Vestel 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 does not take in water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
Dishwasher displays E10; often related to drying phase problems or fan operation issues.
Drying System / Fan Error
E11
Dishwasher displays E11; it may be associated with turbidity or water quality sensing issues.
Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error
E12
Dishwasher displays E12; often linked to excessive foaming or unusual water level behavior.
Foam / Suds Detection or Abnormal Water Condition
E13
Dishwasher displays E13; it may be related to door status or safety interlock issues.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
E14
Dishwasher displays E14; it may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes linked to power issues.
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Error
E15
Dishwasher displays E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; water is often found in the base tray.
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated
E16
Dishwasher displays E16; often associated with problems in the water softener or regeneration system.
Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error
E17
Dishwasher displays E17; it may be related to excessive inlet water pressure or rapid overfill.
High Water Pressure / Overfill Detection
E18
Dishwasher displays E18, typically indicating insufficient water in the machine or very slow filling.
Low Water Level / Underfill
E19
Dishwasher displays E19, often associated with diverter valve or spray zone control issues.
Diverter Valve / Spray Distribution Error
E2
Dishwasher fails to drain water; standing water remains in the tub and E2 is displayed.
Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout
E20
Dishwasher displays E20; it may stop with water inside or show irregular drain behavior.
General Drain System Error
E3
Dishwasher does not heat water; cycles run cold and may take longer than normal, E3 is displayed.
Heating Circuit Failure
E4
Dishwasher overfills or shows E4; water may be visible in the base tray and the machine may run the drain pump continuously.
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with E5; water level appears too low or machine repeatedly tries to fill.
Water Level Detection Error
E6
Dishwasher shows E6 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters even though supply is present.
Water Inlet Sensor / Flow Meter Error
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Failure
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; water may be too hot or not heating correctly, sometimes accompanied by steam escaping when the door is opened.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
E9
Dishwasher displays E9; it may stop during drying or the final rinse, sometimes with no obvious mechanical symptom.
EEPROM / Control Board Configuration Error
Symptom
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or go blank intermittently during operation.
Intermittent Power / Control Panel Connection Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the desired open position.
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear only a faint hum or silence, and the spray arms do not move.
Wash Motor / Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad smell even after completing a cycle.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher interior is rusty or shows orange/brown stains.
Rust / Metal Contamination
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the door area during the wash cycle.
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves a white film or spots on glasses and dishes after the cycle.
Limescale / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser.
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle, indicating poor drying performance.
Drying Inefficiency
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during the wash or drain cycle.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; the start button is unresponsive, or the program cancels immediately.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher racks do not slide smoothly; they stick or derail during loading.
Rack Rail / Wheel Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain, and the spray arms appear weak.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure
Symptom
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; there are no lights or display, and no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher does not take in water; cycle stops shortly after start and E1 is displayed.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
Dishwasher displays E10; often related to drying phase problems or fan operation issues.
|
Drying System / Fan Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Dishwasher displays E11; it may be associated with turbidity or water quality sensing issues.
|
Turbidity Sensor / Optical Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Dishwasher displays E12; often linked to excessive foaming or unusual water level behavior.
|
Foam / Suds Detection or Abnormal Water Condition | View Details |
| E13 |
Dishwasher displays E13; it may be related to door status or safety interlock issues.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dishwasher displays E14; it may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes linked to power issues.
|
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dishwasher displays E15 and may run the drain pump continuously; water is often found in the base tray.
|
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Dishwasher displays E16; often associated with problems in the water softener or regeneration system.
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Water Softener / Regeneration Valve Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Dishwasher displays E17; it may be related to excessive inlet water pressure or rapid overfill.
|
High Water Pressure / Overfill Detection | View Details |
| E18 |
Dishwasher displays E18, typically indicating insufficient water in the machine or very slow filling.
|
Low Water Level / Underfill | View Details |
| E19 |
Dishwasher displays E19, often associated with diverter valve or spray zone control issues.
|
Diverter Valve / Spray Distribution Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher fails to drain water; standing water remains in the tub and E2 is displayed.
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Drain Pump Failure / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E20 |
Dishwasher displays E20; it may stop with water inside or show irregular drain behavior.
|
General Drain System Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher does not heat water; cycles run cold and may take longer than normal, E3 is displayed.
|
Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher overfills or shows E4; water may be visible in the base tray and the machine may run the drain pump continuously.
|
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with E5; water level appears too low or machine repeatedly tries to fill.
|
Water Level Detection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher shows E6 and may stop shortly after starting; sometimes no water enters even though supply is present.
|
Water Inlet Sensor / Flow Meter Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; water may be too hot or not heating correctly, sometimes accompanied by steam escaping when the door is opened.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9; it may stop during drying or the final rinse, sometimes with no obvious mechanical symptom.
|
EEPROM / Control Board Configuration Error | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher display or LEDs flicker or go blank intermittently during operation.
|
Intermittent Power / Control Panel Connection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the desired open position.
|
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear only a faint hum or silence, and the spray arms do not move.
|
Wash Motor / Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad smell even after completing a cycle.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior is rusty or shows orange/brown stains.
|
Rust / Metal Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the door area during the wash cycle.
|
Door Seal / Spray Pattern Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the cabinet.
|
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Component Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves a white film or spots on glasses and dishes after the cycle.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves detergent tablet partially or completely undissolved in the dispenser.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle, indicating poor drying performance.
|
Drying Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during the wash or drain cycle.
|
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; the start button is unresponsive, or the program cancels immediately.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks do not slide smoothly; they stick or derail during loading.
|
Rack Rail / Wheel Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes come out dirty; food residues remain, and the spray arms appear weak.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start.
|
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
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Excessive Vibration / Installation Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; there are no lights or display, and no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
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