Medium - Inspection Needed

Thermador Dishwasher E18 Error Code

Thermador documents E18 as the water level being too low, or water not being pumped correctly.

What E18 Means

Thermador documents E18 as the water level being too low, or water not being pumped correctly.

Common Causes of E18

  • Low household water pressure or flow rate
  • A restricted inlet hose
  • A water-pump part problem

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Check the inlet hose for kinks, and verify your water supply meets the minimum flow rate Thermador specifies (10 l/min).

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • If your home's water flow rate genuinely doesn't meet the minimum, that may need a plumber rather than an appliance technician.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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FAQ

E18 FAQ

If other fixtures also run slow, the issue may be your home's plumbing rather than the dishwasher itself — worth mentioning to your technician.

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