Error Code	Symptom	Fault Type	Guide
E01	Garbage disposal will not power on at all, no humming, no sound, indicator LED off	Primary Power Supply Failure	View Details
E02	Garbage disposal hums but grinding plate does not turn, then shuts off with E02 on control panel (where equipped)	Rotor Jam / Stalled Motor Protection	View Details
E03	Garbage disposal stops mid-operation and displays E03, will not restart until cooled	Motor Overheat / Thermal Overload Trip	View Details
E04	Garbage disposal runs briefly then stops with E04, grinding is weak or intermittent	Motor Current Overload / Rotor Binding	View Details
E05	Garbage disposal will not start, E05 displayed, faint click from control box only	Start Circuit / Relay Failure	View Details
E06	Garbage disposal runs but water backs up into sink, E06 or drain icon shown on some Tweeny models	Drainage Restriction / Outlet Blockage	View Details
E07	Garbage disposal runs but leaks from the bottom housing, E07 leak warning on some sensor-equipped Tweeny models	Internal Seal / Housing Leak	View Details
E08	Garbage disposal will not run, E08 displayed, reset button immediately trips again	Ground Fault / Short Circuit Protection	View Details
E09	Garbage disposal runs but is extremely noisy, E09 vibration/noise warning on some smart Tweeny models	Imbalance / Loose Internal Components	View Details
E10	Garbage disposal runs but water and food splash back into sink, E10 splash/guard warning on some models	Splash Guard / Baffle Malfunction	View Details
E11	Garbage disposal does not respond to wall switch, but indicator LED on Tweeny unit is lit, E11 control error on some models	Control Input / Switch Circuit Fault	View Details
E12	Garbage disposal stops when dishwasher drains, E12 backflow/overload code on combo-installed Tweeny models	Dishwasher Drain Backflow / Overload Interaction	View Details
E13	Garbage disposal runs but emits burning smell, E13 motor fault on some Tweeny smart models	Motor Overheating / Insulation Breakdown	View Details
E14	Garbage disposal LED flashes and unit beeps but does not start, E14 sensor error on sensor-equipped Tweeny models	Safety Sensor / Lid Sensor Fault (Batch-feed or covered models)	View Details
E15	Garbage disposal runs only at very low speed, E15 speed control error on variable-speed Tweeny models	Speed Control / Inverter Fault	View Details
E16	Garbage disposal randomly starts or stops, E16 communication/control error on smart Tweeny models	Control Logic / Communication Fault	View Details
E17	Garbage disposal runs but trips GFCI outlet, E17 ground fault indication on some models	Ground Leakage / Insulation Fault	View Details
E18	Garbage disposal LED blinks but motor does not run, E18 overload lockout on some Tweeny models	Electronic Overload Lockout	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes a mild electric shock when touching the sink or unit	Improper Grounding / Leakage to Chassis	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes lights to dim significantly when starting	High Start-Up Current / Marginal Circuit Capacity	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes sink to back up into the other basin	Shared Drain Line Obstruction	View Details
–	Garbage disposal emits a high-pitched squeal when starting or stopping	Bearing or Shaft Bushing Wear	View Details
–	Garbage disposal emits foul odors even after running with water	Organic Buildup / Biofilm in Grinding Chamber	View Details
–	Garbage disposal hums loudly but does not grind, then trips the reset button	Mechanical Jam of Grinding Plate	View Details
–	Garbage disposal is very loud compared to when it was new, with a harsh grinding sound	Worn Bearings / Internal Mechanical Wear	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the bottom only when running	Internal Shaft Seal Failure	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the side where the dishwasher hose connects	Dishwasher Inlet / Hose Connection Leak	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the top where it meets the sink	Sink Flange / Mounting Seal Leak	View Details
–	Garbage disposal makes loud metal-on-metal grinding or rattling noises during operation	Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber	View Details
–	Garbage disposal motor runs but grinding plate does not spin (free-spinning noise)	Sheared Coupling / Disconnected Rotor	View Details
–	Garbage disposal produces a clicking sound but does not spin	Start Relay or Capacitor Failure	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains unprocessed	Dull Grinding Components / Reduced Grinding Efficiency	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but water drains very slowly even when not grinding food	Partial Drain Obstruction / Grease Buildup	View Details
–	Garbage disposal splashes water and food out of the sink opening during use	Missing or Incorrect Splash Guard / Excessive Turbulence	View Details
–	Garbage disposal switch produces a buzzing sound but unit does not start	Electrical Contact Arcing / Low Voltage to Motor	View Details
–	Garbage disposal trips the circuit breaker when turned on	High Inrush Current / Short Circuit	View Details
–	Garbage disposal turns on by itself or will not turn off unless breaker is switched	Stuck or Shorted Wall Switch / Control Relay	View Details
–	Garbage disposal vibrates excessively and shakes the sink or countertop	Imbalanced Grinding Assembly / Loose Mount	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not accept the batch-feed cover or cover will not lock into place	Misaligned or Damaged Batch-Feed Cover System	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not start unless the reset button is pressed every time	Weak or Nuisance-Tripping Overload Protector	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not turn on, no sound, but outlet has power and breaker is not tripped	Tripped Internal Reset / Open Thermal Protector	View Details

Tweeny Garbage Disposals Error Codes

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