I recently had the e4 error code on my new world dw60 dishwasher. I have since opened it up and replaced the heater element, which appears to have resolved that issue. However, in the process of doing this I incorrectly installed the flood switch back into place, meaning that it was in its closed position (i.e. the position it would be when activated by a flooded base) when I went to turn the dishwasher back on. I have since opened it back up and correctly installed the flood switch, but I can't set any programmes. It's almost as though that closed switch has blown a fuse? Does anybody have any ideas of what this may be?

Error message E4 in free-standing compact dishwasher indicates too much inlet water and/or a leak

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from what I'm seeing for the dishwasher, an E1 error means that the door is not properly closed. So, please look at the door of the machine to make sure that nothing is broken or that the dishwasher isn't too full. Thank you.

Hi, the E4 error means the water heater element does not work properly or the filter mesh is blocked. Most likely the heating element burned out/thermal fuse or Clean the filter mesh to resolve the problem.

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I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

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Sounds like the drain pump has jammed - probably a bit of broken glass or a fruit pip, etc. isolate electricity supply, lie the machine on its back, after removing as much water as possible with a sponge etc, remove the base plate if fitted and the small drain pump should be removable, either secured with screws or just a simple 'twist' bayonet cap fixing. Check for blockages / foreign bodies in pump.
If not pump, ie you can hear it running on drain cycle, check drain hoses and plumbing for blockages. Remember there are usually two pumps, the bigger one is the wash pump. Some machines use 1 pump only, and reverse the direction of rotation for wash / drain. A foreign body in these pumps often rips all the rotor vanes of and you will need a new pump.

i made sure drain hose was not blocked found gunk at bottum , but to reset alarm e4 , had to drain dishwasher put it on its side - must have remove an airlock. checked turn on and e4 had gone , all ok now suggest rinse all dishes before washing

I f you have warranty on this please call them, you have a defective D/W.Unless there is no charge for repairs ,don't spend a dollar on what is going to be a on going problem ahead.To explain how to fix this is what the manufacturer should have done in the factory and not made 1 dollar off of this defective D/W until it proved this to be ready .What has happened to Quality Control ? Does it no longer matter ? Very sorry ,you should seek a refund ASAP.

This dishwasher uses the program lights a s a fault code. Usually it is due to food jamming the impeller. If you are competent you can get at it from underneath. Mine was under warranty when this happened and the engineer was heard to say, 'this is a dishwasher not a waste disposal'. The engineer cleared it with a wire coat hanger down the drian hole inside the machine. Not happened since we really scape off plates.

check for open circuit electrically with the heater element