Thor Kitchen 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 stops mid-cycle and displays E1; sometimes beeps repeatedly and will not continue the wash.
Water Inlet Timeout / Insufficient Fill
E10
Dishwasher displays E10; door may not latch properly or cycle will not start even though the door appears closed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E11
Dishwasher shows E11; fan may not run and dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle.
Drying Fan / Ventilation Error
E12
Dishwasher displays E12; may coincide with poor wash performance and unusual noises from the lower area.
Spray Arm Motor / Zone Wash Error
E13
Dishwasher shows E13; unit may shut down unexpectedly or not power on consistently.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
E14
Dishwasher displays E14; may fill and drain repeatedly without progressing through the cycle.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error
E15
Dishwasher shows E15; unit may not start and may run the drain pump continuously even when empty.
Base Pan Leak Sensor Activated
E16
Dishwasher displays E16; may overfill or underfill, and water level appears abnormal.
Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Error
E17
Dishwasher shows E17; may stop with water still in the tub or may not drain at all.
Drain Pump Electrical Fault
E18
Dishwasher displays E18; may not start and may show no response from some buttons.
Keypad / Touch Control Error
E19
Dishwasher shows E19; may stop during cycle changes (e.g., from wash to rinse) and may not advance.
Program Relay / Mode Switching Error
E2
Dishwasher displays E2 and will not start or stops shortly after starting; may attempt to drain repeatedly.
Drain Timeout / Poor Drainage
E20
Dishwasher displays E20; unit may be unusually noisy and may not circulate water correctly.
Motor Overload / Motor Driver Error
E3
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water inside may be cold and dishes are not clean or dry.
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Reaching Temperature
E4
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop filling or draining; sometimes accompanied by water in the base pan or a continuous drain pump sound.
Overflow / Leak Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher shows E5 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters the tub.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; cycle may stop and water may remain in the tub or be partially drained.
Water Turbidity / Temperature Sensor Error
E7
Dishwasher shows E7 and may not circulate water; spray arms do not spin and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; cycle may end early and dishes are left wet and not fully rinsed.
Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error
E9
Dishwasher shows E9 and may not start; control panel may be unresponsive or partially functional.
Communication Error Between Control Board and User Interface
Symptom
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Not Rinsed
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
Poor Cleaning Performance
Symptom
Dishes, especially plastic items, are still wet at the end of the cycle.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains at the bottom of the tub after the cycle completes.
No Drain / Standing Water
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in a partially open position.
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance
Symptom
Dishwasher door is hard to close or pops open slightly during operation.
Door Alignment / Latch Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and there is no water spraying sound.
No Wash / Circulation Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher interior overflows with suds, sometimes leaking foam from the door.
Oversudsing / Incorrect Detergent Use
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during or after a cycle.
Front Door Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; water appears on the floor beneath the unit.
Underbody Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noises during operation.
Excessive Operating Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish or take several hours.
Extended Cycle Duration
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights go off, then may resume later or require restarting.
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheating Control
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash phases.
Vibration / Movement
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to any buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes have water spots and the rinse aid level never seems to drop.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure
Symptom
Strong, unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Top rack items are not getting clean while bottom rack items are mostly fine.
Upper Spray Arm / Water Distribution Issue
Symptom
Visible rust spots or discoloration on the interior stainless steel tub or racks.
Corrosion / Finish Degradation
Symptom
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or garbage disposal, leaving dirty water in the tub.
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Installation
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
Hard Water Deposits / Etching
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E1; sometimes beeps repeatedly and will not continue the wash.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / Insufficient Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher displays E10; door may not latch properly or cycle will not start even though the door appears closed.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher shows E11; fan may not run and dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle.
|
Drying Fan / Ventilation Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher displays E12; may coincide with poor wash performance and unusual noises from the lower area.
|
Spray Arm Motor / Zone Wash Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher shows E13; unit may shut down unexpectedly or not power on consistently.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher displays E14; may fill and drain repeatedly without progressing through the cycle.
|
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher shows E15; unit may not start and may run the drain pump continuously even when empty.
|
Base Pan Leak Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher displays E16; may overfill or underfill, and water level appears abnormal.
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Inlet Valve Stuck Open / Overfill Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher shows E17; may stop with water still in the tub or may not drain at all.
|
Drain Pump Electrical Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher displays E18; may not start and may show no response from some buttons.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher shows E19; may stop during cycle changes (e.g., from wash to rinse) and may not advance.
|
Program Relay / Mode Switching Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2 and will not start or stops shortly after starting; may attempt to drain repeatedly.
|
Drain Timeout / Poor Drainage | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher displays E20; unit may be unusually noisy and may not circulate water correctly.
|
Motor Overload / Motor Driver Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher shows E3 and stops; water inside may be cold and dishes are not clean or dry.
|
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Reaching Temperature | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4 and may stop filling or draining; sometimes accompanied by water in the base pan or a continuous drain pump sound.
|
Overflow / Leak Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher shows E5 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters the tub.
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; cycle may stop and water may remain in the tub or be partially drained.
|
Water Turbidity / Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher shows E7 and may not circulate water; spray arms do not spin and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; cycle may end early and dishes are left wet and not fully rinsed.
|
Diverter Valve / Spray Zone Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher shows E9 and may not start; control panel may be unresponsive or partially functional.
|
Communication Error Between Control Board and User Interface | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Not Rinsed | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains stuck on after a full cycle.
|
Poor Cleaning Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes, especially plastic items, are still wet at the end of the cycle.
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains at the bottom of the tub after the cycle completes.
|
No Drain / Standing Water | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in a partially open position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is hard to close or pops open slightly during operation.
|
Door Alignment / Latch Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and there is no water spraying sound.
|
No Wash / Circulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior overflows with suds, sometimes leaking foam from the door.
|
Oversudsing / Incorrect Detergent Use | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during or after a cycle.
|
Front Door Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; water appears on the floor beneath the unit.
|
Underbody Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noises during operation.
|
Excessive Operating Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; pressing Start does nothing or only beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles seem to never finish or take several hours.
|
Extended Cycle Duration | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights go off, then may resume later or require restarting.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheating Control | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation, especially during drain or wash phases.
|
Vibration / Movement | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to any buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes have water spots and the rinse aid level never seems to drop.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure | View Details |
| – |
Strong, unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Top rack items are not getting clean while bottom rack items are mostly fine.
|
Upper Spray Arm / Water Distribution Issue | View Details |
| – |
Visible rust spots or discoloration on the interior stainless steel tub or racks.
|
Corrosion / Finish Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or garbage disposal, leaving dirty water in the tub.
|
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Installation | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Etching | View Details |
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