Ilve 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; salt indicator may behave erratically and water softening does not function correctly.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault
E11
Dishwasher displays E11; cycle may not start or stops shortly after starting.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E12
Dishwasher shows E12; drying performance is poor and sometimes the cycle ends prematurely.
Drying Fan / Condenser System Fault
E13
Dishwasher displays E13; water temperature may be excessively high or low during the cycle.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
E14
Dishwasher shows E14; unit may not start or may stop randomly during operation.
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Error
E15
Dishwasher displays E15; unit may not respond to buttons or may shut down unexpectedly.
User Interface / Display Board Error
E16
Dishwasher shows E16; water may continuously enter the tub even when the machine is off.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection
E17
Dishwasher displays E17; cycle may not start and you may hear repeated clicking from inside the door.
Door Lock Actuation Error
E18
Dishwasher shows E18; water remains cold and the unit may not progress past the wash phase.
Heater Relay / Power Supply Error
E19
Dishwasher displays E19; detergent dispenser may not open or opens at the wrong time.
Detergent Dispenser Actuator Fault
E2
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E2; water remains in the tub and does not drain.
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout
E20
Dishwasher shows E20; unit may be unresponsive or stuck in one phase of the cycle.
Program Memory / EEPROM Error
E3
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycle runs unusually long and ends with E3.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher stops and displays E4; water is visible in the base tray or you hear the drain pump running continuously.
Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher displays E5 and stops; water level appears too high or water is backing up into the tub.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error
E6
Dishwasher shows E6 and stops; spray arms are not rotating and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; cycle may stop early or not start the wash phase.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Sensor Error
E8
Dishwasher shows E8; water level appears too low and spray arms may not rotate properly.
Insufficient Water Level / Low Fill
E9
Dishwasher displays E9; heating may be erratic or the unit may trip the breaker.
Heater Leakage / Earth Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher cutlery basket melts or deforms during cycles.
Thermal Damage / Incorrect Placement
Symptom
Dishwasher detergent tablet remains partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher display and lights flicker or reset during operation.
Unstable Power / Loose Connection
Symptom
Dishwasher does not dry dishes properly; water droplets remain on glasses and plastic items.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Supply or Main Fuse Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
Door Hinge / Spring or Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or rubs against adjacent cabinets.
Door Alignment / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher fills and drains but dishes remain dirty; spray arms are not rotating properly.
Poor Wash Performance / Spray Arm Circulation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor even after completing a cycle.
Odor / Biofilm and Residue Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher interior light (if equipped) does not turn on when the door is opened.
Interior Light / Door Switch Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher intermittently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
Electrical Leakage / Short Circuit
Symptom
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds are heard.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
Internal Leak / Hose or Sump Seal Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves greasy residue and food particles on dishes, especially in the upper rack.
Insufficient Wash Pressure / Upper Spray Arm Blockage
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves water standing in the bottom after the cycle completes.
Incomplete Drain / Residual Water
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on glassware and dishes.
Rinse Aid / Water Softener Misadjustment
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
Start Inhibit / Door or Program Selection Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off their tracks.
Rack Rail / Roller Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves within the cabinet during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault
| 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; salt indicator may behave erratically and water softening does not function correctly.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11; cycle may not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12; drying performance is poor and sometimes the cycle ends prematurely.
|
Drying Fan / Condenser System Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13; water temperature may be excessively high or low during the cycle.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher shows E14; unit may not start or may stop randomly during operation.
|
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher displays E15; unit may not respond to buttons or may shut down unexpectedly.
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User Interface / Display Board Error | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher shows E16; water may continuously enter the tub even when the machine is off.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Protection | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher displays E17; cycle may not start and you may hear repeated clicking from inside the door.
|
Door Lock Actuation Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher shows E18; water remains cold and the unit may not progress past the wash phase.
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Heater Relay / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher displays E19; detergent dispenser may not open or opens at the wrong time.
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Detergent Dispenser Actuator Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E2; water remains in the tub and does not drain.
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Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20; unit may be unresponsive or stuck in one phase of the cycle.
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Program Memory / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycle runs unusually long and ends with E3.
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Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher stops and displays E4; water is visible in the base tray or you hear the drain pump running continuously.
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Anti-Flood / Overflow Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher displays E5 and stops; water level appears too high or water is backing up into the tub.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher shows E6 and stops; spray arms are not rotating and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; cycle may stop early or not start the wash phase.
|
Flow Meter / Water Intake Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher shows E8; water level appears too low and spray arms may not rotate properly.
|
Insufficient Water Level / Low Fill | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9; heating may be erratic or the unit may trip the breaker.
|
Heater Leakage / Earth Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher cutlery basket melts or deforms during cycles.
|
Thermal Damage / Incorrect Placement | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher detergent tablet remains partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispensing / Water Distribution Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher display and lights flicker or reset during operation.
|
Unstable Power / Loose Connection | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not dry dishes properly; water droplets remain on glasses and plastic items.
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Supply or Main Fuse Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring or Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or rubs against adjacent cabinets.
|
Door Alignment / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills and drains but dishes remain dirty; spray arms are not rotating properly.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Spray Arm Circulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor even after completing a cycle.
|
Odor / Biofilm and Residue Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior light (if equipped) does not turn on when the door is opened.
|
Interior Light / Door Switch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher intermittently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
|
Electrical Leakage / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds are heard.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
|
Internal Leak / Hose or Sump Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves greasy residue and food particles on dishes, especially in the upper rack.
|
Insufficient Wash Pressure / Upper Spray Arm Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves water standing in the bottom after the cycle completes.
|
Incomplete Drain / Residual Water | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on glassware and dishes.
|
Rinse Aid / Water Softener Misadjustment | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start any program; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Program Selection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off their tracks.
|
Rack Rail / Roller Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves within the cabinet during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault | View Details |
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