Viking 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 a cycle, display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E02
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E02, often with standing water left in the bottom of the tub.
Drain Timeout / Drain Pump Fault
E03
Cycle ends quickly with E03 on the display, dishes remain dirty and detergent may still be in the cup.
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Heating
E04
Dishwasher displays E04 and may overfill or stop with water near the bottom of the door.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error
E05
E05 appears and the dishwasher stops; often associated with a leak or water in the base pan.
Leak Detected / Anti-Flood Protection Activated
E06
Dishwasher shows E06 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E07
E07 appears and the dishwasher may not circulate water; spray arms do not spin and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure / Motor Error
E08
E08 error with poor drying performance and sometimes no rinse aid dispensing.
Drying System / Fan or Vent Error
E09
E09 appears and the dishwasher may stop shortly after starting the wash phase.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E10
E10 error with the dishwasher failing to fill to the correct level or stopping early.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error
E11
E11 appears and the dishwasher may not respond correctly to selected programs or options.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E12
E12 error with inconsistent cycle times, random stopping, or no operation.
Main Control Board Failure
E13
E13 appears and the dishwasher may trip the breaker or shut down when the heater should energize.
Heater Short to Ground
E14
E14 error with the dishwasher failing to detect water level changes correctly.
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Calibration Error
E15
E15 appears and the dishwasher will not start; often associated with water in the base pan (similar to E05 on some models).
Base Pan Flood Sensor Activated
E16
E16 error with the dishwasher failing to fill correctly or filling continuously.
Inlet Valve Control Error
E17
E17 appears and the dishwasher may not recognize door status correctly, sometimes starting with door open or refusing to start when closed.
Door Status Logic Error
E18
E18 error with unusually long fill times or incomplete fills.
Low Water Pressure / Fill Time Exceeded
E19
E19 appears and the dishwasher may not switch between wash zones or may have poor spray performance in one rack.
Diverter Valve / Distribution Motor Error
E20
E20 error with the dishwasher failing to drain completely or intermittently.
Intermittent Drain / Pump Feedback Error
Symptom
Bottom rack dishes are not getting clean while upper rack appears fine.
Lower Spray Arm / Sump Restriction
Symptom
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser cup at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Spray
Symptom
Dishes come out dirty, with food particles left on surfaces after a full cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not fill with water; runs but remains dry inside.
No Fill Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Dishwasher fills and runs but does not drain; water remains at the bottom after cycle completes.
No Drain Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and there is no strong wash sound.
Wash Motor Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from the bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Overshoot Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the cabinet, water appears on the floor near the toe-kick.
Base Leak / Component Seal Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Worn Pump Bearings / Motor Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash.
Foreign Object in Pump / Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle never begins.
Start Inhibit / Door or UI Logic Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles never seem to finish.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Problem
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not advance, but no error code is displayed.
Cycle Interruption / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during operation.
Electrical Short / Overcurrent
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Racks are difficult to slide in and out; they bind or fall off the tracks.
Rack and Rail Wear / Misalignment
Symptom
Rinse aid is not dispensing; indicator shows full but drying is poor and spotting occurs.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure
Symptom
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack appears fine.
Upper Spray Arm / Feed Tube Restriction
Symptom
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Deposits / Poor Rinse
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dishwasher will not start a cycle, display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E02 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays E02, often with standing water left in the bottom of the tub.
|
Drain Timeout / Drain Pump Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Cycle ends quickly with E03 on the display, dishes remain dirty and detergent may still be in the cup.
|
Heating Circuit Failure / Water Not Heating | View Details |
| E04 |
Dishwasher displays E04 and may overfill or stop with water near the bottom of the door.
|
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| E05 |
E05 appears and the dishwasher stops; often associated with a leak or water in the base pan.
|
Leak Detected / Anti-Flood Protection Activated | View Details |
| E06 |
Dishwasher shows E06 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E07 |
E07 appears and the dishwasher may not circulate water; spray arms do not spin and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Failure / Motor Error | View Details |
| E08 |
E08 error with poor drying performance and sometimes no rinse aid dispensing.
|
Drying System / Fan or Vent Error | View Details |
| E09 |
E09 appears and the dishwasher may stop shortly after starting the wash phase.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error with the dishwasher failing to fill to the correct level or stopping early.
|
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Error | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 appears and the dishwasher may not respond correctly to selected programs or options.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error with inconsistent cycle times, random stopping, or no operation.
|
Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 appears and the dishwasher may trip the breaker or shut down when the heater should energize.
|
Heater Short to Ground | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error with the dishwasher failing to detect water level changes correctly.
|
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Calibration Error | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 appears and the dishwasher will not start; often associated with water in the base pan (similar to E05 on some models).
|
Base Pan Flood Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 error with the dishwasher failing to fill correctly or filling continuously.
|
Inlet Valve Control Error | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 appears and the dishwasher may not recognize door status correctly, sometimes starting with door open or refusing to start when closed.
|
Door Status Logic Error | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 error with unusually long fill times or incomplete fills.
|
Low Water Pressure / Fill Time Exceeded | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 appears and the dishwasher may not switch between wash zones or may have poor spray performance in one rack.
|
Diverter Valve / Distribution Motor Error | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 error with the dishwasher failing to drain completely or intermittently.
|
Intermittent Drain / Pump Feedback Error | View Details |
| – |
Bottom rack dishes are not getting clean while upper rack appears fine.
|
Lower Spray Arm / Sump Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser cup at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening / Poor Water Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out dirty, with food particles left on surfaces after a full cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
|
Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not fill with water; runs but remains dry inside.
|
No Fill Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills and runs but does not drain; water remains at the bottom after cycle completes.
|
No Drain Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and there is no strong wash sound.
|
Wash Motor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from the bottom of the door during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Overshoot Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the cabinet, water appears on the floor near the toe-kick.
|
Base Leak / Component Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
|
Worn Pump Bearings / Motor Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle never begins.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or UI Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time; cycles never seem to finish.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not advance, but no error code is displayed.
|
Cycle Interruption / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the circuit breaker during operation.
|
Electrical Short / Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Racks are difficult to slide in and out; they bind or fall off the tracks.
|
Rack and Rail Wear / Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Rinse aid is not dispensing; indicator shows full but drying is poor and spotting occurs.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack appears fine.
|
Upper Spray Arm / Feed Tube Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after it has been closed for a while.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Poor Rinse | View Details |
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