Dishwasher Not Draining? 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.

Related error codes by brand

• Bosch dishwasher E22 (filter blocked): The dishwasher filter is blocked.
• Bosch dishwasher E23 (drain pump issue): There is a problem with the drain pump: it is blocked, clogged or faulty.
• Bosch dishwasher E24 (not draining (filter / hose)): The dishwasher is not draining properly because the drain filter is blocked.
• Bosch dishwasher E25 (drain pump blocked): The drain pump is blocked, or the drain pump cover is loose or missing.
• LG dishwasher OE (water outlet / drain error): The tub did not drain fully.
• GE dishwasher C1 (pump-out over 2 minutes): Pump-out during the drain has taken longer than 2 minutes.
• GE dishwasher C4 (float stuck / clogged sump): The machine filled twice after a power failure, the float switch is stuck or failed, or the drain or sump is clogged.
• GE dishwasher FTD (failure to drain): The dishwasher did not drain.
• Whirlpool dishwasher F9E1 (long drain): The dishwasher is taking too long to drain.
• Whirlpool dishwasher F9E2 (drain motor error): Whirlpool lists F9E2 as a drain motor error.
• Samsung dishwasher 1E (clogged filter (Waterwall) / high temperature (Rotary)): On Waterwall models water isn't getting through the filter. On Rotary models the temperature inside is too hot.
• Samsung dishwasher 5C (drain error): The dishwasher can't drain.
• Samsung dishwasher OC (over-level water): There is more water in the dishwasher than there should be.
• Frigidaire dishwasher i20 (did not drain completely): The dishwasher didn't drain completely.
• Frigidaire dishwasher i40 (clogged filter or sump): Food soil has built up in the sump.
• Maytag dishwasher F9E1 (long drain): Draining is taking too long.
• Maytag dishwasher F9E2 (drain motor error): There's a drain motor error.
• Miele dishwasher F11 (drain fault, water left in cabinet): Water remains in the wash cabinet (G 1xxx–G 6xxx). The non-return valve may be seated wrong or the drain pump blocked.
• GE dishwasher (service chart) F98 (not draining): Not draining. The drain pump wire harness has an internal thermal cut-off fuse.
• GE electronic dishwasher C2 (drain time exceeded 7 minutes): Drain time exceeded 7 minutes.
• GE electronic dishwasher C3 (won't drain): Won't drain.
• Jenn-Air microclean he dishwasher F3E3 (OWI failed to calibrate or the drain hose check valve failed, allowing dirty water to backflow into the dishwasher): OWI failed to calibrate or the drain hose check valve failed, allowing dirty water to backflow into the dishwasher.
• Jenn-Air microclean he dishwasher F8E1 (slow drain): Slow drain.
• KitchenAid he dishwasher F8E1 (slow drain): Slow drain.
• Samsung dishwasher (service chart) 5E (not draining or not draining fast enough): Not draining or not draining fast enough.
• Kenmore 363 electronic control model dishwasher C1 (drain time exceeded 2 minutes): Drain time exceeded 2 minutes.
• Kenmore 363 electronic control model dishwasher C5 (drain time is too short (Dishwasher is underfilled)): Drain time is too short (Dishwasher is underfilled).
• Kenmore 722 series dishwasher OE (not draining): Not draining. The meter should measure between 4 and 5 ohms of resistance through the drain pump motor pins 1 and 2, pins 2 and 3 and pins 1 and 3. The meter should read the same resistance as for the drain pump.

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