Summit 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; unit may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes after a power surge or outage.
EEPROM / Program Memory Error
E11
Dishwasher displays E11 and may not respond to button presses; control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E12
Dishwasher shows E12; water may be present but temperature readings are incorrect, causing poor wash performance.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
E13
Dishwasher displays E13; often associated with unusually high water temperature or steam and possible odor.
Overtemperature / Overheating Protection
E14
Dishwasher shows E14; unit may stop filling or may fill erratically.
Water Level / Flow Meter Calibration Error
E15
Dishwasher displays E15 and will not start; drain pump may run continuously even with no visible water in the tub.
Base Pan Leak / Anti-Flood Activated
E16
Dishwasher shows E16; water may continuously enter the tub even when the unit is off, or fill level is too high.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open
E17
Dishwasher displays E17; often associated with low water pressure or slow filling.
Water Inlet Pressure Too Low / Fill Error
E18
Dishwasher shows E18; unit may drain immediately after filling or not retain water.
Drain Siphon / Incorrect Drain Installation
E19
Dishwasher displays E19; diverter may not change spray zones and cleaning is inconsistent.
Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error
E2
Dishwasher overfills with water or repeatedly fills and drains; E2 appears on the display.
Water Overfill / Overflow Protection Activated
E20
Dishwasher shows E20; motor may not start or may trip the breaker.
Motor Overload / Short Circuit
E3
Dishwasher does not heat water properly; cycles run long or end with cold dishes and E3 displayed.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E4; often accompanied by water in the base pan or continuous drain pump operation.
Leak Detected / Overflow Float Activated
E5
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub and E5 is shown on the display.
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout
E6
Dishwasher stops and displays E6; water may be present but spray arms are not turning and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure
E7
Dishwasher displays E7 and may stop shortly after starting; water may not enter or may enter briefly then stop.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Sensor Error
E8
Dishwasher shows E8 and may stop during wash; water level appears too low and spray is weak.
Low Water Level / Insufficient Fill
E9
Dishwasher displays E9 and may stop during drying; dishes remain wet and sometimes a burning smell is noticed previously.
Heater Relay / Control Board Error
Symptom
Dishwasher display works but buttons do not respond or respond only sometimes.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher displays lights but the cycle ends quickly after starting, with no washing performed and no code.
Immediate Drain / Mis-sensed Water Level
Symptom
Dishwasher does not dry dishes; items are wet at the end of the cycle but washing seems normal.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance
Symptom
Dishwasher fills and drains repeatedly without progressing through the wash cycle.
Water Level Sensing / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher has a persistent bad odor even after cycles complete.
Odor / Biofilm and Drain Residue
Symptom
Dishwasher intermittently stops mid-cycle without an error code; may resume if the door is opened and closed.
Intermittent Door Switch / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds are heard.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the cabinet; water appears on the floor near the sides or rear.
Underbody Leak / Hose or Sump Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during a cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially undissolved in the dispenser cup.
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
Hard Water Deposits / Poor Rinse
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
Door Not Recognized as Closed / Start Inhibit
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks during loading.
Rack Rail / Roller Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food particles remain and spray arms seem weak.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles extend far beyond the expected duration.
Extended Cycle / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle.
Electrical Short / Overcurrent
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher will not fill with water; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
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Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10; unit may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes after a power surge or outage.
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EEPROM / Program Memory Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11 and may not respond to button presses; control panel may be unresponsive or erratic.
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User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12; water may be present but temperature readings are incorrect, causing poor wash performance.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13; often associated with unusually high water temperature or steam and possible odor.
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Overtemperature / Overheating Protection | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher shows E14; unit may stop filling or may fill erratically.
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Water Level / Flow Meter Calibration Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher displays E15 and will not start; drain pump may run continuously even with no visible water in the tub.
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Base Pan Leak / Anti-Flood Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher shows E16; water may continuously enter the tub even when the unit is off, or fill level is too high.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher displays E17; often associated with low water pressure or slow filling.
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Water Inlet Pressure Too Low / Fill Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher shows E18; unit may drain immediately after filling or not retain water.
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Drain Siphon / Incorrect Drain Installation | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher displays E19; diverter may not change spray zones and cleaning is inconsistent.
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Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher overfills with water or repeatedly fills and drains; E2 appears on the display.
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Water Overfill / Overflow Protection Activated | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20; motor may not start or may trip the breaker.
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Motor Overload / Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher does not heat water properly; cycles run long or end with cold dishes and E3 displayed.
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Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E4; often accompanied by water in the base pan or continuous drain pump operation.
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Leak Detected / Overflow Float Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub and E5 is shown on the display.
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Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher stops and displays E6; water may be present but spray arms are not turning and dishes remain dirty.
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Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7 and may stop shortly after starting; water may not enter or may enter briefly then stop.
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Flow Meter / Water Intake Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher shows E8 and may stop during wash; water level appears too low and spray is weak.
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Low Water Level / Insufficient Fill | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9 and may stop during drying; dishes remain wet and sometimes a burning smell is noticed previously.
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Heater Relay / Control Board Error | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher display works but buttons do not respond or respond only sometimes.
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Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher displays lights but the cycle ends quickly after starting, with no washing performed and no code.
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Immediate Drain / Mis-sensed Water Level | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not dry dishes; items are wet at the end of the cycle but washing seems normal.
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Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
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Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills and drains repeatedly without progressing through the wash cycle.
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Water Level Sensing / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a persistent bad odor even after cycles complete.
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Odor / Biofilm and Drain Residue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher intermittently stops mid-cycle without an error code; may resume if the door is opened and closed.
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Intermittent Door Switch / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds are heard.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the cabinet; water appears on the floor near the sides or rear.
|
Underbody Leak / Hose or Sump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially undissolved in the dispenser cup.
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Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
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Hard Water Deposits / Poor Rinse | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
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Door Not Recognized as Closed / Start Inhibit | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks during loading.
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Rack Rail / Roller Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food particles remain and spray arms seem weak.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles extend far beyond the expected duration.
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Extended Cycle / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle.
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Electrical Short / Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
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