ANY MAKEDISHWASHER

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E1 error code on a dishwasher

Not filling with water

The dishwasher isn't filling properly, usually because the water inlet valve is blocked or has failed.

Also shown as E01

Worth repairing?

Worth fixing

The inlet valve is one of the cheapest parts on the machine.

Can you do it yourself?

Easy

About 20 minutes

Before you start

  • Turn the tap off before you undo any hose or filter.
  • Unplug it before you touch anything inside.

What to check, in order

  1. Open the supply tap fully

    Usually under the sink.

  2. Check the inlet hose

    It shouldn't be kinked behind the machine.

  3. Check the inlet valve filter

    Turn the water off and look for debris in the small filter where the hose connects. A clogged filter can often be cleaned.

When to call an engineer

If the valve has failed electrically, it needs replacing.

Parts people end up buying

Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.

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About this code

Unbranded and less common appliances don't publish one shared code list, so this page gives the most common meaning across makers. Your manual is the final word, and the model number that finds it is on a label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.

Last reviewed September 2026.

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