Suddenly failed dishwasher will bring inconvenience to any housewife. To make it easier for owners to understand its breakdown without waiting for the master, the manufacturers came up with a special diagnostic system. At the same time, a code is displayed on the screen, according to which you can assume the reason for the refusal of this household equipment. Below will be considered in detail error E14.
What does the error E14 mean?
When the error E14 appears on the display of the dishwasher, it means that the water level sensor is malfunctioning. That is, pulses from the control unit continue to flow into the circular pump, but are not sensed by the flow sensor. Sometimes this problem can be fixed without the help of a specialist. You just need to disconnect the device from the mains and after a while reconnect it.
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Causes of the problem
Thanks to the self-diagnosis in dishwashers, it becomes much easier for its users to find a place that has failed. In the case of error E14, you can judge the breakdown water flow sensor in the dishwasher. Its function is to regulate the flow of water into the tank.
This code most often indicates a burnout of the heating element and it is better to replace it for the dishwasher to function properly. But if this is not the case, then it is necessary to check the operation of the temperature sensor. The problem may be a breakdown of the PETN contact system or a break in its integrity.
This error occurs when the water level sensor no longer stops it when entering into the dishwasher. As a result, its capacity is overflowing with a large amount of water. This happens when the pump does not cope with the discharge of contaminated fluid. Since information from the sensors comes into the control system, it immediately blocks all the functions of the dishwasher. This can happen in several cases:
- If there is no pressure in the system or vice versa increased.
- After burning the electronic board.
- If the intake valve fails.
- If the pump or hose is clogged at the base.
Important note that the cause of the breakdown of the dishwasher when an E14 error occurs is not always associated with the sensor, in some cases problems may be with its wiring.
Troubleshooting Methods
Not always to correct malfunctions and restore the operation of equipment you need to contact special service centers or call the wizard at home. In some cases, you can handle it yourself.
Flow sensor problems
Despite the fact that the water flow sensors are of various types, when they fail, repairs must be carried out immediately. The main function that the pressure switch (flow sensor) performs in the dishwasher is to control the water level in its container. If this part malfunctions in the working chamber, an overflow of water may occur. Because of this, dishes will be cleaned poorly and even flooding is possible.
To find out exactly whether an error occurs with a breakdown of the flow sensor, you need to pay attention to the water level in the dishwasher. If it greatly exceeds the norm, then the problem is really in the pressure switch.
A breakdown may occur for the following reasons:
- His wear.
- Oxidation of the connecting contacts of the sensor.
- The low quality of the nodes, which subsequently reduces the life of the pressostat.
Before replacing the water level sensor yourself, you need to find out which part is suitable for a particular dishwasher, since each model has a different one. If you have a spare part, you can start the replacement process. You need to prepare an adjustable wrench or wrench and a screwdriver in advance.
The process is as follows:
- The back panel is very carefully removed from the dishwasher.
- The connecting hose is removed from under the pressure switch.
- Then you need to disconnect the assembly from the seat.
- The connector for connection is removed.
- Next, a new sensor is assembled in the reverse order.
When the entire replacement process is completed, you need to make sure that everything is done correctly using the test run of the dishwasher. If the flow sensor is correctly replaced, the amount of water in the unit tank must be in accordance with the established norm.
The dishwasher will perform its functions qualitatively and safely only with a working water flow sensor.
System Pressure Problems
In the event that the occurrence of the E14 error in your dishwasher is associated with pressure problems in the system, you need to keep it in an inclined position to the left side for several minutes. If this method does not help, you need to make sure that the system did not crash. This is done as follows:
- Keep the dishwasher unplugged for 10-15 minutes.
- After a while, reconnect.
Suction hose and filter problems
In order to exclude the connection of an error in the breakdown of the dishwasher with the intake hose and the filter, the hose is first disconnected from the housing, and then washed with the filter mesh using a large water pressure. This eliminates the clogged hose and filter option.
Jam valve problems
To diagnose the filler valve, you need to figure out its location. In various dishwashers, it can be, both in the upper part, and in the side and bottom. For an accurate definition, you can study a special scheme that is attached to any technique. Valve replacement is carried out as follows:
- The wiring is disconnected from the part.
- The fastening screw is loosened.
- A new valve is installed in the place where the old valve was.
Necessary always remember that before you start working with any equipment first thing, it is always disconnected from the electricity.
If the dishwasher is not functioning properly, you don’t need to panic right away. First you need to consistently check all the details, the breakdown of which may be due to error E14. It is not recommended to diagnose and try to repair the control module yourself. In this matter, it is better to trust specialists.
