Vestel 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 take in water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Dishwasher shows E10; often related to drying phase problems or fan operation issues.
Drying System / Fan Error
E11
Dishwasher displays E11; may be associated with turbidity or water quality sensing issues.
Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error
E12
Dishwasher shows E12; often linked to excessive foaming or unusual water level behavior.
Foam / Suds Detection or Abnormal Water Condition
E13
Dishwasher displays E13; may be related to door status or safety interlock issues.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E14
Dishwasher shows E14; may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes linked to power issues.
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Error
E15
Dishwasher displays E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; water is often found in the base tray.
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated
E16
Dishwasher shows E16; often associated with problems in the water softener or regeneration system.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error
E17
Dishwasher displays E17; may be related to excessive inlet water pressure or rapid overfill.
High Water Pressure / Overfill Detection
E18
Dishwasher shows E18; typically indicates insufficient water in the machine or very slow filling.
Low Water Level / Underfill
E19
Dishwasher displays E19; often associated with diverter valve or spray zone control issues.
Diverter Valve / Spray Distribution Error
E2
Dishwasher fails to drain water; standing water remains in the tub and E2 is displayed.
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout
E20
Dishwasher shows E20; may stop with water inside or show irregular drain behavior.
General Drain System Error
E3
Dishwasher does not heat water; cycles run cold and may take longer than normal, E3 is displayed.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher overfills or shows E4; water may be visible in the base tray and the machine may run the drain pump continuously.
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with E5; water level appears too low or machine repeatedly tries to fill.
Water Level Detection Error
E6
Dishwasher shows E6 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters even though supply is present.
Water Inlet Sensor / Flow Meter Error
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure
E8
Dishwasher shows E8; water may be too hot or not heating correctly, sometimes accompanied by steam escaping when door is opened.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
E9
Dishwasher displays E9; may stop during drying or final rinse, sometimes with no obvious mechanical symptom.
EEPROM / Control Board Configuration Error
Symptom
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or go blank intermittently during operation.
Intermittent Power / Control Panel Connection Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the desired open position.
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear only a faint hum or silence, and spray arms do not move.
Wash Motor / Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad smell even after completing a cycle.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher interior is rusty or shows orange/brown stains.
Rust / Metal Contamination
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the door area during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser.
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
Drying Inefficiency
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on glasses and dishes after the cycle.
Limescale / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; start button unresponsive or program cancels immediately.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher racks do not slide smoothly; they stick or derail during loading.
Rack Rail / Wheel Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain and spray arms appear weak.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher does not take in water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher shows E10; often related to drying phase problems or fan operation issues.
|
Drying System / Fan Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11; may be associated with turbidity or water quality sensing issues.
|
Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher shows E12; often linked to excessive foaming or unusual water level behavior.
|
Foam / Suds Detection or Abnormal Water Condition | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13; may be related to door status or safety interlock issues.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher shows E14; may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes linked to power issues.
|
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher displays E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; water is often found in the base tray.
|
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher shows E16; often associated with problems in the water softener or regeneration system.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher displays E17; may be related to excessive inlet water pressure or rapid overfill.
|
High Water Pressure / Overfill Detection | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher shows E18; typically indicates insufficient water in the machine or very slow filling.
|
Low Water Level / Underfill | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher displays E19; often associated with diverter valve or spray zone control issues.
|
Diverter Valve / Spray Distribution Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher fails to drain water; standing water remains in the tub and E2 is displayed.
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Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher shows E20; may stop with water inside or show irregular drain behavior.
|
General Drain System Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher does not heat water; cycles run cold and may take longer than normal, E3 is displayed.
|
Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher overfills or shows E4; water may be visible in the base tray and the machine may run the drain pump continuously.
|
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with E5; water level appears too low or machine repeatedly tries to fill.
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Water Level Detection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher shows E6 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters even though supply is present.
|
Water Inlet Sensor / Flow Meter Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher shows E8; water may be too hot or not heating correctly, sometimes accompanied by steam escaping when door is opened.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9; may stop during drying or final rinse, sometimes with no obvious mechanical symptom.
|
EEPROM / Control Board Configuration Error | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or go blank intermittently during operation.
|
Intermittent Power / Control Panel Connection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the desired open position.
|
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear only a faint hum or silence, and spray arms do not move.
|
Wash Motor / Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad smell even after completing a cycle.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior is rusty or shows orange/brown stains.
|
Rust / Metal Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the door area during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
|
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
|
Drying Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on glasses and dishes after the cycle.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; start button unresponsive or program cancels immediately.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks do not slide smoothly; they stick or derail during loading.
|
Rack Rail / Wheel Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain and spray arms appear weak.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start.
|
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
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