OUT-OF-WATER
Dolphin · Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Scrubber Brush for In-Ground Pools up to 33 ft
The robot or app reports an out-of-water condition even though the robot is submerged — this is a common false positive caused by dirty or corroded water sensor contacts on the robot body; clean the sensor contacts with a soft cloth and ensure the robot is fully submerged before restarting
Error OUT-OF-WATER on the Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Scrubber Brush for In-Ground Pools up to 33 ft means: Out of Water Error. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Repair Water Sensor Circuit” (medium difficulty, ~40 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · pool cleaner
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While many pool cleaner repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
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pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
pool_cleaner · 2 fixes
App Connection Failure
Brushes Not Spinning
Worn Scrubbing Brushes
Cable Connector Corrosion
Cable Deterioration
Cable Tangling
Drive Motor Failure
Filter Basket or Bag Torn
The Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Scrubber Brush for In-Ground Pools up to 33 ft has 8 other known error codes:
Error code OUT-OF-WATER also appears on 8 other Dolphin models:
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