Danby 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; sometimes beeps repeatedly and will not continue the wash.
Water Inlet Timeout / Insufficient Fill
E10
Dishwasher displays E10; unit may not start and control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
Control Board Communication / Internal Fault
E11
Dishwasher shows E11; unit may fill but not spray, or may stop with water in the tub.
Circulation Pump Overload / Motor Protection
E12
Dishwasher displays E12; drying performance is poor and plastic items remain wet.
Fan-Assisted Drying / Ventilation Fault (models with fan dry)
E13
Dishwasher shows E13; unit may stop and display error shortly after starting a cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E14
Dishwasher displays E14; water may fill and drain repeatedly without progressing through the cycle.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error (models equipped)
E15
Dishwasher shows E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; unit will not start a wash cycle.
Leak Detected in Base / Anti-Flood Protection Activated
E16
Dishwasher displays E16; unit may overfill or drain unexpectedly.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Condition
E17
Dishwasher shows E17; unit may not recognize door status correctly, starting and stopping unexpectedly.
Door Sensor / Latch Position Error
E18
Dishwasher displays E18; unit may not drain completely and may leave water in the bottom.
Partial Drain / Slow Drain Error
E19
Dishwasher shows E19; some cycles may not be selectable or may end unexpectedly.
Program Selector / EEPROM Error
E2
Dishwasher displays E2 and stops; cycle may start but then aborts early.
Water Drain Timeout / Drainage Failure
E20
Dishwasher displays E20; unit may not start and may beep when attempting to select a cycle.
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error
E3
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water fills but does not heat properly, dishes come out cold and wet.
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Reaching Temperature
E4
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop filling; sometimes accompanied by water remaining in the tub or overfilling symptoms.
Water Level Sensor / Overflow Protection Error
E5
Dishwasher shows E5 shortly after starting; unit may not fill or may abort the cycle.
Water Inlet Valve Electrical Fault
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; cycle may stop and water may remain in the tub or not circulate.
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Failure
E7
Dishwasher shows E7; unit may not start washing and may drain repeatedly.
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; cycle may end prematurely and dishes are not clean.
Turbidity / Soil Sensor Error (if equipped)
E9
Dishwasher shows E9 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Spray
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry cycles.
Poor Drying / Condensation Retention
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
No Drain / Standing Water in Tub
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
Door Spring / Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a high-pitched squeal or whine during wash.
Worn Circulation Pump Bearings / Motor Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you hear only a humming sound.
Circulation Pump Not Running / Stalled
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit; water appears on the floor near the sides or back.
Internal Hose / Pump / Sump Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump / Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and does not resume until door is opened and closed again.
Intermittent Door Switch / Overheat Protection
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Poor Leveling
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on the interior or on dish racks.
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion
Symptom
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been idle.
Odor / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses
Symptom
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or garbage disposal.
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Hose Installation
Symptom
Water remains in the bottom between cycles, slowly seeping into the tub over time.
Slow Inlet Valve Seepage / Backflow
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Scaling / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E1; sometimes beeps repeatedly and will not continue the wash.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / Insufficient Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher displays E10; unit may not start and control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
|
Control Board Communication / Internal Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher shows E11; unit may fill but not spray, or may stop with water in the tub.
|
Circulation Pump Overload / Motor Protection | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher displays E12; drying performance is poor and plastic items remain wet.
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Fan-Assisted Drying / Ventilation Fault (models with fan dry) | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher shows E13; unit may stop and display error shortly after starting a cycle.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher displays E14; water may fill and drain repeatedly without progressing through the cycle.
|
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error (models equipped) | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher shows E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; unit will not start a wash cycle.
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Leak Detected in Base / Anti-Flood Protection Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher displays E16; unit may overfill or drain unexpectedly.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Condition | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher shows E17; unit may not recognize door status correctly, starting and stopping unexpectedly.
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Door Sensor / Latch Position Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher displays E18; unit may not drain completely and may leave water in the bottom.
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Partial Drain / Slow Drain Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19; some cycles may not be selectable or may end unexpectedly.
|
Program Selector / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2 and stops; cycle may start but then aborts early.
|
Water Drain Timeout / Drainage Failure | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher displays E20; unit may not start and may beep when attempting to select a cycle.
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Keypad / User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water fills but does not heat properly, dishes come out cold and wet.
|
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Reaching Temperature | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop filling; sometimes accompanied by water remaining in the tub or overfilling symptoms.
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Water Level Sensor / Overflow Protection Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher shows E5 shortly after starting; unit may not fill or may abort the cycle.
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Water Inlet Valve Electrical Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; cycle may stop and water may remain in the tub or not circulate.
|
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher shows E7; unit may not start washing and may drain repeatedly.
|
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; cycle may end prematurely and dishes are not clean.
|
Turbidity / Soil Sensor Error (if equipped) | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher shows E9 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
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Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry cycles.
|
Poor Drying / Condensation Retention | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
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No Drain / Standing Water in Tub | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
|
Door Spring / Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a high-pitched squeal or whine during wash.
|
Worn Circulation Pump Bearings / Motor Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you hear only a humming sound.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running / Stalled | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit; water appears on the floor near the sides or back.
|
Internal Hose / Pump / Sump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and does not resume until door is opened and closed again.
|
Intermittent Door Switch / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Poor Leveling | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on the interior or on dish racks.
|
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been idle.
|
Odor / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses | View Details |
| – |
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or garbage disposal.
|
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Hose Installation | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the bottom between cycles, slowly seeping into the tub over time.
|
Slow Inlet Valve Seepage / Backflow | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Scaling / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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