Siemens dishwasher error E10 (E:10)
Your Siemens dishwasher shows E10 or E:10. Siemens treats it as a drying-system fault, not a water problem.
Fault in the dishwasher's drying system: contact Siemens service.
What E10 (E:10) means on Siemens
Siemens says E10 means there is a fault in the dishwasher's drying system, and asks owners to contact Siemens Service and quote the code. Siemens and Bosch dishwashers are built by the same group (BSH), and on models with Zeolite drying this is the drying heater.
Step-by-step fix
Switch off and on
Switch off at the wall or breaker for about 30 seconds, then restart a programme. This clears one-off glitches.
Watch the drying
If the code does not return and dishes dry normally, no further action is needed.
Contact Siemens ServiceCall a pro
If E10 returns, Siemens asks you to contact Siemens Service and quote "E10" with your model (E-Nr) from the rating plate on the door edge.
Common causes
- Fault in the drying system (on Zeolite models, the drying heater circuit)
- Temporary electronics glitch
How to prevent it
- Use rinse aid and salt as recommended
- Do not overload: blocked spray arms make drying harder
- Leave the door shut until the cycle ends
Tools & parts you may need
- None for owners: drying-system repairs are a technician job
Related Siemens codes
| Code | Meaning (from Siemens) |
|---|---|
| E07 | Fault in the drying system |
| E09 / E11 | Fault in the heating system |
| E12 | Heating element calcified or dirty: descale |
| E14 | Water protection triggered (filling or supply) |
| E15 | Water in the base tray: turn off the tap |
| E18 | Water inlet fault: tap, hose or inlet filter |
| E22 | Filters dirty or clogged |
| E23 | Waste water pump fault |
FAQ
Is Siemens E10 the same as Bosch E10?
Both say it is a drying-system fault. Bosch names the Zeolite (CrystalDry) chamber heater; Siemens just says "drying system".
Where do I find the E-Nr?
On the rating plate on the edge of the door. Quote it with the code when you call service.
Sources
Checked on 26 October 2026. Codes can differ between model generations: your own manual always wins. Spotted an error? See About & corrections.