Washer displays E61; water heating too slowly or not reaching target temperature.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Partially failing heating element, Scaled heater reducing efficiency, Faulty NTC sensor reading low, Low supply voltage

Safety: Disconnect power.

Descale heater: Run a maintenance cycle with a descaling agent designed for washing machines to remove limescale from the heater and tub.
Test heater and NTC: Measure resistance of the heater and NTC sensor and compare to Electrolux specifications.
Replace faulty parts: Install a new heater or NTC sensor if readings are out of range.

Hard 4/5

Heating Element

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