Glossary
Plain-English meanings of the words you will meet in manuals and on our E10 pages.
- Error code / fault code
- A short code (like E10 or 10) an appliance shows when its control board detects a problem. Each brand has its own list.
- Inlet valve
- An electric valve that lets water into a washing machine or dishwasher. If it fails, the machine cannot fill.
- Inlet filter
- A small mesh filter where the fill hose connects. It traps grit and is the most common cause of slow filling.
- Level sensor (pressure switch)
- Tells the control board how much water is in the drum or tub.
- Pump filter
- A filter behind a small front panel on most washing machines that catches coins, buttons and lint before the drain pump.
- Aquastop
- A safety inlet hose with a built-in valve that shuts the water off if it detects a leak.
- Zeolite / CrystalDry
- A mineral used in some Bosch and Siemens dishwashers that absorbs moisture and releases heat to dry dishes.
- Super Cool / Fast Cool
- A fridge setting that runs the compressor harder for a few hours to bring the temperature down quickly.
- Tankless / continuous-flow water heater
- A gas water heater that heats water only when you open a hot tap, instead of storing it in a tank.
- Direct vent
- A sealed venting system that takes combustion air from outside and sends exhaust outside through pipes.
- Vent termination
- The end of the intake or exhaust pipe on the outside wall or roof.
- Combustion abnormality
- The burner is not burning cleanly, often from too little air, a blocked vent or a gas supply problem.
- E-Nr / model number
- The model code on the rating plate. Always quote it with the error code when you call for service.