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Generic Dishwasher Error Codes

All Generic dishwasher error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

9 error codes

CodeMeaning
CLEANINGFood particles, grease, and mineral deposits from your water have built up in the filter, spray arms, or internal plumbing to the point where water can't circulate with enough pressure to actually clean anything off your dishes.
lowbeginner
DIRTY-DISHESThe dishwasher's failing to remove food soil because something's interrupting the circulation cycle, whether that's a blocked filter, restricted spray arms, low water fill, or not enough heat to break down grease during the wash.
moderateintermediate
E1The dishwasher has detected a problem with the water filling process, either failing to reach the required level in time or sensing a leak in the base pan that has triggered the flood switch.
highintermediate
ERER means the control board detected a failure in the heating circuit or lost communication with the temperature sensor. When it sends power to the heater and doesn't see the water temp climb within its timeout window, it throws this code and kills the cycle.
highintermediate
HOW-CLEANThis isn't an error code, it's a maintenance procedure. Food debris, grease, and mineral deposits build up in the filter, spray arms, drain sump, and door gasket over time. When enough gunk accumulates, the machine can't clean effectively and starts developing drainage problems and odors.
moderateintermediate
HOW-RESETA dishwasher reset forces the electronic control board to clear its active memory, halt any in-progress cycle command, and restart its operating software from a known-good state. This resolves software hangs, corrupted cycle data from power surges, and sensor miscommunications that do not indicate a hardware failure.
moderatebeginner
LOWER-SPRAY-ARMThe lower spray arm is the primary rotating wash component located at the bottom of the dishwasher tub. It uses water pressure to spin and spray hot water and detergent onto the dishes in the lower rack.
moderateeasy
SPRAY-ARMThe spray arm is the rotating plastic wand that takes pressurized water from the wash pump and flings it in a spray pattern across your dishes. It also spins itself using jet propulsion from the nozzles pushing water outward. No spin means no cleaning, basically just soaking your dishes in dirty water.
moderateeasy
WATER-FILTERThe dishwasher water filter traps food particles and debris during the wash cycle so they don't get recirculated back onto your dishes or grind through the drain pump. When it's clogged or torn, that protection's gone and everything downstream starts to suffer.
moderateeasy