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Hello,
My apologies if this has been asked before, but after 4 years of faithful service I get the same error indication every time I use my dishwasher.
The strange thing is that I *think* it’s still working properly, except for the odd spot of water on what would otherwise by piping hot, dry dishes.The code isn’t listed in the manual (but E1,E2,E3,E5 & E6 are).
The first 3 LEDSs (from the left) are off whilst the last two flash.It’s a slimline integrated SMEG dishwasher DWI45.1 Serial # 00099 0101.
Any ideas gratefully received.
Regards,
Eddie
Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
Are you sure both the light are flashing as this is not an error code ?
If the furthest right is flashing and the one next to it is static it’s error code E8 which indicates a faulty (possibly) alternating valve. This valve directs water to the upper and lower spray arms alternately which would explain why the dishwasher appears to work normally.
Dave.
Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate your input.
I think I’ve got the right error code now: it’s actually “E3”. However, if the unit is switched off and back on, you get the two right hand lights flashing – as described in the thread “Smeg DWI45 slim line dishwasher”.
(I normally run my unit on a time switch to take advantage of Ecconomy 7 tariffs. So in practice the unit has run, given the error code, the power has gone off, then back on, then we get the situation where the two LEDs flash – confusing!)
So it looks like I got a potential heater element problem?
Just for clarity. Is the reset/trip underneath the unit (not inside the washing cabin)? Should I be able to reach the reset from the front? (‘cos I can’t see anything obvious), or would you expect to pull the whole dishwasher out from under the work surface and roll it onto it’s side?
Thanks again, in advance.
Eddie
Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
Yes, underneath near the back, close to the heater 😉
You’ll need to pull it out to be honest as you mayl injure yourslelf trying to shove your arm in there.
A continuity test on the heater will prove that one.
Dave.
Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
Thanks Dave!
I found the trip and reset it …the dishwasher seems to be running ok …for the moment! I guess if it keeps tripping then there’s an underlying fault.
Regards,
Eddie
Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
The usual reason for the safety to trip is poor circulation caused by underfilling. This will ultimately manifest itself as the E2 fault, which is extensively documented through this forum.
Regards,
Penguin45.Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
Dont forget to unplug before having a look :zap: .
Regards
Simon.Re: SMEG slimline DWI45.1 unlisted error code
The two end lights flashing happens quite a bit and is annoying since, as Dave points out, this is not a recognised error code.
t seems to occur when the machine has been sitting on another error code for a while, such as overnight, before switching over onto this display.If you find this display you’re probably best just to cancel it and run the last used programme again and take note of the error code displayed at the end of the cycle (or where it fails). This is obviously very heavy on the waiting time and a call to the customer before attending may be advisable to get things moving.
Almost all the machines we’ve attended that have reverted to this end-two-lights-flashing error have been caused by the dreaded E2, which often disguises itself as another error to catch the unwary.
Craig
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