Model symptom

Cove dishwasher shows 05 01 38 wash-pump communication error

Sub-Zero Group documents 05 01 38 as a Cove wash-pump motor communication error with one safe reset before service escalation.

Applies to

Cove DW24 Dishwasher Error Codes; US. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.

What this symptom can indicate

The dishwasher may show 05 01 38, EC 050138, Call Service, or stop because of a wash-pump motor communication error.

Checks that do not require disassembly

Confirm the display reads 05 01 38 or EC 050138.
Turn the home circuit breaker to the unit off for 30 seconds.
Restore power and retest once.
Do not access internal wiring or the wash-pump drive system.

Related error codes

050138-WASH-PUMP-COMMUNICATION

Signs of a safety issue

Stop if the code returns after the reset, if the breaker trips, or if the dishwasher cannot be retested safely.

Information to collect before calling a technician

Record model label, exact display, reset timing, operation stage, and whether the code returned after retest.

Why this scope matters

This symptom page is attached to Cove DW24 Dishwasher Error Codes. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.

Citations

Cove Dishwasher Wash Pump Drive System Motor Communication Error | Code 05 01 38

Sub-Zero Group documents Cove dishwasher 05 01 38 as a wash-pump drive system motor communication error, with breaker reset, retest, and service if unresolved.

Source: Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove (A)
Section: Cove Dishwasher Wash Pump Drive System Motor Communication Error | Code 05 01 38
Last checked: 2026-07-30