Electrolux Carpet Cleaners Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
The carpet cleaner will not power on; the display shows E1, or the power indicator flashes once and turns off.
Main Power Input or Line Fuse Fault
E10
The pump runs loudly but little or no solution reaches the carpet; E10 or a low-flow icon is displayed.
Low Solution Flow or Flow Sensor Fault
E11
The display shows E11; the unit beeps and stops when switching modes (e.g., wash to rinse).
Mode Selector or Valve Actuator Fault
E12
The display shows E12; the unit will not start; this often occurs after a liquid spill on the control panel.
Control Panel / Keypad Short or Communication Error
E13
The display shows E13; the unit runs but heater and pump functions are disabled.
Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault
E14
The display shows E14; the unit beeps and stops when the dirty water tank is removed or reinstalled.
Dirty Tank Presence Switch Fault
E15
Display shows E15; the unit will not spray detergent but will spray plain water (on models with separate detergent dosing).
Detergent Dosing Pump or Valve Fault
E16
Display shows E16; the unit runs but brush speed is limited or erratic.
Brush Speed Sensor or Tachometer Fault
E17
Display shows E17; the unit will not start, often after a tripped household breaker.
Ground Fault or Leakage Detection
E2
The unit powers on, but the motor does not run; the display shows E2, or the motor icon flashes and beeps.
Motor Overload or Motor Circuit Fault
E3
The brushes do not rotate; the display shows E3, or the brush icon flashes while suction still works.
Brush Motor or Brush Drive Fault
E4
No water spray from the nozzle; the display shows E4, or the water droplet icon flashes.
Solution Pump or Spray Circuit Fault
E5
The dirty water tank full indicator stays on or E5 is displayed even when the tank is empty; suction stops.
Dirty Water Tank Full Sensor Fault
E6
The heater indicator flashes or E6 is displayed; water does not heat or the unit shuts off the heater quickly.
In-line Heater or Temperature Sensor Fault
E7
The handle trigger is not responding; there is no spray or brush activation; E7 or a trigger icon flashes.
Trigger Switch or Handle Communication Fault
E8
The unit shuts down shortly after starting; E8 is displayed; it may feel hot to the touch around the motor area.
Overtemperature Protection or Blocked Airflow
E9
The display shows E9 and the unit will not start; this often occurs after storage or transport.
Tilt / Position Sensor or Safety Interlock Fault
Symptom
Carpet remains overly wet after multiple suction passes.
Poor Extraction / Water Recovery
Symptom
Clean water leaks from the bottom of the unit when the tank is installed, even when not in use.
Clean Water Tank or Valve Leak
Symptom
Dirty water leaks from the dirty tank area during or after use.
Dirty Water Tank Seal Failure
Symptom
Handle will not lock upright or will not recline properly.
Handle Lock / Recline Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Heated cleaning mode does not seem to warm the solution; carpets feel cold.
No Heating / Underheating
Symptom
High-pitched whistling noise and reduced suction.
Air Leak in Suction System
Symptom
Indicator lights or display flicker when the unit is moved or the handle is adjusted.
Intermittent Electrical Connection
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the base during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Foreign Object in Brush or Fan
Symptom
No solution is dispensed when using the accessory hose and tool, but floor nozzle sprays normally.
Accessory Tool Solution Path Blockage
Symptom
No suction at accessory hose, but floor nozzle suction is normal.
Accessory Suction Diverter or Hose Blockage
Symptom
No water or solution sprays from the nozzle, but the pump sounds like it is running.
Spray Nozzle or Line Blockage
Symptom
Solution drips from nozzle for several seconds after releasing trigger.
Solution Shutoff / Drip Issue
Symptom
Strong burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Motor or Electrical Component
Symptom
The brushes are not spinning, but suction and spray work normally.
Brush Drive Failure
Symptom
The brushes spin intermittently or slow down significantly under light load.
Weak Brush Drive or High Friction
Symptom
The carpet cleaner will not turn on at all; no lights or sounds.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
The unit powers on but shuts off randomly during use without any error code.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Unit is very loud compared to normal operation, even after clearing blockages.
Worn Motor or Fan Imbalance
Symptom
Unit leaves detergent residue or foam on carpet after cleaning.
Over-Detergenting / Poor Rinse
Symptom
Unit leaves streaks or lines on carpet after cleaning.
Uneven Spray or Brush Contact
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when turned on.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or feels unstable when brushes are running.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Unpleasant odor from the unit or from carpets after cleaning.
Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Weak suction; carpets remain very wet, and dirty water is not being collected effectively.
Reduced Suction Performance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
The carpet cleaner will not power on; the display shows E1, or the power indicator flashes once and turns off.
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Main Power Input or Line Fuse Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
The pump runs loudly but little or no solution reaches the carpet; E10 or a low-flow icon is displayed.
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Low Solution Flow or Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
The display shows E11; the unit beeps and stops when switching modes (e.g., wash to rinse).
|
Mode Selector or Valve Actuator Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
The display shows E12; the unit will not start; this often occurs after a liquid spill on the control panel.
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Control Panel / Keypad Short or Communication Error | View Details |
| E13 |
The display shows E13; the unit runs but heater and pump functions are disabled.
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Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
The display shows E14; the unit beeps and stops when the dirty water tank is removed or reinstalled.
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Dirty Tank Presence Switch Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15; the unit will not spray detergent but will spray plain water (on models with separate detergent dosing).
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Detergent Dosing Pump or Valve Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Display shows E16; the unit runs but brush speed is limited or erratic.
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Brush Speed Sensor or Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Display shows E17; the unit will not start, often after a tripped household breaker.
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Ground Fault or Leakage Detection | View Details |
| E2 |
The unit powers on, but the motor does not run; the display shows E2, or the motor icon flashes and beeps.
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Motor Overload or Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
The brushes do not rotate; the display shows E3, or the brush icon flashes while suction still works.
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Brush Motor or Brush Drive Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
No water spray from the nozzle; the display shows E4, or the water droplet icon flashes.
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Solution Pump or Spray Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
The dirty water tank full indicator stays on or E5 is displayed even when the tank is empty; suction stops.
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Dirty Water Tank Full Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
The heater indicator flashes or E6 is displayed; water does not heat or the unit shuts off the heater quickly.
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In-line Heater or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
The handle trigger is not responding; there is no spray or brush activation; E7 or a trigger icon flashes.
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Trigger Switch or Handle Communication Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
The unit shuts down shortly after starting; E8 is displayed; it may feel hot to the touch around the motor area.
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Overtemperature Protection or Blocked Airflow | View Details |
| E9 |
The display shows E9 and the unit will not start; this often occurs after storage or transport.
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Tilt / Position Sensor or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| – |
Carpet remains overly wet after multiple suction passes.
|
Poor Extraction / Water Recovery | View Details |
| – |
Clean water leaks from the bottom of the unit when the tank is installed, even when not in use.
|
Clean Water Tank or Valve Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dirty water leaks from the dirty tank area during or after use.
|
Dirty Water Tank Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Handle will not lock upright or will not recline properly.
|
Handle Lock / Recline Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Heated cleaning mode does not seem to warm the solution; carpets feel cold.
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No Heating / Underheating | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched whistling noise and reduced suction.
|
Air Leak in Suction System | View Details |
| – |
Indicator lights or display flicker when the unit is moved or the handle is adjusted.
|
Intermittent Electrical Connection | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the base during operation.
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Mechanical Noise / Foreign Object in Brush or Fan | View Details |
| – |
No solution is dispensed when using the accessory hose and tool, but floor nozzle sprays normally.
|
Accessory Tool Solution Path Blockage | View Details |
| – |
No suction at accessory hose, but floor nozzle suction is normal.
|
Accessory Suction Diverter or Hose Blockage | View Details |
| – |
No water or solution sprays from the nozzle, but the pump sounds like it is running.
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Spray Nozzle or Line Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Solution drips from nozzle for several seconds after releasing trigger.
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Solution Shutoff / Drip Issue | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating Motor or Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
The brushes are not spinning, but suction and spray work normally.
|
Brush Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
The brushes spin intermittently or slow down significantly under light load.
|
Weak Brush Drive or High Friction | View Details |
| – |
The carpet cleaner will not turn on at all; no lights or sounds.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
The unit powers on but shuts off randomly during use without any error code.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Unit is very loud compared to normal operation, even after clearing blockages.
|
Worn Motor or Fan Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Unit leaves detergent residue or foam on carpet after cleaning.
|
Over-Detergenting / Poor Rinse | View Details |
| – |
Unit leaves streaks or lines on carpet after cleaning.
|
Uneven Spray or Brush Contact | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when turned on.
|
Short Circuit or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or feels unstable when brushes are running.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant odor from the unit or from carpets after cleaning.
|
Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Weak suction; carpets remain very wet, and dirty water is not being collected effectively.
|
Reduced Suction Performance | View Details |
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