Appliance Code Check

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Dishwashers error codes

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LG · Dishwasher

2H

status message

Normal status or function

LG 2H is an estimated-time display showing that less than two hours remain in the dishwasher cycle.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

3C

error code

Professional service recommended

Samsung 3C means the dishwasher pump has failed to operate.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

3E

error code

Professional service recommended

Samsung 3E means the dishwasher water supply is too hot.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

9E

error code

Professional service required

Samsung 9E means there is not enough water in the dishwasher.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

AP

operating-mode message

Normal status or function

Samsung AP means the dishwasher is in Access Point mode for connecting to a mobile device.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

bE

error code

Professional service recommended

Samsung bE means the dishwasher control panel detects a stuck button.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

CE

error code

Professional service recommended

Samsung CE means the dishwasher control panel cannot communicate with the rest of the dishwasher.

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LG · Dishwasher

CL

function message

Normal status or function

LG CL means the dishwasher Child Lock or Control Lock feature is active.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E01

fault code

Power reset only

Bosch E01 means a heat-pump motor circuit fault at the dishwasher main control board.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E02

fault code

Power reset only

Bosch E02 means a main-control-board relay fault in the dishwasher.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E14

fault code

Evidence-backed user action

Bosch E14 means a flow-meter failure or a problem with water entering the dishwasher or its filling system.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E15

alert

Professional service required

Bosch E15 means the dishwasher safety switch detected water in the base and activated leak protection.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E16

error code

Evidence-backed user action

Bosch E16 means water may not be entering the dishwasher because of a supply or filling-system issue.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E18

error code

Evidence-backed user action

Bosch E18 means dishwasher water flow is too low or water is not being pumped correctly.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E19

fault code

Power reset only

Bosch E19 means a dishwasher detergent-dispenser solenoid circuit fault.

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Bosch · Dishwasher

E20

fault code

Power reset only

Bosch E20 means an internal heat-pump heater fault in the dishwasher.

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LG · Dishwasher

FE

error code

Power reset only

LG FE means the dishwasher detected too much water and turned on its drain pump.

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Samsung · Dishwasher

HE

error code

Professional service required

Samsung HE means the dishwasher is detecting its internal temperature incorrectly.

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LG · Dishwasher

IE

error code

Professional service recommended

LG IE means the dishwasher water level did not rise high enough within ten minutes of filling.

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LG · Dishwasher

LE

error code

Power reset only

LG LE is a dishwasher motor error that may involve the motor or its wiring harness.

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LG · Dishwasher

nE

error code

Professional service recommended

LG nE means the dishwasher detected a possible issue with the vario motor that controls the spray arms.

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