i20
Drain Problem (Water Not Draining)
Description
The dishwasher cannot pump the water out of the tub within the expected time. The same fault can show as C2, F2, AL6 or two beeps.
Appliance Error Codes Details
Possible Causes
- Clogged sink spigot or siphon connection
- Clogged filters or sump inside the dishwasher
- Drain hose kinked, damaged, longer than 400 cm or fitted at the wrong height
- Blanking plug not removed from the sink drain after installation
Additional Troubleshooting
1. Switch off the dishwasher.
2. Make sure the sink spigot the drain hose connects to is not clogged.
3. Clean the dishwasher filters and the sump.
4. Check the drain hose: no longer than 400 cm, connected to a drain 40–85 cm high, not damaged or kinked.
5. If the dishwasher was just installed, open the siphon inlet, remove the blanking plug and reconnect it, then restart a programme.
6. If the dishwasher still does not drain, call an authorised technician.
2. Make sure the sink spigot the drain hose connects to is not clogged.
3. Clean the dishwasher filters and the sump.
4. Check the drain hose: no longer than 400 cm, connected to a drain 40–85 cm high, not damaged or kinked.
5. If the dishwasher was just installed, open the siphon inlet, remove the blanking plug and reconnect it, then restart a programme.
6. If the dishwasher still does not drain, call an authorised technician.
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Electrolux UK: dishwasher error code i20 (not draining)
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