What to check first
Stop normal operation while this warning is active. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for the exact model.
Basic checks
- Confirm that the dishwasher water tap is fully open; if another nearby tap also has weak or no flow, contact the water supplier or a plumber before using the dishwasher.
- Inspect the visible inlet hose without pulling out the dishwasher; if it is kinked or twisted, correct only the exposed routing, but stop and arrange service if it is damaged.
- If the hose is damaged, unplug the dishwasher only when the plug area is dry, close the water tap, and arrange service rather than retrying it.
- After closing the water tap and disconnecting power, identify the inlet filter in the exact model manual before touching it; if access requires moving the dishwasher or opening a panel, stop and arrange service instead.
Applicability
Regional guidance · AEG integrated and freestanding dishwashers · United Kingdom
This display family comes from AEG UK support; confirm the exact product-number manual because code availability, hose systems, filters, and controls can differ by model and market.
Reset or retry steps
- Try one monitored programme only after the tap is open, visible hoses are sound and unrestricted, the filter is correctly reinstalled, and there is no leak.
- Stop further retries if i10 or a documented variant returns or the dishwasher still does not fill normally.
When to call a technician
- Contact AEG service if the code returns with normal household flow, an open tap, and no visible hose restriction.
- Stop and arrange service immediately if the inlet hose is damaged, water leaks, or moisture is near the cord, plug, or outlet.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not continue normal cycles while this code is active; any protective-drain sequence must follow the exact model instructions.
- Do not disconnect inlet hoses until the water supply is off.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Water tap closed or household water pressure too low
- Visible inlet hose kinked, twisted, or damaged
- User-accessible inlet filter restricted by scale or debris
- Drain installation or filter condition interfering with normal water flow
FAQ
What does AEG Dishwasher code i10 usually mean?
Usually indicates that the dishwasher is not receiving water as expected. Model context matters: AEG UK groups i10, i11, AL5, C1, and F1 with one water-inlet article; the appliance may also beep once or flash once, depending on its controls.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code i10?
Stop normal operation until the issue and safety warnings have been addressed. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for your model. Close the water tap and disconnect power before any hose or inlet-filter access allowed by the exact model manual.
When should I call a technician for AEG i10?
Contact AEG service if the code returns with normal household flow, an open tap, and no visible hose restriction. A qualified technician may check Inlet hose, Inlet filter, and Water inlet valve against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.