Meiko 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 does not fill with water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
E10 displayed; machine reports low incoming water pressure or insufficient flow during rinse.
Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault
E11
E11 displayed; wash tank temperature sensor error, machine may stop or run without proper temperature control.
Tank Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E12
E12 displayed; booster (final rinse) temperature sensor error, rinse temperature not controlled correctly.
Booster Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E13
E13 displayed; communication error between main control board and user interface or peripheral module.
Communication Bus Fault
E14
E14 displayed; leak detection activated, machine may stop and drain continuously.
Leak / Overflow Tray Sensor Activated
E15
E15 displayed; wash pump overload or motor protection tripped repeatedly.
Wash Pump Overcurrent / Overload
E16
E16 displayed; drain valve or drain solenoid malfunction, machine cannot switch between wash and drain correctly.
Drain Valve Actuation Fault
E17
E17 displayed; wash tank level sensor indicates inconsistent readings, machine may alternately fill and drain.
Wash Tank Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault
E18
E18 displayed; final rinse pressure or flow sensor reports abnormal values during rinse phase.
Rinse Pressure / Flow Fault
E19
E19 displayed; internal memory or configuration error detected at startup.
Control Board Configuration / EEPROM Fault
E2
Dishwasher overfills or shows E2; water level too high in tank or wash chamber, sometimes accompanied by overflow into drain.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E20
E20 displayed; exhaust or steam condenser fault on Meiko hood-type or conveyor models with heat recovery.
Exhaust / Condenser System Fault
E3
Dishwasher does not heat; cycle runs cold and E3 is displayed, often with poor washing results.
Wash Tank Heating Failure
E4
Rinse water does not reach set temperature; E4 displayed and machine may stop or extend cycle.
Booster / Final Rinse Heater Failure
E5
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in tank or sump and E5 is displayed.
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout
E6
Machine stops mid-cycle with E6; wash pump does not start or stops shortly after starting.
Wash Pump Motor Failure / Overload
E7
Display shows E7 and machine may not start; door appears closed but is not recognized as locked.
Door Switch / Door Interlock Fault
E8
E8 displayed; machine reports low rinse aid or rinse aid dosing fault, often with poor drying or spotting.
Rinse Aid Dosing System Fault
E9
E9 displayed; detergent dosing malfunction, dishes come out greasy or with heavy soil.
Detergent Dosing System Fault
Symptom
Control panel buttons or touch keys do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Dishes are wet or poorly dried at the end of the cycle; water droplets remain on glasses and plates.
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid Performance Issue
Symptom
Dishes not cleaning properly; items come out with food residue, film, or grease despite completing the cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher is leaking water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud banging, grinding, or rattling noises during wash or rinse.
Excessive Noise / Mechanical Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but stops mid-cycle without completing, no specific error code shown.
Intermittent Power or Control Interruption
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during pump start and stop.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not start; no response when pressing start, though power is available to the unit.
No Start / Control or Safety Interlock Issue
Symptom
Door is difficult to open or close, or does not stay in position.
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance
Symptom
Foam visible in the tank or leaking from the door, with poor washing performance.
Excessive Foaming
Symptom
Glasses appear cloudy or etched after repeated washing, even when clean.
Glass Corrosion / Chemical Etching
Symptom
Machine fills and drains repeatedly without progressing through the wash cycle.
Level Control / Fill-Drain Cycling Fault
Symptom
Machine trips the circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during heating.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Persistent bad odor from inside the dishwasher, even when not in use.
Odor / Biofilm and Grease Buildup
Symptom
Rinse arms do not rotate properly; spray pattern is weak or uneven.
Rinse Arm Rotation / Flow Restriction
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the tank.
Corrosion / Rust Contamination
Symptom
Steam or hot vapors escaping excessively from the door or hood during operation.
Excessive Steam Emission / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Wash arms do not rotate; dishes in some areas remain dirty.
Wash Arm Rotation Failure
Symptom
Water remains in the tank overnight when it should have drained completely.
Incomplete Drain / Backflow
Symptom
White film or limescale deposits on glasses, dishes, and inside the tank.
Limescale / Hard Water Deposits
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher does not fill with water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 displayed; machine reports low incoming water pressure or insufficient flow during rinse.
|
Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 displayed; wash tank temperature sensor error, machine may stop or run without proper temperature control.
|
Tank Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 displayed; booster (final rinse) temperature sensor error, rinse temperature not controlled correctly.
|
Booster Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 displayed; communication error between main control board and user interface or peripheral module.
|
Communication Bus Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 displayed; leak detection activated, machine may stop and drain continuously.
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Leak / Overflow Tray Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 displayed; wash pump overload or motor protection tripped repeatedly.
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Wash Pump Overcurrent / Overload | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 displayed; drain valve or drain solenoid malfunction, machine cannot switch between wash and drain correctly.
|
Drain Valve Actuation Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 displayed; wash tank level sensor indicates inconsistent readings, machine may alternately fill and drain.
|
Wash Tank Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 displayed; final rinse pressure or flow sensor reports abnormal values during rinse phase.
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Rinse Pressure / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 displayed; internal memory or configuration error detected at startup.
|
Control Board Configuration / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher overfills or shows E2; water level too high in tank or wash chamber, sometimes accompanied by overflow into drain.
|
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 displayed; exhaust or steam condenser fault on Meiko hood-type or conveyor models with heat recovery.
|
Exhaust / Condenser System Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher does not heat; cycle runs cold and E3 is displayed, often with poor washing results.
|
Wash Tank Heating Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Rinse water does not reach set temperature; E4 displayed and machine may stop or extend cycle.
|
Booster / Final Rinse Heater Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in tank or sump and E5 is displayed.
|
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E6 |
Machine stops mid-cycle with E6; wash pump does not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Wash Pump Motor Failure / Overload | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and machine may not start; door appears closed but is not recognized as locked.
|
Door Switch / Door Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 displayed; machine reports low rinse aid or rinse aid dosing fault, often with poor drying or spotting.
|
Rinse Aid Dosing System Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 displayed; detergent dosing malfunction, dishes come out greasy or with heavy soil.
|
Detergent Dosing System Fault | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons or touch keys do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are wet or poorly dried at the end of the cycle; water droplets remain on glasses and plates.
|
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid Performance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishes not cleaning properly; items come out with food residue, film, or grease despite completing the cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is leaking water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud banging, grinding, or rattling noises during wash or rinse.
|
Excessive Noise / Mechanical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but stops mid-cycle without completing, no specific error code shown.
|
Intermittent Power or Control Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during pump start and stop.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not start; no response when pressing start, though power is available to the unit.
|
No Start / Control or Safety Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Door is difficult to open or close, or does not stay in position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Foam visible in the tank or leaking from the door, with poor washing performance.
|
Excessive Foaming | View Details |
| – |
Glasses appear cloudy or etched after repeated washing, even when clean.
|
Glass Corrosion / Chemical Etching | View Details |
| – |
Machine fills and drains repeatedly without progressing through the wash cycle.
|
Level Control / Fill-Drain Cycling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Machine trips the circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during heating.
|
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Persistent bad odor from inside the dishwasher, even when not in use.
|
Odor / Biofilm and Grease Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Rinse arms do not rotate properly; spray pattern is weak or uneven.
|
Rinse Arm Rotation / Flow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the tank.
|
Corrosion / Rust Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Steam or hot vapors escaping excessively from the door or hood during operation.
|
Excessive Steam Emission / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wash arms do not rotate; dishes in some areas remain dirty.
|
Wash Arm Rotation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the tank overnight when it should have drained completely.
|
Incomplete Drain / Backflow | View Details |
| – |
White film or limescale deposits on glasses, dishes, and inside the tank.
|
Limescale / Hard Water Deposits | View Details |
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