Gaggenau Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
Advertisements
E01
Dishwasher will not start a cycle, display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
Main Control Module Failure
E02
Dishwasher stops shortly after starting, display shows E02 and cycle will not continue.
User Interface / Display Module Communication Error
E03
Dishwasher does not heat water properly, cycle runs long and dishes are not hot at end; display shows E03.
Heating Circuit Failure
E04
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and shows E04; sometimes accompanied by poor spray performance or overfilling.
Water Distribution / Flow Meter Fault
E05
Dishwasher fills briefly then stops and shows E05; sometimes water level seems incorrect.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
E06
Dishwasher door appears closed but the machine will not start and shows E06.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E07
Dishwasher shows E07 and may stop during drying; sometimes the fan noise is absent.
Drying Fan / Ventilation Fault
E08
Dishwasher shows E08 and water level appears too low; spray arms may not rotate properly.
Insufficient Water Level / Circulation Fault
E09
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and wet; E09 is displayed.
Heating Element Failure (Flow Heater Open Circuit)
E10
Dishwasher shows E10 and may not heat correctly; sometimes associated with heat pump models.
Heat Pump / Heating Circuit Control Fault
E11
Dishwasher shows E11 and may not heat or may overheat; water temperature seems incorrect.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E12
Dishwasher shows E12, often after long use in hard water areas; poor heating and long cycles.
Limescale Build-Up in Heater / Heat Exchanger
E13
Dishwasher shows E13 and may report excessively high inlet water temperature.
Inlet Water Temperature Too High
E14
Dishwasher intermittently fills or overfills; E14 is displayed.
Flow Meter Signal Fault
E15
Dishwasher stops and shows E15; often accompanied by the drain pump running continuously and no filling.
Leak Detected in Base (AquaStop Activation)
E16
Dishwasher overfills or water runs continuously into the tub; E16 is displayed.
Inlet Valve / AquaStop Stuck Open
E17
Dishwasher quickly shows E17 during filling; may indicate overfill or high water pressure.
Excessive Inlet Water Pressure / Overfill
E18
Dishwasher does not fill or fills very slowly; E18 is displayed.
Insufficient Water Supply
E19
Dishwasher shows E19, often related to the water softener or regeneration system.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault
E20
Dishwasher shows E20 and may have issues with circulation or unusual pump noise.
Circulation Pump Motor Fault
E21
Dishwasher shows E21 and may not drain properly; sometimes accompanied by standing water.
Drain Pump Fault
E22
Dishwasher shows E22 and there is dirty water or debris in the sump area.
Filter / Sump Blockage
E23
Dishwasher shows E23 and will not drain; drain pump may be silent.
Drain Pump Electrical Failure
E24
Dishwasher shows E24 and will not drain; water remains in the bottom at end of cycle.
Drain System Blockage
E25
Dishwasher shows E25; drain pump may be noisy or jammed and water remains in the tub.
Drain Pump Impeller Blocked or Cover Misfitted
E26
Dishwasher shows E26, often related to the water softener or salt system.
Water Softener Sensor / Valve Fault
E27
Dishwasher shows E27, often during power fluctuations or in regions with unstable mains voltage.
Mains Voltage Out of Range
Symptom
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Reach
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor inside, even when not in use.
Odor / Biofilm Build-Up
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance without error code.
Poor Drying / Condensation Issues
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive, no error code.
User Interface / Control Lock or Button Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty, with food residues and film on glasses.
Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle without any error code; lights may remain on.
Intermittent Power or Control Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Display shows unusually long remaining time or cycle seems to run forever without finishing.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Interior light of the dishwasher does not turn on when the door is opened (on models with interior lighting).
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Rust-colored stains or corrosion spots on the interior or on dishes.
Corrosion / Foreign Metal Contamination
Symptom
Steam or moisture visible around the top of the door or control panel during or after cycle.
Ventilation / Door Seal Steam Leak
Symptom
Water leaking from the bottom front of the dishwasher door.
Door Gasket / Lower Door Seal Leak
Symptom
Water leaking from under the dishwasher, but no E15 code yet.
Base Leak Without Float Activation
Symptom
White film or spots on glasses and dishes after washing.
Limescale / Detergent Residue on Dishes
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dishwasher will not start a cycle, display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
|
Main Control Module Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Dishwasher stops shortly after starting, display shows E02 and cycle will not continue.
|
User Interface / Display Module Communication Error | View Details |
| E03 |
Dishwasher does not heat water properly, cycle runs long and dishes are not hot at end; display shows E03.
|
Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E04 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and shows E04; sometimes accompanied by poor spray performance or overfilling.
|
Water Distribution / Flow Meter Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dishwasher fills briefly then stops and shows E05; sometimes water level seems incorrect.
|
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Dishwasher door appears closed but the machine will not start and shows E06.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dishwasher shows E07 and may stop during drying; sometimes the fan noise is absent.
|
Drying Fan / Ventilation Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dishwasher shows E08 and water level appears too low; spray arms may not rotate properly.
|
Insufficient Water Level / Circulation Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and wet; E09 is displayed.
|
Heating Element Failure (Flow Heater Open Circuit) | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10 and may not heat correctly; sometimes associated with heat pump models.
|
Heat Pump / Heating Circuit Control Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher shows E11 and may not heat or may overheat; water temperature seems incorrect.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12, often after long use in hard water areas; poor heating and long cycles.
|
Limescale Build-Up in Heater / Heat Exchanger | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher shows E13 and may report excessively high inlet water temperature.
|
Inlet Water Temperature Too High | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher intermittently fills or overfills; E14 is displayed.
|
Flow Meter Signal Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher stops and shows E15; often accompanied by the drain pump running continuously and no filling.
|
Leak Detected in Base (AquaStop Activation) | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher overfills or water runs continuously into the tub; E16 is displayed.
|
Inlet Valve / AquaStop Stuck Open | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher quickly shows E17 during filling; may indicate overfill or high water pressure.
|
Excessive Inlet Water Pressure / Overfill | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher does not fill or fills very slowly; E18 is displayed.
|
Insufficient Water Supply | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19, often related to the water softener or regeneration system.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20 and may have issues with circulation or unusual pump noise.
|
Circulation Pump Motor Fault | View Details |
| E21 |
Dishwasher shows E21 and may not drain properly; sometimes accompanied by standing water.
|
Drain Pump Fault | View Details |
| E22 |
Dishwasher shows E22 and there is dirty water or debris in the sump area.
|
Filter / Sump Blockage | View Details |
| E23 |
Dishwasher shows E23 and will not drain; drain pump may be silent.
|
Drain Pump Electrical Failure | View Details |
| E24 |
Dishwasher shows E24 and will not drain; water remains in the bottom at end of cycle.
|
Drain System Blockage | View Details |
| E25 |
Dishwasher shows E25; drain pump may be noisy or jammed and water remains in the tub.
|
Drain Pump Impeller Blocked or Cover Misfitted | View Details |
| E26 |
Dishwasher shows E26, often related to the water softener or salt system.
|
Water Softener Sensor / Valve Fault | View Details |
| E27 |
Dishwasher shows E27, often during power fluctuations or in regions with unstable mains voltage.
|
Mains Voltage Out of Range | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Reach | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor inside, even when not in use.
|
Odor / Biofilm Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance without error code.
|
Poor Drying / Condensation Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive, no error code.
|
User Interface / Control Lock or Button Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty, with food residues and film on glasses.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle without any error code; lights may remain on.
|
Intermittent Power or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display shows unusually long remaining time or cycle seems to run forever without finishing.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light of the dishwasher does not turn on when the door is opened (on models with interior lighting).
|
Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Rust-colored stains or corrosion spots on the interior or on dishes.
|
Corrosion / Foreign Metal Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Steam or moisture visible around the top of the door or control panel during or after cycle.
|
Ventilation / Door Seal Steam Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from the bottom front of the dishwasher door.
|
Door Gasket / Lower Door Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the dishwasher, but no E15 code yet.
|
Base Leak Without Float Activation | View Details |
| – |
White film or spots on glasses and dishes after washing.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue on Dishes | View Details |
No matching codes found
Advertisements