Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Hoover dishwasher E15 error code

E15 means waterproof / leak in base. Water in the base pan triggered the waterproof system — the machine stops and may drain only..

Engineer usually needed · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check underneath the machine for water.
  2. Check the door seal and hose joints.
  3. Fix the leak before restarting; it will keep tripping otherwise.

Call a professional when…

Find and fix the leak; the system then stops triggering. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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