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E2 error code on a dishwasher

Temperature sensor fault

A faulty temperature sensor: the dishwasher can't tell how hot the water is.

Also shown as E02

Worth repairing?

Worth fixing

It's a small part, and the rest of the machine is unaffected.

Can you do it yourself?

Moderate

Panels off to replace

Before you start

  • Unplug it before you touch anything inside.

What to do

  1. Clean the sensor

    It can simply be dirty, and clean up fine.

When to call an engineer

If cleaning doesn't clear the code, the sensor needs replacing.

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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