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Intake Valve Stuck Open Troubleshooting Guides
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Thermador Dishwasher E34 and Continuous Filling: Verify the Code Before Blaming the Inlet Valve
Do not treat “intake valve stuck open” as a confirmed diagnosis. Thermador's US dishwasher error-code page lists E3400, not a standalone E34, and describes E3400 as an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or filling system; it also lists E3100 as a base-water/leak-protection condition.
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Thermador Dishwasher Water Won't Stop: Intake-Valve Safety Checks
If water is still entering a Thermador dishwasher when it should be off, stop the water first: close the dishwasher's water-supply valve under the sink, and disconnect electrical power only when it is safe to do so and no water is contacting electrical connections. Do not keep running a cycle to prove that the intake valve is stuck.