Kraus Garbage Disposals Error Codes

E1

Kraus garbage disposal will not power on; wall switch is on but unit is completely dead and silent.

Line Power or Control Circuit Interruption

E10

Kraus garbage disposal leaks from the top where it connects to the sink drain opening.

Sink Flange Seal Failure

E11

Kraus garbage disposal leaks from the side discharge connection where it connects to the drain pipe.

Discharge Elbow Seal Leak

E12

Kraus garbage disposal leaks from the bottom of the unit, even when not running.

Internal Seal Failure / Cracked Housing

E13

Kraus garbage disposal leaks from the dishwasher inlet connection on the side of the unit.

Dishwasher Inlet Hose Seal Leak

E14

Kraus garbage disposal will not turn on using the air switch (for models installed with a countertop air switch).

Air Switch Actuation Failure

E15

Kraus garbage disposal runs continuously and does not turn off when the wall switch is turned off (for batch-feed or miswired units).

Control or Switch Miswiring

E16

Kraus garbage disposal makes a clicking sound but does not start; sometimes starts after multiple attempts.

Sticking Start Mechanism / Weak Motor

E17

Kraus garbage disposal stops abruptly during operation and will not restart until reset.

Thermal Overload Trip

E18

Kraus garbage disposal is extremely loud compared to when it was new, even with no foreign objects present.

Worn or Loose Internal Components

E19

Kraus garbage disposal causes lights to dim or flicker when starting.

High Inrush Current / Shared Circuit Load

E2

Kraus garbage disposal hums when switched on but the grinding plate does not spin.

Impeller Plate Jam / Rotor Locked

E20

Kraus garbage disposal emits a persistent foul odor even after running with water.

Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain

E21

Kraus garbage disposal backs up into the opposite sink bowl in a double-bowl sink.

Improper Drain Configuration / Partial Blockage

E22

Kraus garbage disposal will not accept food easily; food bounces on the splash guard and does not enter the chamber.

Restricted Inlet / Stiff Splash Guard

E23

Kraus garbage disposal causes water to leak from the sink rim when operating at high speed.

Back-Splashing and Poor Seal at Sink Rim

E24

Kraus garbage disposal intermittently fails to start; sometimes works after tapping the unit lightly.

Intermittent Electrical Connection or Internal Fault

E25

Kraus garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; large pieces remain unprocessed.

Dull or Worn Grinding Components

E26

Kraus garbage disposal splashes water and food particles back out of the sink opening during use.

Excessive Back-Splash from Chamber

E27

Kraus garbage disposal makes a low rumbling noise and seems to wobble slightly but still grinds.

Minor Imbalance or Foreign Debris

E28

Kraus garbage disposal does not run, but a faint buzzing is heard from the outlet or switch area.

Switch or Outlet Contact Issue

E29

Kraus garbage disposal runs but water leaks only when the dishwasher is draining.

Backflow or Overpressure from Dishwasher Drain

E3

Kraus garbage disposal trips the red reset button frequently or shuts off after a few seconds of operation.

Motor Overload / Thermal Protector Tripping

E30

Kraus garbage disposal is new and installed, but when turned on, only a humming sound is heard and the reset button is not tripped.

Installation Jam or Shipping Debris

E4

Kraus garbage disposal runs but water backs up into the sink and does not drain through the unit.

Discharge Blockage / Restricted Outlet

E5

Kraus garbage disposal trips the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker immediately when turned on.

Ground Fault or Short Circuit in Disposal

E6

Kraus garbage disposal runs but makes a loud metallic grinding or rattling noise.

Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber

E7

Kraus garbage disposal vibrates excessively and causes the sink or countertop to shake during operation.

Imbalanced Grinding Plate or Loose Mount

E8

Kraus garbage disposal emits a burning smell or smoke during or immediately after use.

Motor Overheating / Insulation Breakdown

E9

Kraus garbage disposal runs but produces a high-pitched squeal or screeching noise.

Bearing Wear or Metal-on-Metal Contact

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal causes a noticeable electrical shock or tingle when touching the sink or unit.

Grounding Fault / Stray Voltage

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal is difficult to remove from the mounting assembly during replacement or service.

Seized or Corroded Mounting Ring

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal makes a rattling noise only when the dishwasher is draining.

Dishwasher Discharge Turbulence

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal mounting assembly moves or flexes when the unit is running.

Loose or Improperly Installed Mounting Hardware

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal produces a chattering or rapid on-off sound when the switch is flipped.

Loose Electrical Connection or Failing Switch

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal runs but water drains very slowly from the sink.

Partial Drain Obstruction

Symptom

Kraus garbage disposal will not start at all; no sound, but other outlets in the kitchen work.

Local Power Supply or Switch Failure