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Thermador Dishwasher E6160 and E:61-60: Technical Error, Contact Service

The cycle stops and the display shows E:61-60. The owner manual's wording is general: there is a technical error, and you should contact customer service. Thermador's website goes further and lists E6160 as the spray arm…

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Code
E6160
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Thermador
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What E6160 means

The cycle stops and the display shows E:61-60. The owner manual's wording is general: there is a technical error, and you should contact customer service. Thermador's website goes further and lists E6160 as the spray arm reference position not found, which fits Zone Control models. The displayed meaning can differ by generation, so we confirm by model number.

Usual causes of E6160

  • A general technical error that the manual does not narrow down
  • On Zone Control models, a spray arm that cannot find its reference position
  • A positioning sensor that has stopped reporting
✓ A safe check worth trying

1. Turn the dishwasher off. 2. Open the door and make sure no long utensil in the lower rack is jamming the spray arm. 3. Turn the arm gently by hand to feel that it moves. 4. Close the door and restart once. If E:61-60 returns, call us, since the manual points to customer service.

! Why you should stop here
  • The manual does not name the part, so finding the actual cause takes testing inside the unit.
  • Forcing the arm against resistance can damage its mechanism and enlarge the repair.
Taking off a panel yourself does not by default void a manufacturer warranty, yet it can lead to accidental damage, and some manufacturers attach their own service terms. Read your warranty paperwork, or ask us, before you decide.
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E6160E6160 questions
Does my dishwasher have a spray arm problem?

Not necessarily. The manual only says there is a technical error, while the website describes the spray arm position. The displayed meaning can differ by generation, so send us your model number and we confirm.

Could a utensil have caused this?

Possibly. A long handle can block the lower arm. If you find one and the code clears on restart, mention it anyway, since a repeat would point to the mechanism.

Will it still wash?

It may refuse to start or wash unevenly. Treat the manual's instruction to contact customer service as the plan, and we will find the cause on site.

Request service

Is E6160 still showing?

Our technician checks it in your home and hands you a written price before touching anything.

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