Winterhalter 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
The dishwasher will not fill; the program starts, then stops with E1 on the display and an audible alarm.
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill
E10
E10 is displayed; the machine may not accept new programs or behaves erratically.
Control Board / Software Fault
E11
E11 error; the machine indicates a problem with the rinse system, often low rinse pressure or flow.
Rinse Pump / Rinse Pressure Fault
E12
E12 is displayed; the machine may not regenerate the softener or shows issues with water softening.
Water Softener / Regeneration Fault
E13
E13 error; the machine detects water in the base tray and may activate the safety cut-out.
Leak Detection / Safety Float Activated
E14
E14 is displayed; the machine indicates a flow meter or filling quantity error.
Flow Meter / Water Quantity Fault
E15
E15 error; the machine reports a communication problem between control modules.
Communication / Bus Error
E16
E16 is displayed; the machine may indicate a problem specifically with the rinse aid dosing system.
Rinse Aid Dosing Fault
E17
E17 error; the machine indicates an issue specifically with the detergent dosing system.
Detergent Dosing Fault
E18
E18 displayed; machine may not start due to incorrect or missing configuration data.
Configuration / Parameter Error
E19
E19 error; machine indicates a problem with the drain temperature or safety thermostat.
Safety Thermostat / Overtemperature Fault
E2
The dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold, and E2 is displayed.
Tank Heating Fault / Temperature Not Reached
E20
E20 displayed; machine reports a problem with the wash tank level sensor.
Tank Level Sensor Fault
E3
The rinse boiler does not reach temperature; the machine shows E3 and may block operation until the temperature is achieved.
Booster / Rinse Boiler Heating Fault
E4
The machine stops mid-cycle and displays E4; water remains in the tank and may not drain fully.
Drain Pump Fault / Drain Timeout
E5
The machine overfills; the water level is too high in the tank, with a possible overflow into the base tray, and E5 is displayed.
Overfill / Level Control Fault
E6
The machine stops with E6; there is no circulation, no spray pressure, and dishes remain dirty.
Wash Pump Fault / No Circulation
E7
The display shows E7; the machine may not start or stops shortly after starting, often related to the door.
Door Switch / Door Lock Fault
E8
E8 is displayed; the machine may not dose detergent or rinse aid correctly, or chemical alarms are active.
Detergent / Rinse Aid Dosing Fault
E9
E9 error; the machine may stop and indicate a sensor or probe fault, often related to temperature.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
Symptom
Cloudy glasses or white film on dishes after washing, especially in hard water areas.
Limescale Deposits / Poor Rinsing
Symptom
Dishes not coming clean; food residues and film remain after a normal cycle, no error code displayed.
Poor Wash Performance / Insufficient Cleaning
Symptom
Excessive vibration or movement of the machine during operation.
Installation / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Glasses come out with rainbow streaks or greasy film despite adequate washing.
Incorrect Chemical Balance
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or whistling noise during final rinse.
Rinse System Noise
Symptom
Machine completely dead; no lights or display, will not power on.
No Power / Supply Fault
Symptom
Machine drains immediately after filling and does not maintain water level.
Unwanted Drain / Siphoning
Symptom
Machine fills and heats but does not drain at the end of the cycle; water remains in the tank, and no error code is displayed.
Partial Drain Failure
Symptom
Machine frequently trips the building RCD or circuit breaker during operation.
Electrical Leakage / Short Circuit
Symptom
Machine leaves standing water in the base tray after normal shutdown, but still operates.
Base Tray Drainage / Minor Leak
Symptom
Machine makes loud grinding or rattling noise during wash cycle.
Wash Pump Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Machine runs continuously without switching to rinse or end of cycle; very long wash time.
Program Control / Sensor Feedback Issue
Symptom
Machine will not start; the display is on but pressing start does nothing, and no error code is shown.
Start Inhibit / Interlock Condition
Symptom
Rinse water appears weak; spray arms rotate slowly during the final rinse, but no error code is shown.
Low Rinse Pressure
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the tank.
Corrosion / Material Attack
Symptom
Steam and moisture escaping heavily from the door or top of the machine during operation.
Door Seal / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Strong unpleasant smell from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after idle time.
Biofilm / Grease Build-Up
Symptom
Water leaking from the back or sides of the machine onto the floor, no error code.
External Hose or Connection Leak
Symptom
Water leaking from under the front door during operation, no error code.
Door Seal / Overflow Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
The dishwasher will not fill; the program starts, then stops with E1 on the display and an audible alarm.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / No Fill | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 is displayed; the machine may not accept new programs or behaves erratically.
|
Control Board / Software Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error; the machine indicates a problem with the rinse system, often low rinse pressure or flow.
|
Rinse Pump / Rinse Pressure Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 is displayed; the machine may not regenerate the softener or shows issues with water softening.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error; the machine detects water in the base tray and may activate the safety cut-out.
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Leak Detection / Safety Float Activated | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 is displayed; the machine indicates a flow meter or filling quantity error.
|
Flow Meter / Water Quantity Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error; the machine reports a communication problem between control modules.
|
Communication / Bus Error | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 is displayed; the machine may indicate a problem specifically with the rinse aid dosing system.
|
Rinse Aid Dosing Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 error; the machine indicates an issue specifically with the detergent dosing system.
|
Detergent Dosing Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 displayed; machine may not start due to incorrect or missing configuration data.
|
Configuration / Parameter Error | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 error; machine indicates a problem with the drain temperature or safety thermostat.
|
Safety Thermostat / Overtemperature Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
The dishwasher fills but does not heat; cycles run cold, and E2 is displayed.
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Tank Heating Fault / Temperature Not Reached | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 displayed; machine reports a problem with the wash tank level sensor.
|
Tank Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
The rinse boiler does not reach temperature; the machine shows E3 and may block operation until the temperature is achieved.
|
Booster / Rinse Boiler Heating Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
The machine stops mid-cycle and displays E4; water remains in the tank and may not drain fully.
|
Drain Pump Fault / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E5 |
The machine overfills; the water level is too high in the tank, with a possible overflow into the base tray, and E5 is displayed.
|
Overfill / Level Control Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
The machine stops with E6; there is no circulation, no spray pressure, and dishes remain dirty.
|
Wash Pump Fault / No Circulation | View Details |
| E7 |
The display shows E7; the machine may not start or stops shortly after starting, often related to the door.
|
Door Switch / Door Lock Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 is displayed; the machine may not dose detergent or rinse aid correctly, or chemical alarms are active.
|
Detergent / Rinse Aid Dosing Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error; the machine may stop and indicate a sensor or probe fault, often related to temperature.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| – |
Cloudy glasses or white film on dishes after washing, especially in hard water areas.
|
Limescale Deposits / Poor Rinsing | View Details |
| – |
Dishes not coming clean; food residues and film remain after a normal cycle, no error code displayed.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Insufficient Cleaning | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration or movement of the machine during operation.
|
Installation / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Glasses come out with rainbow streaks or greasy film despite adequate washing.
|
Incorrect Chemical Balance | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or whistling noise during final rinse.
|
Rinse System Noise | View Details |
| – |
Machine completely dead; no lights or display, will not power on.
|
No Power / Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Machine drains immediately after filling and does not maintain water level.
|
Unwanted Drain / Siphoning | View Details |
| – |
Machine fills and heats but does not drain at the end of the cycle; water remains in the tank, and no error code is displayed.
|
Partial Drain Failure | View Details |
| – |
Machine frequently trips the building RCD or circuit breaker during operation.
|
Electrical Leakage / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Machine leaves standing water in the base tray after normal shutdown, but still operates.
|
Base Tray Drainage / Minor Leak | View Details |
| – |
Machine makes loud grinding or rattling noise during wash cycle.
|
Wash Pump Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Machine runs continuously without switching to rinse or end of cycle; very long wash time.
|
Program Control / Sensor Feedback Issue | View Details |
| – |
Machine will not start; the display is on but pressing start does nothing, and no error code is shown.
|
Start Inhibit / Interlock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Rinse water appears weak; spray arms rotate slowly during the final rinse, but no error code is shown.
|
Low Rinse Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on cutlery or inside the tank.
|
Corrosion / Material Attack | View Details |
| – |
Steam and moisture escaping heavily from the door or top of the machine during operation.
|
Door Seal / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Strong unpleasant smell from inside the dishwasher, especially when opening the door after idle time.
|
Biofilm / Grease Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from the back or sides of the machine onto the floor, no error code.
|
External Hose or Connection Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the front door during operation, no error code.
|
Door Seal / Overflow Leak | View Details |
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