Appliance error codes decoded
90 error codes across 14 manufacturers, and what each one is telling you. Look yours up, then send us a photo of the display and we will tell you what it will take to put right.
90 codes
AEG
E10AEG Washing MachineWater fill fault — the machine is not filling, or is filling too slowly.E20AEG Washing MachineDrain fault — the machine cannot pump the water out.E40AEG Washing MachineDoor fault — the machine cannot confirm the door is shut and locked.EF0AEG Washing MachineOverflow, anti-flood or excess foam detected — the machine has stopped for safety.i10AEG DishwasherWater inlet problem — the machine is not filling correctly.i20AEG DishwasherDraining problem — the machine cannot empty within the expected time.i30AEG DishwasherWater leak detected — the anti-flood float in the base has been triggered.
Beko
E01Beko Washing MachineDoor lock fault — the machine cannot detect that the door is shut and locked.E02Beko Washing MachineHeating fault — the water is not reaching the set temperature.E03Beko Washing MachineDrain fault — the machine cannot pump water out within the expected time.E04Beko Washing MachineWater fill fault — the machine is not filling within the expected time.H1Beko Washing MachineTemperature sensor fault — the NTC thermistor is open or short circuit.H5Beko Washing MachineDrain pump circuit fault — the board cannot detect the pump.E01Beko DishwasherDrainage fault — the dishwasher cannot pump the water out.E02Beko DishwasherWater supply fault — the machine is not filling properly.
Bosch
E18Bosch Washing MachineDrain fault — the machine cannot pump water out within the expected time.F16Bosch Washing MachineDoor not closed — the machine cannot confirm the door is shut and locked.F17Bosch Washing MachineWater fill timeout — the machine is not filling within the expected time.F21Bosch Washing MachineMotor fault — the drum is not turning as the control board expects.F23Bosch Washing MachineAquastop triggered — water has collected in the base tray of the machine.F43Bosch Washing MachineDrum not turning — motor, brushes or drive fault detected.E15Bosch DishwasherWater in the base — the anti-flood float has been triggered by an internal leak.E24Bosch DishwasherCheck drain — the machine cannot empty within the expected time.E25Bosch DishwasherDrain pump blocked or failed — the pump cannot move water out of the machine.E22Bosch DishwasherFilters blocked — water cannot circulate through the filter system.E09Bosch DishwasherHeating fault — the water is not reaching wash temperature.E011Bosch OvenStuck button — the control panel is registering a key as permanently pressed.
Candy
E01Candy Washing MachineDoor lock fault — the machine cannot detect that the door is shut and locked.E02Candy Washing MachineWater fill fault — the machine is not filling within the expected time.E03Candy Washing MachineDrain fault — usually something stuck in the pump.
Hoover
E03Hoover Washing MachineDrain fault — usually something stuck in the pump.E04Hoover Washing MachineAnti-flood triggered — water has collected in the base of the machine.E08Hoover Washing MachineMotor speed sensor fault — the board cannot read the drum speed.
Hotpoint
F01Hotpoint Washing MachineControl board fault — the machine's main electronics have detected an internal error.F02Hotpoint Washing MachineMotor circuit fault — the drum will not rotate or rotates only intermittently.F03Hotpoint Washing MachineTemperature sensing fault — the machine is not heating on wash or dry settings.F05Hotpoint Washing MachineDrain fault — water remains in the drum and the door will not open.F06Hotpoint Washing MachineDoor lock fault — the door will not lock, or will not release after the cycle.F08Hotpoint Washing MachineHeater fault — the programme pauses part way through the wash.F09Hotpoint Washing MachineSoftware fault — flashing lights or displays and no programme can be selected.F13Hotpoint Washer DryerDryer temperature sensing fault — the machine washes but will not dry.F03Hotpoint DishwasherWater drain failure or timeout — the machine cannot empty.F06Hotpoint DishwasherWater fill timeout — the machine is not filling within the expected time.
Indesit
F02Indesit Washing MachineMotor circuit fault — the drum will not turn or turns only intermittently.F03Indesit Washing MachineTemperature sensing fault — the machine is not heating the water.F05Indesit Washing MachineDrain fault — water is left in the drum and the door stays locked.F06Indesit Washing MachineDoor lock fault — the door will not lock, or will not release afterwards.F08Indesit Washing MachineHeater fault — the programme stops part way through the wash.F09Indesit Washing MachineSoftware fault — flashing lights and no programme can be selected.
LG
OELG Washing MachineDrain error — the machine cannot pump the water out.IELG Washing MachineWater inlet error — the machine is not filling with water.UELG Washing MachineUnbalanced load — the machine cannot balance the washing for spin.dELG Washing MachineDoor error — the machine cannot confirm the door is shut and locked.LELG Washing MachineMotor locked or overloaded — the drum cannot turn against the resistance.PELG Washing MachineWater level sensor fault — the machine cannot read the water level correctly.ER FFLG Fridge FreezerFreezer fan fault — the circulation fan is blocked or not running.ER dHLG Fridge FreezerDefrost fault — the defrost cycle is not clearing ice from the evaporator.
Miele
F53Miele Washing MachineDrum drive fault — the machine cannot rotate the drum as expected.F63Miele Washing MachineWater path control fault — the machine cannot control where water is going.F11Miele DishwasherDrainage fault — the machine cannot pump the water out.F12Miele DishwasherWater inlet fault — the machine is not filling correctly.F70Miele DishwasherFloat switch triggered — water has been detected in the base of the machine.
Neff
E15Neff DishwasherWater in the base — the anti-flood float has been triggered by an internal leak.E24Neff DishwasherCheck drain — the machine cannot pump the water out.E25Neff DishwasherDrain pump blocked or failed — the pump cannot move water out of the machine.E22Neff DishwasherFilters blocked — water cannot circulate through the filter system.E011Neff OvenStuck button — the control panel is registering a key as permanently pressed.
Samsung
4ESamsung Washing MachineWater supply error — the machine is not filling correctly.5ESamsung Washing MachineDrain error — water is not leaving the machine at the correct speed.UESamsung Washing MachineUnbalanced load — the machine cannot distribute the washing safely for spin.DCSamsung Washing MachineUnbalanced load — the machine has stopped the spin because the washing is uneven.LESamsung Washing MachineLeak detected — moisture has been sensed outside the drum.OESamsung Washing MachineOverflow error — the water level in the machine is too high.3ESamsung Washing MachineMotor error — the drum is not turning as the control board expects.22ESamsung Fridge FreezerFan fault — the evaporator fan is not running at the expected speed.OF OFSamsung Fridge FreezerDemo mode — cooling is disabled and the appliance will not get cold.
Siemens
E18Siemens Washing MachineDrain fault — the machine cannot pump water out within the expected time.F16Siemens Washing MachineDoor not closed — the machine cannot confirm the door is shut and locked.F21Siemens Washing MachineMotor fault — the drum is not turning as the control board expects.E15Siemens DishwasherWater in the base — the anti-flood float has been triggered by an internal leak.E24Siemens DishwasherCheck drain — the machine cannot pump the water out.
Whirlpool
F03Whirlpool Washing MachineTemperature sensing fault — the machine is not heating properly.F05Whirlpool Washing MachineDrain fault — water remains in the drum and the door will not open.F06Whirlpool Washing MachineDoor lock fault — the door will not lock, or will not release afterwards.F08Whirlpool Washing MachineHeater fault — the programme pauses part way through the wash.
Zanussi
E10Zanussi Washing MachineWater fill fault — the machine is not filling, or is filling too slowly.E20Zanussi Washing MachineDrain fault — the machine cannot pump the water out.E40Zanussi Washing MachineDoor fault — the machine cannot confirm the door is shut and locked.EF0Zanussi Washing MachineOverflow, anti-flood or excess foam detected — the machine has stopped for safety.i20Zanussi DishwasherDraining problem — the machine cannot empty within the expected time.
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