Siemens dishwasher: error E61
Code E61 on a Siemens dishwasher display means: drain hose or siphon problem.
- Meaning
- Drain hose or siphon problem
- Check first
- Check that the drain hose is not kinked and is connected to the siphon as in the manual (upper loop of the hose).
- Repair shop
- 200–480 zł
Most common causes
- Kinked or clogged drain hose
- Clogged siphon outlet
- Clogged pump
What you can check yourself
Unplug the dishwasher.
Check that the drain hose is not kinked and is connected to the siphon as in the manual (upper loop of the hose).
Disconnect the hose from the siphon and check that the outlet is not clogged. Get a bowl and towels ready.
Clean the filter and check the drain pump.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error E61 mean on a Siemens dishwasher?
Code E61 means: drain hose or siphon problem. The most common causes: kinked or clogged drain hose, clogged siphon outlet, clogged pump.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with error E61?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Siemens dishwasher
- E15water in the dishwasher base (Aquastop)
- E24drain problem: clogged filter or hose
- E25blocked drain pump
- E22clogged filter
- E09water heating problem
- E14 / E17water supply problem
- E27 / E90supply voltage problem
- E01 / E02 / E03 / E04 / E05electronics or control module fault
- E06 / E8000door sensor fault
- E12limescale in the heating pump or too little salt
- E16 / E18 / E32water supply problem
- E20 / E21heating pump blocked or heater fault
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.