ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesDishwasher Leaking? Error Codes That Point to It (All Brands)
If your dishwasher shows an error code, start with the code page: it carries the manufacturer's own meaning and owner checks. These are the verified codes on ErrorCodePro that relate to this problem.
Safety first: switch off the power (and water) before you inspect hoses, filters or panels. Leave wiring, control boards and motors to a technician.
Related error codes by brand
- Bosch dishwasher E15 (leak protection activated): The safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher, so the leakage protection system has activated.
- LG dishwasher FE (excess water / leak): Water supply exceeded the standard amount, or a leak was detected. Causes include oversudsing from dish soap, an unlevel unit or a misaligned door.
- Whirlpool dishwasher F8E5 (fill valve stuck open): The fill valve is stuck open.
- Whirlpool dishwasher F6E4 (water float switch): The water float switch has activated. An unlevel dishwasher can trip it.
- Whirlpool dishwasher FAE5 (diverter leak): Whirlpool lists FAE5 as a diverter leak.
- Samsung dishwasher LC (leakage): The leak sensor detects moisture. The dishwasher stays on and tries to drain the water.
- Maytag dishwasher F8E4 (water in drip tray): Water was detected in the drip tray (float switch).
- Maytag dishwasher F6E4 (water float switch): The overfill float switch is tripped. Incorrect leveling can cause this.
- Maytag dishwasher FAE5 (diverter leak): There is a diverter leak.
- Electrolux dishwasher (service chart) Er-01 (water leak detected): Water leak detected. A sensor under the dishwasher detected a leak.
- Fisher & Paykel fisher and dish drawer F1 (water leak detected): Water leak detected.
- LG dishwasher (service chart) AE (water leak detected): Water leak detected. The meter should measure infinite resistance when the cabinet base is dry. The meter should read the same resistance as for the flood switch.
- Samsung dishwasher (service chart) LE (water leak detected): Water leak detected.
- Kenmore 363 electronic control model dishwasher C4 (dishwasher overfilled): Dishwasher overfilled.
- Kenmore 722 series dishwasher AE (water leak detected): Water leak detected. The meter should measure infinite resistance when the cabinet base is dry. The meter should read the same resistance as for the flood switch.