underheat.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
|
User Interface (UI) Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; drying performance is poor.
|
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
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Poor Drainage / Standing Water | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display on the Dacor control panel.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
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Door Hinge / Spring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is hard to close or does not latch properly.
|
Door Alignment / Latch Issue | 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 a bad odor, especially when opened after sitting closed.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is excessively loud or vibrates during operation.
|
Vibration / Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears on the floor beneath the unit.
|
Internal Leak / Sump or Pump Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during operation.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves detergent (powder, pod, or tablet) partially undissolved in the dispenser or tub.
|
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves gritty residue or sand-like particles on dishes and in the tub.
|
Filter / Sump Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish.
|
Extended Cycle / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights go off, then may resume later or after door is opened/closed.
|
Intermittent Power / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle.
|
Electrical Short / Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Glasses appear cloudy or have a white film after washing.
|
Hard Water / Rinse Aid / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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