Beko E06 fault codewhat it means and how to fix it
Temperature sensor faulty. Beko tie it to a specific symptom — the code plus poor washing means get it looked at.
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What E06 means
Beko give E06 as the temperature sensor in the dishwasher being faulty, and their instruction is more conditional than their other codes. Where E01 and E07 say to isolate the machine immediately, E06 says that if you see this error continuously and washing performance has reduced, close the dishwasher and contact an authorised service agent. That second clause is doing real work.
Beko are telling you that a sensor fault is only worth acting on if it is actually affecting the wash, which is a sensible position for a component that reports rather than does. The sensor tells the control board how hot the water is. If it fails, the board loses its reference, and what happens next depends on how the machine handles the loss. Some will heat conservatively and give you a lukewarm wash.
Some will not heat at all. Some will run more or less normally for a while. So the practical test is the one Beko point you at: are the dishes still coming out clean, and are they coming out dry? Dishwashers dry mainly by heating the load in the final rinse and letting water evaporate off hot china, so wet dishes at the end of a cycle are usually the first sign that the heat has gone even when nothing else has changed.
What causes it
| Cause | What is actually happening | How likely |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature sensor failed | The literal reading. A thermistor is a cheap part, though reaching it is most of the labour. | Common |
| Wiring or connector fault at the sensor | A corroded or loose connection reported as a sensor fault. Cheaper than the part if that is what it is. | Occasional |
| Scale build-up affecting the reading | Heavy limescale around the sensor can slow or distort what it reports, particularly in hard water where the softener has been run without salt. | Occasional |
| Control board fault | The board misreading a sensor that is actually fine. Only distinguishable with the machine open. | Occasional |
Can you fix it yourself?
Stop — this needs an engineer
What it costs to fix
Typical repair cost
£80–£180
Typically £80 to £160 fitted. The sensor costs little; the labour to reach it is the bulk of it.
Typical UK prices including parts and labour, updated September 2026. Your quote may differ.
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Related Beko fault codes
- E02Get it checkedWater outage error — the machine asked for water and none came. Beko send you to the supply and the filters first.Related: same brand
- E01Stop — call an engineerWater in the chassis. Beko’s own instruction once the code persists is to cut off the electricity and close the valve — among the bluntest wording of any brand we cover.Related: same brand
- E07Get it checkedFlowmeter faulty. The machine has lost its way of counting water, which is why Beko want the valve closed.Related: same brand
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Common questions about Beko E06
The code shows but the dishes are fine. Do I need to do anything?
Beko’s own wording makes the wash the test: they ask you to act if you see the error continuously and washing performance has reduced. If the dishes are coming out clean and dry, you have time. Keep an eye on it rather than ignoring it, because a sensor fault tends to get worse rather than better.
How would I know performance has dropped?
Two things. Grease not shifting, because hot water is what dissolves it. And wet dishes at the end, because dishwashers dry mainly on the heat of the final rinse. Wet crockery is often the first sign.
Is a sensor an expensive part?
The part itself is cheap. Getting to it is where the money goes, since it means pulling the machine out and opening it up, so most of the bill is labour.
What shows on a machine with no display?
Beko specify P2 and P6 flashing together.
Technical review
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Sources and how we verified this
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- Manufacturer technical and service documentation
This page has not been reviewed by an engineer, and we would rather tell you that than imply otherwise. The severity rating follows what the manufacturer publishes: where they say isolate the appliance and call someone, so do we.