Appliance Fault Codes

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

Hoover dishwasher E5 error code

E5 means continuous fill detected. Water kept running with the machine expecting to stop — inlet valve stuck open or pressure switch faulty..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Turn off the tap feeding the machine.
  2. Run a drain program to empty the tub.
  3. If E5 returns, the inlet valve or pressure switch is faulty.

Call a professional when…

Inlet valve or pressure switch replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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