Finlux 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 with water; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Dishwasher shows E10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E11
Dishwasher shows E11 and may not detect water level correctly; may overfill or underfill.
Pressure Sensor / Analog Level Sensor Fault
E12
Dishwasher displays E12 and may have issues with water softener or salt system; white film on dishes.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault
E13
Dishwasher shows E13 and may stop shortly after starting; often related to turbidity or optical sensor.
Turbidity / Optical Water Quality Sensor Fault
E14
Dishwasher shows E14 and may not detect water flow correctly; fills erratically.
Flow Meter Signal Error
E15
Dishwasher shows E15 and will not start; often associated with water in base or leak detection.
Permanent Leak / Flood Condition
E16
Dishwasher shows E16 and may not fill correctly; often related to Aquastop or inlet valve electrical fault.
Inlet Valve Electrical Error
E17
Dishwasher shows E17 and may stop during drain or fill transitions.
Drain / Fill Sequence Error
E18
Dishwasher shows E18 and may not start; often associated with communication or internal electronics fault.
Internal Communication / EEPROM Error
E19
Dishwasher shows E19 and may have issues with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
Dispenser Solenoid / Control Fault
E2
Dishwasher fills with water but does not heat; program runs for a long time and ends with E2.
Heating Circuit Failure
E20
Dishwasher shows E20 and may stop with water remaining; often related to drain pump electrical fault.
Drain Pump Electrical Error
E3
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub and E3 is displayed.
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault
E4
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle, attempts to drain continuously, and shows E4.
Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher fills with too much water or overflows into the base; E5 is displayed.
Overfill / Water Level Sensing Error
E6
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and not properly washed; E6 appears related to temperature sensing.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E7
Dishwasher runs but spray arms do not rotate properly; poor cleaning and E7 error displayed.
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Fault
E8
Dishwasher stops with E8; water level appears too low and spray arms barely move.
Insufficient Water Level / Flow Meter Error
E9
Dishwasher displays E9 and may stop during heating or drying phase.
Heater Relay / Control Board Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher detergent tablet remains undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispensing / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the half-open position.
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door will not latch properly; cycle will not start.
Door Latch Misalignment / Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher drain pump runs continuously even when there is no water inside.
Stuck Flood Protection / Float Switch Activated
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells musty or like rotten food even when empty.
Biofilm / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses
Symptom
Dishwasher interior light (if fitted) does not work, but machine otherwise operates normally.
Interior Lamp Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher is not filling enough; water level is low and spray arms barely rotate, but no error code is shown.
Partial Fill / Restricted Inlet
Symptom
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during a cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle forms under the machine.
Internal Hose / Sump / Pump Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
Drying System Inefficiency
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves gritty particles or sand-like residue on dishes.
Poor Rinse / Filter and Spray Arm Blockage
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white spots or cloudy film on glasses and dishes.
Limescale / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a loud knocking or banging noise when changing between wash and drain.
Water Hammer / Hose Movement
Symptom
Dishwasher overfills slightly; water can be seen at the bottom of the door seal and sometimes drips out, but no code.
Marginal Overfill / Level Calibration Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button unresponsive or beeps.
User Interface / Door Interlock Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
Poor Wash Performance / Circulation or Spray Arm Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Mains Power / Power Module Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher will not fill with water; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher shows E11 and may not detect water level correctly; may overfill or underfill.
|
Pressure Sensor / Analog Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher displays E12 and may have issues with water softener or salt system; white film on dishes.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher shows E13 and may stop shortly after starting; often related to turbidity or optical sensor.
|
Turbidity / Optical Water Quality Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher shows E14 and may not detect water flow correctly; fills erratically.
|
Flow Meter Signal Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher shows E15 and will not start; often associated with water in base or leak detection.
|
Permanent Leak / Flood Condition | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher shows E16 and may not fill correctly; often related to Aquastop or inlet valve electrical fault.
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Inlet Valve Electrical Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher shows E17 and may stop during drain or fill transitions.
|
Drain / Fill Sequence Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher shows E18 and may not start; often associated with communication or internal electronics fault.
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Internal Communication / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19 and may have issues with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
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Dispenser Solenoid / Control Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not heat; program runs for a long time and ends with E2.
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Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20 and may stop with water remaining; often related to drain pump electrical fault.
|
Drain Pump Electrical Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub and E3 is displayed.
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Drain Pump or Drainage Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle, attempts to drain continuously, and shows E4.
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Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher fills with too much water or overflows into the base; E5 is displayed.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensing Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and not properly washed; E6 appears related to temperature sensing.
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NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher runs but spray arms do not rotate properly; poor cleaning and E7 error displayed.
|
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher stops with E8; water level appears too low and spray arms barely move.
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Insufficient Water Level / Flow Meter Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9 and may stop during heating or drying phase.
|
Heater Relay / Control Board Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher detergent tablet remains undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispensing / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the half-open position.
|
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door will not latch properly; cycle will not start.
|
Door Latch Misalignment / Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher drain pump runs continuously even when there is no water inside.
|
Stuck Flood Protection / Float Switch Activated | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells musty or like rotten food even when empty.
|
Biofilm / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior light (if fitted) does not work, but machine otherwise operates normally.
|
Interior Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is not filling enough; water level is low and spray arms barely rotate, but no error code is shown.
|
Partial Fill / Restricted Inlet | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle forms under the machine.
|
Internal Hose / Sump / Pump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
|
Drying System Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves gritty particles or sand-like residue on dishes.
|
Poor Rinse / Filter and Spray Arm Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white spots or cloudy film on glasses and dishes.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a loud knocking or banging noise when changing between wash and drain.
|
Water Hammer / Hose Movement | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher overfills slightly; water can be seen at the bottom of the door seal and sometimes drips out, but no code.
|
Marginal Overfill / Level Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button unresponsive or beeps.
|
User Interface / Door Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Circulation or Spray Arm Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
|
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Mains Power / Power Module Failure | View Details |
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