Siemens 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 shortly after pressing Start.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed.
Control Panel / Button Interface Fault
E03
Dryer does not heat or stops with an E03 error on the display.
Heating Circuit Fault
E04
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E04; often accompanied by poor drying performance.
Airflow / Overheating Protection Fault
E05
Dryer stops and shows E05; it may not heat correctly.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Drum / Exhaust)
E06
Dryer does not start or stops; E06 displayed, sometimes with unusual noises from the drum.
Motor / Drive Fault
E07
Dryer stops and shows E07; often associated with water not collecting properly in the tank or leaking underneath.
Condensate Pump / Water Drainage Fault
E08
Dryer shows E08 and may not heat; often on heat pump models.
Heat Pump System Fault (Compressor / Refrigerant Circuit)
E09
Dryer stops with E09; no or weak heating.
Heater Relay / Power Electronics Fault
E10
Dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E11
Dryer displays E11; cycle may not start or may end prematurely.
Moisture Sensor / Conductivity Measurement Fault
E12
Dryer displays E12; often related to overheating or airflow issues.
Exhaust Air Temperature / Overheat Fault
E13
Dryer displays E13; may stop with water-related issues on condenser/heat pump models.
Water Level / Overflow Protection Fault
E14
Dryer displays E14; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Communication Error Between Control Boards
E15
Dryer displays E15; may be associated with internal leak detection on some models.
Internal Leak / Water in Base Tray Fault
E16
Dryer displays E16; may not lock door or start.
Door Lock Circuit / Feedback Fault
E17
Dryer displays E17; may be related to sensor or calibration issues.
Drum Position / Rotation Sensor Fault (Tacho)
E18
Dryer displays E18; may not respond correctly to program selection.
Program Selector / Encoder Fault
E19
Dryer displays E19; may be associated with internal software or configuration error.
Configuration / EEPROM Fault
E20
Dryer displays E20; may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection Fault
Symptom
Dryer causes the circuit breaker to trip intermittently.
Electrical Short or Overload
Symptom
Dryer display and lights work, but the Start button does nothing.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue
Symptom
Dryer display shows unusually long program times and adjusts frequently.
Load Sensing / Ambient Condition Influence
Symptom
Dryer display works, but the drum light and internal functions are erratic.
Door Switch / Drum Light Circuit Fault
Symptom
Dryer door opens during the cycle or does not stay closed.
Door Latch / Catch Failure
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle.
Door Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor hums or the dryer clicks.
Drive Belt / Drum Drive Failure
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell or has very hot exterior surfaces.
Overheating / Lint Accumulation
Symptom
Dryer emits unusual rattling or metallic noises.
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan
Symptom
Dryer interior light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Drum Light Failure
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after operation.
Condensate Leakage
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
Drum Seal / Felt Wear and Contamination
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
Drum Support / Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dryer produces loud banging or thumping noises when tumbling.
Drum Imbalance / Worn Supports
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes remain damp or take a very long time to dry.
Restricted Airflow / Inefficient Condensation
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold.
No Heat Condition
Symptom
Dryer runs, but the display shows a very short remaining time, and clothes stay wet.
Moisture Sensing / Auto-Dry Miscalibration
Symptom
Dryer starts, then stops after a few minutes without drying clothes.
Overheating / Thermal Cut-Out Activation
Symptom
Dryer stops with the water tank symbol lit even though the tank is empty.
Water Tank Full Detection Fault
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no response when pressing Start.
No Power / Control Not Responding
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dryer will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed.
|
Control Panel / Button Interface Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer does not heat or stops with an E03 error on the display.
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Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E04; often accompanied by poor drying performance.
|
Airflow / Overheating Protection Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer stops and shows E05; it may not heat correctly.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Drum / Exhaust) | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer does not start or stops; E06 displayed, sometimes with unusual noises from the drum.
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Motor / Drive Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer stops and shows E07; often associated with water not collecting properly in the tank or leaking underneath.
|
Condensate Pump / Water Drainage Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer shows E08 and may not heat; often on heat pump models.
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Heat Pump System Fault (Compressor / Refrigerant Circuit) | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer stops with E09; no or weak heating.
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Heater Relay / Power Electronics Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer displays E11; cycle may not start or may end prematurely.
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Moisture Sensor / Conductivity Measurement Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dryer displays E12; often related to overheating or airflow issues.
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Exhaust Air Temperature / Overheat Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dryer displays E13; may stop with water-related issues on condenser/heat pump models.
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Water Level / Overflow Protection Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Dryer displays E14; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Communication Error Between Control Boards | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer displays E15; may be associated with internal leak detection on some models.
|
Internal Leak / Water in Base Tray Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer displays E16; may not lock door or start.
|
Door Lock Circuit / Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer displays E17; may be related to sensor or calibration issues.
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Drum Position / Rotation Sensor Fault (Tacho) | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer displays E18; may not respond correctly to program selection.
|
Program Selector / Encoder Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer displays E19; may be associated with internal software or configuration error.
|
Configuration / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dryer displays E20; may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer causes the circuit breaker to trip intermittently.
|
Electrical Short or Overload | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights work, but the Start button does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display shows unusually long program times and adjusts frequently.
|
Load Sensing / Ambient Condition Influence | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works, but the drum light and internal functions are erratic.
|
Door Switch / Drum Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door opens during the cycle or does not stay closed.
|
Door Latch / Catch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle.
|
Door Lock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor hums or the dryer clicks.
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Drive Belt / Drum Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell or has very hot exterior surfaces.
|
Overheating / Lint Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits unusual rattling or metallic noises.
|
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
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Drum Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after operation.
|
Condensate Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
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Drum Seal / Felt Wear and Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
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Drum Support / Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces loud banging or thumping noises when tumbling.
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Drum Imbalance / Worn Supports | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes remain damp or take a very long time to dry.
|
Restricted Airflow / Inefficient Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold.
|
No Heat Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs, but the display shows a very short remaining time, and clothes stay wet.
|
Moisture Sensing / Auto-Dry Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts, then stops after a few minutes without drying clothes.
|
Overheating / Thermal Cut-Out Activation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops with the water tank symbol lit even though the tank is empty.
|
Water Tank Full Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no response when pressing Start.
|
No Power / Control Not Responding | View Details |
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