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Dishwashers error codes

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Frigidaire9 codesGE9 codesLG8 codesSamsung8 codesBosch7 codesKitchenAid7 codesMaytag7 codesWhirlpool7 codes

Frigidaire

iC0Electronic control system faulti10Low water fill detectedi20Dishwasher did not draini30Leak or overflow in the base pani40Clogged filter or sump restrictioni50Wash or drain motor faulti60Water heating system faultiF0Water flow / filter restrictionUODrying vent assembly fault

GE

H2ONot enough water reaching the dishwasherC1Drain took longer than two minutesC2Total pump-out time exceeded seven minutesC4Overfill or float error after power lossC5Pump-out time too shortC7Water temperature sensor circuit faultC8Detergent cup blocked from openingPFPower failure during a cycleLEAKLeak detected, cycle cancelled

LG

OEDrain error — water not draining outIEWater inlet error — tub not filling enoughFEFill/overfill error — too much waterLEMotor error — wash motor cannot operatetEThermal error — water temperature/thermistor faultAELeak detected — water in the basenEVario (spray-diverter) motor errorHEHeater error — water not heating or overheating

Samsung

4CWater supply fault; not filling correctly5CDrain fault; unable to pump water outLCLeak detected in the base panOCOverfill; too much water in the tub9EInsufficient / low water level in tubtCTemperature sensor (thermistor) fault3CWash (circulation) pump / motor faultbEStuck or shorted control-panel button

Bosch

E15Anti-flood float detected water in base trayE24Dishwasher not draining, drain path blockedE22Filter blocked, water cannot drainE25Drain pump blocked or pump cover looseE09Heating element / flow heater defectiveE01Heat-pump / control board circuit faultE02Temperature sensor / control relay fault

KitchenAid

F9E1Long drain; dishwasher not drainingF9E2Drain motor error; poor drainingF8E4Overfill or water in base detectedF6E4Overfill float switch trippedF6E3Excessive suds detectedF6E1User interface to main control faultF2E2Main control communication error

Maytag

F9E1Long drain - dishwasher not drainingF6E4Overfill float switch tripped or not levelF8E4Water detected in base drip trayF2E2Main control communication errorH2ONot detecting water entering tubF3E2Thermistor or OWI sensor faultF8E5Fill valve stuck open

Whirlpool

F9E1Long drain — dishwasher is not draining properlyF8E1Water fill fault — abnormal or low water level during fillF6E4Flow meter fault — fill turbine misreading water volumeF2E2User interface fault — stuck button or panel comms lossF3E1Water temperature sensor (thermistor/OWI) faultF8E4Overflow/leak — water in the base tray float switchF7E1Heating fault — water not heating / open element