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Dishwasher not heating the water

A heating code means the water isn't getting hot enough. On some dishwashers the problem is the hot water coming in, not the dishwasher at all.

  • 5 codes
  • 4 brands + other makes
  • Often very easy to fix

The code on each brand

Same fault, different code. Each one opens a page with the maker's own checks and a verdict.

Can't read yours?

Check these first, whatever the brand

  1. Reset the power

    Switch off at the wall or breaker for a few minutes and start a new programme.

  2. Run the hot tap first

    If your dishwasher takes hot water, run the kitchen tap until it's hot before you start a programme.

  3. Check the water heater setting

    If the dishwasher takes hot water and the code says it's too cold, turn the water heater up to the minimum your manual gives.

When it's time for an engineer

If it still won't heat, the heater, its temperature sensor or the circulation pump needs testing. That's a job for an engineer.

Questions people ask

Why is my dishwasher not heating the water?

The heating element or its sensor may have failed. On dishwashers that take hot water, the water coming in may simply not be hot enough.

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