Dishwasher displays E9; may stop during drying or final rinse, sometimes with no obvious mechanical symptom.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect the appliance from mains before accessing electronics.
Step-by-step checks:
- Power reset: Leave the dishwasher unplugged for at least 10 minutes to allow capacitors to discharge, then reconnect and test. This can clear transient faults.
- Check supply quality: Ensure the outlet provides stable voltage and that there are no frequent power cuts or surges. Use a surge protector if necessary.
- Inspect PCB: Remove the control panel and inspect the main PCB for burn marks, swollen components, or corrosion. If visible damage is present, replacement is required.
- Programming: If the PCB was recently replaced, verify that the correct Vestel board and firmware version were installed for your exact model. Some boards require programming with model-specific parameters.
EEPROM and firmware issues generally require a new control board or service tools. Contact an authorized Vestel service center if E9 persists after a power reset.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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