Grundig Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Dryer will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing the start button
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows E02 and drum does not rotate
Motor Drive Fault
E03
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E03; clothes remain wet and drum may be hot
Overheating / NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E04
Dryer does not heat properly and displays E04; the cycle ends quickly with damp clothes.
Heater Circuit Fault
E05
Dryer stops and displays E05; the water tank may be empty or partially filled.
Water Tank Level / Pump Fault (Condenser & Heat Pump Models)
E06
Dryer displays E06 and may stop heating; this is often related to humidity sensing.
Moisture Sensor / Humidity Detection Fault
E07
Dryer shows E07 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Control Panel / User Interface Communication Fault
E08
Dryer displays E08; heat pump models may not heat and may stop early.
Compressor / Heat Pump System Fault (Heat Pump Dryers)
E09
Dryer shows E09 and may not heat; this is often associated with fan or airflow issues.
Fan Motor / Air Circulation Fault
E10
Dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Voltage Fault
E11
Dryer shows E11; this may be related to sensor or internal communication issues.
Internal Sensor Communication Fault
E12
Dryer displays E12; this may be associated with reverse rotation or drum direction control.
Drum Direction / Motor Reversal Fault
E13
Dryer shows E13 and may stop with a beeping alarm; this is often linked to door or safety interlocks.
Safety Interlock / Door Circuit Error
E14
Dryer displays E14; may be related to over-temperature or a safety thermostat trip.
High Temperature Safety Cut-Out Activation
E15
Dryer shows E15; may be associated with an internal memory or configuration error.
EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault
Symptom
Dryer causes condensation or dampness in the room during operation.
Poor Room Ventilation or Leaking Condenser System
Symptom
Dryer display and buttons work, but the drum does not rotate and there is no motor sound.
Motor Circuit Open or Control Failure
Symptom
Dryer door opens during operation or does not latch securely.
Door Latch/Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; the door appears locked.
Door Lock Stuck or Control Board Not Releasing Lock
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but the machine powers on and a humming sound can be heard.
Drive Belt Breakage or Motor Start Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation; visible smoke may or may not be present.
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
Dryer is excessively hot on the outside cabinet surfaces during operation.
Poor Ventilation or Overheating
Symptom
Dryer is running but makes a loud squealing or screeching noise during drum rotation.
Worn Drum Support Components
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor in front of or underneath the machine.
Condensate Drainage Problem (Condenser/Heat Pump Models)
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination/Wear
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud banging or thumping noise, especially with heavy loads.
Drum Support or Suspension Wear
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start the cycle when the start button is pressed; a chime may sound, but nothing happens.
Start Circuit / Door or Child Lock Issue
Symptom
Dryer produces a rattling or metallic clinking noise during operation.
Foreign Objects in Drum or Fan Housing
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet, and no error code is displayed.
Heating Element or Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still very wet; no error code is shown.
Moisture Sensor Misreading or Overheat Protection
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles run for a very long time, and laundry is still damp.
Restricted Airflow or Moisture Sensing Inefficiency
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Imbalance or Installation Issue
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Main Supply Fault
Symptom
The dryer buttons are unresponsive, or only some buttons work intermittently.
Keypad / Control Panel Fault
Symptom
The dryer display is dim, flickering, or some segments are not visible.
Display / User Interface Fault
Symptom
The dryer emits a high-pitched whine from the motor area during operation.
Motor Bearing Wear or Fan Noise
Symptom
The dryer runs for a few minutes, then trips the household circuit breaker or RCD.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
The dryer runs, but clothes come out very wrinkled and creased.
Improper Drying Conditions / Drum Reversal Issues
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dryer will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing the start button
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows E02 and drum does not rotate
|
Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E03; clothes remain wet and drum may be hot
|
Overheating / NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer does not heat properly and displays E04; the cycle ends quickly with damp clothes.
|
Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer stops and displays E05; the water tank may be empty or partially filled.
|
Water Tank Level / Pump Fault (Condenser & Heat Pump Models) | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer displays E06 and may stop heating; this is often related to humidity sensing.
|
Moisture Sensor / Humidity Detection Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer shows E07 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Control Panel / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer displays E08; heat pump models may not heat and may stop early.
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Compressor / Heat Pump System Fault (Heat Pump Dryers) | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer shows E09 and may not heat; this is often associated with fan or airflow issues.
|
Fan Motor / Air Circulation Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer shows E11; this may be related to sensor or internal communication issues.
|
Internal Sensor Communication Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dryer displays E12; this may be associated with reverse rotation or drum direction control.
|
Drum Direction / Motor Reversal Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dryer shows E13 and may stop with a beeping alarm; this is often linked to door or safety interlocks.
|
Safety Interlock / Door Circuit Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Dryer displays E14; may be related to over-temperature or a safety thermostat trip.
|
High Temperature Safety Cut-Out Activation | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer shows E15; may be associated with an internal memory or configuration error.
|
EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer causes condensation or dampness in the room during operation.
|
Poor Room Ventilation or Leaking Condenser System | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and buttons work, but the drum does not rotate and there is no motor sound.
|
Motor Circuit Open or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door opens during operation or does not latch securely.
|
Door Latch/Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; the door appears locked.
|
Door Lock Stuck or Control Board Not Releasing Lock | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but the machine powers on and a humming sound can be heard.
|
Drive Belt Breakage or Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
|
Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation; visible smoke may or may not be present.
|
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is excessively hot on the outside cabinet surfaces during operation.
|
Poor Ventilation or Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is running but makes a loud squealing or screeching noise during drum rotation.
|
Worn Drum Support Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor in front of or underneath the machine.
|
Condensate Drainage Problem (Condenser/Heat Pump Models) | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
|
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination/Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud banging or thumping noise, especially with heavy loads.
|
Drum Support or Suspension Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start the cycle when the start button is pressed; a chime may sound, but nothing happens.
|
Start Circuit / Door or Child Lock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a rattling or metallic clinking noise during operation.
|
Foreign Objects in Drum or Fan Housing | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet, and no error code is displayed.
|
Heating Element or Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still very wet; no error code is shown.
|
Moisture Sensor Misreading or Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles run for a very long time, and laundry is still damp.
|
Restricted Airflow or Moisture Sensing Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Imbalance or Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Main Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
The dryer buttons are unresponsive, or only some buttons work intermittently.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Fault | View Details |
| – |
The dryer display is dim, flickering, or some segments are not visible.
|
Display / User Interface Fault | View Details |
| – |
The dryer emits a high-pitched whine from the motor area during operation.
|
Motor Bearing Wear or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
The dryer runs for a few minutes, then trips the household circuit breaker or RCD.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
The dryer runs, but clothes come out very wrinkled and creased.
|
Improper Drying Conditions / Drum Reversal Issues | View Details |
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