Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes (Dishwasher)
Poor wash results often trace to spray-arm, water-heat, or diverter faults flagged by a code.
Error codes tied to this symptom
There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E17 points to the inlet valve.
There is an issue with water flow into the dishwasher. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E18 points to the inlet valve.
A low incoming-water condition was detected. On a GE Dishwasher, code H2O points to the water inlet.
The tub filled beyond the safe level and drained automatically.
A water-heating fault was detected. On a LG Dishwasher, code HE points to the heating element.
Insufficient water reached the tub within the fill window. On a LG Dishwasher, code IE points to the water inlet valve.
The water supply is inadequate in pressure or temperature. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code 4C points to the water inlet valve.
The water level inside the tub is too low. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code 9E points to the water level sensor.
The water overheated beyond the safe limit. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code HC points to the heating element.
The heater temperature-detection circuit is faulty. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code HE points to the temperature sensor.
There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E16 points to the inlet valve.
There is a detergent dispenser solenoid circuit fault/error. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E19 points to the detergent dispenser.
There is an issue with water flow into the dishwasher. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E200 points to the inlet valve.
There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E3300 points to the inlet valve.
There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E3400 points to the inlet valve.
There is a detergent dispenser solenoid circuit fault/error. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E6900 points to the detergent dispenser.
Not Detecting Water. On a Whirlpool Dishwasher, code H20 points to the inlet valve.
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