Krupps AL-05 Error Code
Drain timeout — the tank pressure switch did not open at the end of the total drain cycle
Source: Krupps/Krupps_ADVANCE_ServiceManual_CommercialKitchen.pdf
What does Krupps AL-05 mean?
AL-05 on a Krupps dishwasher is a drain timeout: at the end of the total drain cycle the tank pressure switch did not open.
Symptoms
- ALARM light flashing on the control panel
- 'AL' on the left digit LEDs with the code on the right
- Water remaining in the tank after the drain cycle
- Tank not emptying / drains slowly
- Cycle start button red (alarm state)
Common causes
- Overflow still inserted (preventing drain)
- Drain pipe bent, choked or clogged
- Filter clogged (technician check)
- Drain pump plugs damaged (technician check)
- Drain pump damaged (technician check)
- Circuit board RL1 relay damaged (technician check)
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Diagnostic steps
Remove the overflow
User check: make sure the overflow has been removed so the tank can drain.
Check the drain pipe
User check: inspect the drain pipe for bends, chokes or clogs and clear any obstruction.
Technician: check filter and drain pump
Technician checks: filter clogged, drain pipe clogged, drain pump plugs damaged, drain pump damaged.
Technician: check the RL1 relay
Technician check: inspect the circuit board RL1 relay for damage, which can prevent the drain pump from running.
When to call a professional
First confirm the overflow is removed and the drain pipe is clear and not kinked — these are the operator checks. If the tank still will not empty, the manual moves to technician checks: a clogged filter, a damaged drain pump or its plugs, and the RL1 relay on the circuit board. Diagnosing or replacing the drain pump and board relay is technician work, so call qualified service.
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