Champion Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Dishwasher will not fill; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Detergent is not dispensed; dishes are not getting clean, and E10 appears on the display.
Detergent Dispenser / Dosing Pump Fault
E11
Rinse aid is not dispensed; poor drying and spotting on glassware, with E11 displayed.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault
E12
Conveyor or rack drive does not move in a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; E12 is displayed.
Conveyor / Rack Drive Motor Fault
E13
Excessive foam or suds in the wash tank; the machine may stop and display E13.
Excessive Foaming / Detergent Error
E14
Ambient temperature sensor or cabinet temperature reading is out of range; E14 is displayed.
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault
E15
Leak detection system triggered; the machine stops and E15 is displayed, often with water in the base pan.
Base Pan Leak / Float Switch Activation
E16
Rinse temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E16 is displayed, and rinsing may be disabled.
Rinse Temperature Probe Fault
E17
Wash temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E17 is displayed, and heating may be disabled.
Wash Tank Temperature Probe Fault
E18
The machine reports low incoming water pressure; E18 is displayed, and cycles may be inhibited.
Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault
E19
Internal communication error between the main control board and an auxiliary module; E19 is displayed.
Internal Communication / Bus Error
E2
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold, and E2 is displayed.
Wash Tank Heater Failure / Heat-Up Timeout
E20
Over-temperature condition detected in the wash or rinse circuit; E20 is displayed, and heating is disabled.
Over-Temperature / High-Limit Trip
E3
Rinse water does not reach sanitizing temperature; the machine displays E3 and may stop mid-cycle.
Final Rinse Heater / Booster Heater Fault
E4
The dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the tank or sump, and E4 is displayed.
Drain Pump / Drain Timeout Fault
E5
The machine stops mid-cycle and displays E5; the door or hood appears closed, but the cycle will not continue.
Door / Hood Interlock Fault
E6
Control panel unresponsive or random lights; E6 appears intermittently on the display.
Control Board Communication / Keypad Fault
E7
The machine overfills; the water level is too high in the tank or sump, with a possible overflow, and E7 is displayed.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E8
The wash pump does not start; the machine fills, but there is no spray, and E8 is displayed.
Wash Pump Motor Fault
E9
The rinse pump does not operate; there is no final rinse spray, and E9 is displayed.
Rinse Pump / Rinse Solenoid Fault
Symptom
Chemical smell or visible chemical residue on dishes after washing.
Chemical Overdosing / Rinse Aid or Detergent Residue
Symptom
Control panel buttons are hard to press or do not respond consistently, but no error code is shown.
Worn Membrane Keypad / Switch Panel
Symptom
Cycle times are much longer than normal, even though no error codes are displayed.
Extended Cycle Time / Heat-Up or Fill Delay
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food soil remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle with no error code displayed.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet and do not dry properly, even though the cycle completes without an error code.
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid or Final Rinse Issue
Symptom
Racks are not advancing properly through a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; they stall or bunch up.
Rack Transport / Conveyor Misfeed
Symptom
Rust-colored stains or pitting on stainless steel items and interior surfaces.
Corrosion / Chemical Imbalance
Symptom
Strong unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
The dishwasher fills and heats but will not drain at the end of the cycle; no error code is displayed.
Drain Failure Without Code
Symptom
The dishwasher fills, but water is not spraying; wash arms remain still, and there is no noticeable water movement.
No Wash Circulation
Symptom
The dishwasher is leaking water from the door area during operation without an error code.
Door Gasket / Door Alignment Leak
Symptom
The dishwasher is unusually noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or loud humming) without an error code.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
The dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; the start button does nothing, and no error code is shown.
Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Condition
Symptom
The dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation without an error code.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
The dishwasher will not start; there are no lights or response on the control panel.
No Power / Main Supply Issue
Symptom
Visible steam or moisture escaping from around the door or hood during operation.
Steam Leakage / Gasket or Vent Issue
Symptom
Water is leaking from underneath the dishwasher onto the floor without an error code.
Internal Hose / Pump / Tank Leak
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
Lime Scale / Hard Water Deposits
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher will not fill; cycle starts then quickly stops and displays E1.
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Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Detergent is not dispensed; dishes are not getting clean, and E10 appears on the display.
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Detergent Dispenser / Dosing Pump Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Rinse aid is not dispensed; poor drying and spotting on glassware, with E11 displayed.
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Conveyor or rack drive does not move in a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; E12 is displayed.
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Conveyor / Rack Drive Motor Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Excessive foam or suds in the wash tank; the machine may stop and display E13.
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Excessive Foaming / Detergent Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Ambient temperature sensor or cabinet temperature reading is out of range; E14 is displayed.
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Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Leak detection system triggered; the machine stops and E15 is displayed, often with water in the base pan.
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Base Pan Leak / Float Switch Activation | View Details |
| E16 |
Rinse temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E16 is displayed, and rinsing may be disabled.
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Rinse Temperature Probe Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Wash temperature sensor reading is invalid or out of range; E17 is displayed, and heating may be disabled.
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Wash Tank Temperature Probe Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
The machine reports low incoming water pressure; E18 is displayed, and cycles may be inhibited.
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Low Water Pressure / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Internal communication error between the main control board and an auxiliary module; E19 is displayed.
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Internal Communication / Bus Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold, and E2 is displayed.
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Wash Tank Heater Failure / Heat-Up Timeout | View Details |
| E20 |
Over-temperature condition detected in the wash or rinse circuit; E20 is displayed, and heating is disabled.
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Over-Temperature / High-Limit Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Rinse water does not reach sanitizing temperature; the machine displays E3 and may stop mid-cycle.
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Final Rinse Heater / Booster Heater Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
The dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the tank or sump, and E4 is displayed.
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Drain Pump / Drain Timeout Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
The machine stops mid-cycle and displays E5; the door or hood appears closed, but the cycle will not continue.
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Door / Hood Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Control panel unresponsive or random lights; E6 appears intermittently on the display.
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Control Board Communication / Keypad Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
The machine overfills; the water level is too high in the tank or sump, with a possible overflow, and E7 is displayed.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
The wash pump does not start; the machine fills, but there is no spray, and E8 is displayed.
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Wash Pump Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
The rinse pump does not operate; there is no final rinse spray, and E9 is displayed.
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Rinse Pump / Rinse Solenoid Fault | View Details |
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Chemical smell or visible chemical residue on dishes after washing.
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Chemical Overdosing / Rinse Aid or Detergent Residue | View Details |
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Control panel buttons are hard to press or do not respond consistently, but no error code is shown.
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Worn Membrane Keypad / Switch Panel | View Details |
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Cycle times are much longer than normal, even though no error codes are displayed.
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Extended Cycle Time / Heat-Up or Fill Delay | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food soil remains on plates and glasses after a full cycle with no error code displayed.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet and do not dry properly, even though the cycle completes without an error code.
|
Poor Drying / Rinse Aid or Final Rinse Issue | View Details |
| – |
Racks are not advancing properly through a conveyor-type Champion dishwasher; they stall or bunch up.
|
Rack Transport / Conveyor Misfeed | View Details |
| – |
Rust-colored stains or pitting on stainless steel items and interior surfaces.
|
Corrosion / Chemical Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Strong unpleasant odor coming from inside the dishwasher, especially when first opened.
|
Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher fills and heats but will not drain at the end of the cycle; no error code is displayed.
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Drain Failure Without Code | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher fills, but water is not spraying; wash arms remain still, and there is no noticeable water movement.
|
No Wash Circulation | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher is leaking water from the door area during operation without an error code.
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Door Gasket / Door Alignment Leak | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher is unusually noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or loud humming) without an error code.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; the start button does nothing, and no error code is shown.
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Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Condition | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation without an error code.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher will not start; there are no lights or response on the control panel.
|
No Power / Main Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Visible steam or moisture escaping from around the door or hood during operation.
|
Steam Leakage / Gasket or Vent Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from underneath the dishwasher onto the floor without an error code.
|
Internal Hose / Pump / Tank Leak | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on glassware and dishes after washing.
|
Lime Scale / Hard Water Deposits | View Details |
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