Siemens Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Dishwasher will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
Main Control Module Failure
E02
Dishwasher stops shortly after start and displays E02.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E03
Dishwasher does not fill properly and shows E03 on the display.
Water Filling / Flow Meter Fault
E04
Dishwasher stops and displays E04; sometimes dishes are not rinsed properly.
Water Distribution / Spray Arm Control Fault
E05
Dishwasher stops early in the cycle and shows E05; water level seems incorrect.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
E06
Dishwasher will not start; door appears closed but E06 is displayed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E07
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and shows E07; sometimes water remains in the base of the tub.
Drying Fan / Ventilation Fault or Drainage Restriction (model-dependent)
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 Circuit Failure (Flow Heater / Heat Pump)
E10
Dishwasher shows E10 and does not heat water properly; sometimes intermittent.
Heating Circuit Control / Triac Fault
E11
Dishwasher displays E11; cycle may stop early or run without proper temperature control.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Circuit Fault
E12
Dishwasher shows E12; heavy limescale deposits may be visible in the tub or on heating components.
Limescale Build-Up Affecting Heating / Flow
E13
Dishwasher displays E13; water may be excessively hot or cycle stops unexpectedly.
Overheating / High Inlet Water Temperature
E14
Dishwasher stops filling and shows E14; may start and stop water intake repeatedly.
Flow Meter Signal Fault
E15
Dishwasher will not start and shows E15; often the drain pump runs continuously.
Leak Detected in Base (AquaStop Safety Activated)
E16
Dishwasher overfills or continuously takes in water and shows E16.
Inlet Valve / AquaStop Stuck Open
E17
Dishwasher shows E17; filling stops early or water hammer noises are heard.
Overfilling / High Water Pressure Fault
E18
Dishwasher does not fill with water and shows E18; you may hear a humming from the inlet valve.
Insufficient Water Supply / Inlet Timeout
E19
Dishwasher shows E19; water may not transfer correctly between heat exchanger and sump.
Heat Exchanger Drain Valve / Regeneration Valve Fault
E20
Dishwasher shows E20; may have issues with water circulation or unusual pump noise.
Circulation Pump Motor Fault
E21
Dishwasher shows E21; circulation pump runs loudly or not at all.
Circulation Pump Blockage or Overload
E22
Dishwasher shows E22; water may not drain completely and filters may be dirty.
Filter System / Sump Blockage
E23
Dishwasher does not drain and shows E23; water remains in the bottom of the tub.
Drain Pump Failure
E24
Dishwasher shows E24; water may not drain and you may hear the drain pump running.
Drainage Problem / Drain Hose Blockage
E25
Dishwasher shows E25; drain pump makes a grinding noise or does not pump out water.
Drain Pump Blockage / Cover Misfitted
E26
Dishwasher shows E26; issues with water softener or regeneration may be present.
Water Softener / Regeneration System Fault
E27
Dishwasher shows E27; may occur during power fluctuations or in regions with unstable mains voltage.
Mains Voltage Out of Range
Symptom
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or are very dim, but machine still runs.
User Interface Power / Backlight Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay partially open.
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during heating.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells musty or like rotten food when opened.
Odor / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses
Symptom
Dishwasher interior remains wet; poor drying performance even on programs with drying.
Poor Drying / Condensation Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds are heard.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front door area onto the floor.
Door Seal / Door Alignment Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle forms under the machine.
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves greasy film or cloudy residue on dishes.
Grease Build-Up / Insufficient Detergent Action
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
Limescale Deposits / Poor Rinsing
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button unresponsive or program will not begin.
User Interface / Door Interlock / Start Inhibit
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or keep derailing from the rails.
Rack Rail / Roller Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dishwasher will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
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Main Control Module Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Dishwasher stops shortly after start and displays E02.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Dishwasher does not fill properly and shows E03 on the display.
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Water Filling / Flow Meter Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dishwasher stops and displays E04; sometimes dishes are not rinsed properly.
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Water Distribution / Spray Arm Control Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dishwasher stops early in the cycle and shows E05; water level seems incorrect.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Dishwasher will not start; door appears closed but E06 is displayed.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and shows E07; sometimes water remains in the base of the tub.
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Drying Fan / Ventilation Fault or Drainage Restriction (model-dependent) | View Details |
| E08 |
Dishwasher shows E08 and water level appears too low; spray arms may not rotate properly.
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Insufficient Water Level / Circulation Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Dishwasher completes cycle but dishes are cold and wet; E09 is displayed.
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Heating Circuit Failure (Flow Heater / Heat Pump) | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10 and does not heat water properly; sometimes intermittent.
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Heating Circuit Control / Triac Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11; cycle may stop early or run without proper temperature control.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12; heavy limescale deposits may be visible in the tub or on heating components.
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Limescale Build-Up Affecting Heating / Flow | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13; water may be excessively hot or cycle stops unexpectedly.
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Overheating / High Inlet Water Temperature | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher stops filling and shows E14; may start and stop water intake repeatedly.
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Flow Meter Signal Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher will not start and shows E15; often the drain pump runs continuously.
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Leak Detected in Base (AquaStop Safety Activated) | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher overfills or continuously takes in water and shows E16.
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Inlet Valve / AquaStop Stuck Open | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher shows E17; filling stops early or water hammer noises are heard.
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Overfilling / High Water Pressure Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher does not fill with water and shows E18; you may hear a humming from the inlet valve.
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Insufficient Water Supply / Inlet Timeout | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19; water may not transfer correctly between heat exchanger and sump.
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Heat Exchanger Drain Valve / Regeneration Valve Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20; may have issues with water circulation or unusual pump noise.
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Circulation Pump Motor Fault | View Details |
| E21 |
Dishwasher shows E21; circulation pump runs loudly or not at all.
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Circulation Pump Blockage or Overload | View Details |
| E22 |
Dishwasher shows E22; water may not drain completely and filters may be dirty.
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Filter System / Sump Blockage | View Details |
| E23 |
Dishwasher does not drain and shows E23; water remains in the bottom of the tub.
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Drain Pump Failure | View Details |
| E24 |
Dishwasher shows E24; water may not drain and you may hear the drain pump running.
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Drainage Problem / Drain Hose Blockage | View Details |
| E25 |
Dishwasher shows E25; drain pump makes a grinding noise or does not pump out water.
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Drain Pump Blockage / Cover Misfitted | View Details |
| E26 |
Dishwasher shows E26; issues with water softener or regeneration may be present.
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Water Softener / Regeneration System Fault | View Details |
| E27 |
Dishwasher shows E27; may occur during power fluctuations or in regions with unstable mains voltage.
|
Mains Voltage Out of Range | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or are very dim, but machine still runs.
|
User Interface Power / Backlight Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay partially open.
|
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during heating.
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Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells musty or like rotten food when opened.
|
Odor / Bacterial Growth in Sump and Hoses | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior remains wet; poor drying performance even on programs with drying.
|
Poor Drying / Condensation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or humming sounds are heard.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front door area onto the floor.
|
Door Seal / Door Alignment Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle forms under the machine.
|
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves greasy film or cloudy residue on dishes.
|
Grease Build-Up / Insufficient Detergent Action | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
|
Limescale Deposits / Poor Rinsing | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button unresponsive or program will not begin.
|
User Interface / Door Interlock / Start Inhibit | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or keep derailing from the rails.
|
Rack Rail / Roller Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
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Poor Wash Performance / Inadequate Cleaning | View Details |
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