20 Most Recent Baumatic 23 in. BDW13 Built-in Dishwasher - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Hi This is a design fault on the Beaumatic dishwasher - it has corroded four times on mine (a built in one) and we have had to have it replaced each time. They only seem to last about 2 years before they go. Although I had two corrode in one year! There isn't a lot you can do with it but I am thinking about replacing it this time for a dishwasher with a concealed element. The Beaumatic Engineer told me it was a common fault with them and to try and keep it wiped dry when not in use!

sounds like the pump is shot, the noise could be the bearings in the casing grinding, pull it out and get you either a new pump or a new dishwasher just a little diffrence in the price

E4 commonly means an overflow detected in the bottom over flow tray - try removing the kick board from the front of the machine - you should see 2 plastic black panels about 4 inches wide each, using a flat edged screwdriver pop the panels off and you will see the mechanics of the machine - the base is classed as the over flow tray - when water fills this tray a polystyrene float is pushed up and an E4 error code is detected - tilt the dishwasher back and allow the machine to dry out before trying it again - this should work unless the water seal around the filter basket is broken - in this case an engineer should be called to replace this part. Hope this Helps.
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Donna

I had the same problem and changed the two thermostats on the base and got it working. You can get them from partmasters.co.uk (thermostat protector) cost 17.99. They just screw in and are dead easy to fit

If it's any help then here is the link to the user manual (when you download it it applies to bdw13 as well even though it is labelled for the bdw14) http://www.baumatic.co.uk/products/discontinued-models/dishwashers/integrateddishwashers/BDW14 Best I could come up with is to try page 19 at the bottom of the "dishwasher doesn't run" section - there are two different types of reset which may do the job. Hope this helps :)

Ok I think I can really help you here.

This is your error code, sounds like it has problems filling, might also be blocked.

‘E1’ LONGER FILL TIME. FAUCET IS NOT OPENED.
Ensure that inlet hose is not
kinked or crushed.

Found the online manual for this model, it is a PDF file so you will need 'Adobe Reader' to read it. (click on link)
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Baumatic_Manuals/BMBDW13.pdf

That should help you
Bri

E4 is an overfill code caused by water pressure problem.

On the base of the unit - (underneath the kitchen plinth) there are 2 black plastic clip panels - each these of with a blunt knife or screw driver and turn off the appliance at the mains. In there you will see lots of wiring etc. Simply get a dish cloth and mop up any water that is in there, particularly at the back left as that is where the sensor that detects the over flow is. Its simply a rubber valve that is boyent and so lifts when water is present. then once most of the water is removed, turn on.The problem would be solved.

TO PREVENT THIS HAPPENING - when you take off the kitchen plinth you will see 2 small clear pipes in the centre - between the 2 plastic panels. These are cable tied. Simple cut the cable tie and feed the pipes out of the dishwasher - place a bowl under tehre if you whish. This will prevent overfloww water enterin the base. BE WARNED BY DOING THIS THE DISHWASHER WILL NOT HAVE ANY OVERFLOW PROTECTION CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO KITCHEN AND APPLIANCE. My advice would be to leave it in place but try to prevent overflow - i.e rinse plates first or try a different brand of wash tablets. If it does happen then the fix is simple and you definately do not have to remove the unit as many people imply.

go to the dishwashers brand site,click help for your solution.

e4 code means the machine is showing a fault code for overfill,tip the machinee to a 45 degree angle and get excess water out should run ok after that

take of the btwo black panels at the bottom of the dishwasher and put in a towel to soak up thje excess water this works for me everytime

OK - sorted it finally!

If you, like me, had actually added water thinking that this would rinse the machine through... doh! you had inadvertantly made water fill the cavity at the bottom of the maching. This is situated behind the kick-board. There are 2 black plastic panels - if you remove these, (they just pop out) and sponge out the water that is activating the dip switch (there is a polystirene float) that activates the pump - this resolves the E4 error code.

Make sure you do it while the machine is off! The reason the base of the machine has filled with water may need further investigation, but mine was most definitely user error. Who'd of thought adding water to a dishwasher could have been so fatal! It nearly cost me £88 call out charge too after the helpline weren't able to help me.

take off two black covers on bottom front of machine and mop up or soak up any water you feel or see at very bottom of machine by a polystyrene float this will fix it

you put the hose to hot water pipe cheers

Check if while loading dishes' you didn't blocked the detergent cup. Good luck!

It does not matter how old it is. Our dish washer broke after two months. I'd suggest calling I a tech person to take a look at it.