Thermador Dishwasher E14, When the Flow Meter Trips the Cycle

What E14 means

A cycle begins, little or no water seems to arrive, and E14 shows on the display. Thermador documents this code as a flow meter failure or a problem with water flowing into the dishwasher. The control counts what the meter reports during filling, and when that count does not match what it expects, it stops the cycle.

Usual causes of E14

A partly closed water supply valve
An inlet hose that is kinked or restricted
A flow meter part that has failed

✓ A safe check worth trying

1. Make sure the dishwasher is idle, then open the cabinet under the sink and find its supply valve. 2. Confirm the valve handle is turned fully open. 3. Look at the visible stretch of inlet hose for kinks or flattening, without pulling the machine out. 4. Start a new cycle and listen for the fill sound to return.

! Why you should stop here

Once the valve and the hose are ruled out, the flow meter must be tested and replaced from inside the machine.
Guessing at a part before the supply side is cleared is how an unneeded one gets ordered.

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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E14E14 questions

Is checking the valve something I can do safely?

Yes. Confirming the supply valve is fully open is a low-risk first step, and it rules out the simplest explanation before anyone suspects a failed part.

The hose looks fine from the front. Does that settle it?

Not entirely. A kink can hide behind the toe panel or the cabinet cut-out. If the visible run and the valve are fine, a technician can check the rest.

Could a flow meter problem cause a leak?

The code describes water not arriving as expected, not water escaping. If you see any water around the unit, shut the supply off and tell us when you call.