Error Code Library
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A dishwasher drain code means water stayed in the tub after the pump ran. A clogged filter, a kinked drain hose or a blocked sink drain or disposal causes most of them.
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A dishwasher drain error code means water stayed in the tub after the pump ran, and the fix is usually at the filter, the drain hose or the sink disposal.
The dishwasher times how long it takes to pump water out. If water is still in the tub, it stops and shows a code such as Bosch E24 or E25, LG OE, Samsung 5C, Frigidaire and Electrolux i20, or Miele F11.
On Bosch, E24 points to the drain hose or the house drain, while E25 points to the pump cover just below the filter. Both are usually blockages rather than failed parts.
Water under the dishwasher instead of inside it calls for Bosch E15 and LG AE leak codes. A pump or hose that needs replacing is work for dishwasher drain pump repair in North Carolina.
Bosch E24 and E25, LG OE and Samsung 5C are the dishwasher drain codes searched most, and on Bosch the number tells you where to look: E24 at the hose, E25 at the pump cover.
| Brand | Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch | E24 | Drain hose kinked or house drain blocked | Check it yourself first |
| Bosch | E25 | Drain pump cover blocked by debris | Check it yourself first |
| Bosch | E22 | Filter clogged; water not circulating | Check it yourself first |
| LG | OE | Water not draining in time | Check it yourself first |
| Samsung | 5C / 5E / OC | Drain error, or water level too high | Check it yourself first |
| Frigidaire / Electrolux | i20 / 20 | Drain fault | Check it yourself first |
| Miele | F11 | Drainage fault | Check it yourself first |
Codes are listed for identification. Meanings vary by model, so confirm the code in your owner’s manual.
Dishwasher drain codes are among the most searched appliance codes, and most of them are fixed at the sink rather than inside the dishwasher. Each brand points to a slightly different spot.
Bosch E24 points outside the dishwasher: a kinked drain hose, a blocked air gap or a clogged disposal. E25 points to the small pump cover under the filter, which can be popped off to clear glass or seeds.
E22 means the filter is clogged and water is not circulating. Bosch filters twist out from the tub floor and rinse clean under the tap.
LG dishwasher OE means water did not drain in time. Clean the multi-part filter in the tub floor and check that the drain hose loops up under the counter before it connects to the sink drain.
Samsung 5C, or 5E on older models, means a drain error. OC on some models means the water level is too high, often because the drain cannot keep up.
Frigidaire and Electrolux show i20, or flash 20, for a drain fault. Miele shows F11. Both brands start with the filter and the drain hose before the pump.
Most dishwasher drain codes clear after cleaning the filter and running the disposal, so start there.
A dishwasher drain code needs a technician when the filter, hose and disposal are clear and water still stays. Stop using it and call when:
Error Code FAQs
Dishwasher drain questions usually come down to the filter, the drain hose loop and the disposal connection.
E24 means the dishwasher cannot drain. Check the drain hose under the sink for kinks and make sure the sink drain and disposal are clear, then reset the dishwasher.
E24 usually points to the drain hose or house drain. E25 points to a blockage at the drain pump cover under the filter.
The disposal’s drain plug may still be in place. It has to be knocked out before the dishwasher can drain through it.
E25 means the drain pump cover under the filter is blocked. Remove the filter, take off the small cover and clear any glass or debris.
i20 is a drain fault. Clean the filter, check the drain hose and make sure the disposal is clear.
Give the brand, the code and whether a disposal was recently installed.
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Brand names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify appliances. Appliance Repair North Carolina is not affiliated with, endorsed by or authorized by any appliance manufacturer. Error code meanings can change between models and production years, and not every code here has been checked against the manufacturer’s manual yet, so confirm a code in your owner’s manual before acting on it.
