Siemens Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Washer will not start; the door symbol flashes, and the cycle will not begin.
Door Lock Failure
E02
Washer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; E02 is displayed.
Water Inlet Timeout / Inlet Valve Fault
E03
Washer does not drain; water remains in the drum, and E03 is displayed.
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault
E04
Washer overfills or displays E04 shortly after starting; it may attempt to drain immediately.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E05
Washer does not heat water; cycles take unusually long, and E05 appears.
Heating Circuit Fault
E06
Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; the door may remain locked.
Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault
E07
Washer displays E07 and may not spin; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises.
Motor Drive Fault / Motor Blocked
E08
Washer fails to reach or maintain the correct spin speed; E08 is displayed.
Motor Overload / Speed Control Fault
E09
Washer stops heating and displays E09, often on models with brushless (inverter) motors.
Heater Power Module Fault
E10
Washer displays E10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Communication Error Between Control Boards
E11
The washer displays E11 and does not fill correctly; it may stop early in the cycle.
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Fault
E12
The washer shows E12; this is often related to heating or water level issues during specific programs.
Heating Time-Out / Temperature Rise Fault
E13
The washer displays E13 and may stop; this is sometimes associated with water in the base tray.
AquaStop / Leak Protection Activation
E14
The washer shows E14; water intake is abnormal or inconsistent.
Flow Meter Signal Error
E18
The washer does not drain or drains very slowly; E18 is displayed.
Drain Time-Out
E19
The washer shows E19; this is often related to internal water path control.
Dispenser / Water Diverter Valve Fault
E23
The washer shows E23 and may not drain; this is often associated with leak protection.
Drain Pump or AquaStop Leak Detection Fault
E25
The washer displays E25; this is a drainage or pump-related error.
Drain Pump Blockage / Sensor Fault
E29
The washer shows E29 and does not fill properly; this often occurs in low-voltage or low-pressure situations.
Water Supply / Voltage Fault
E32
The washer displays E32; this indicates issues with load detection or imbalance.
Unbalance Detection / Weight Sensor Fault
E34
Washer displays E34; door lock and water level signals conflict.
Door Lock / Water Level Signal Conflict
E36
Washer displays E36; safety temperature sensor or heater protection fault.
Safety Temperature Sensor / Heater Protection Fault
E37
Washer displays E37; secondary temperature sensor fault (if fitted).
Secondary NTC Sensor Fault
E40
Washer will not start; E40 or door symbol error displayed.
Door Not Properly Closed / Door Lock Error
E42
Door will not unlock at end of cycle; E42 displayed.
Door Unlock Fault
E43
Washer intermittently fails to lock or unlock; E43 displayed.
Door Lock Triac / Control Fault
E51
Washer displays E51; motor power stage fault.
Motor Power Triac / Inverter Fault
E57
Washer displays E57; overcurrent or severe motor fault.
Motor Overcurrent / Short Circuit
E67
Washer displays E67 and will not start; often after a power surge or incorrect mains frequency/voltage.
Mains Voltage / Configuration Error
Symptom
Washer causes excessive vibration or movement even when apparently level.
Installation or Floor Resonance Issue
Symptom
Washer does not spin or spins only very slowly; clothes come out very wet.
Spin Cycle Not Reached or Aborted
Symptom
Washer door handle feels loose or does not open smoothly.
Door Handle / Latch Wear
Symptom
Washer drum does not turn at all during wash or spin, but the machine powers on.
Drive Motor or Belt Failure
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
Overheating Electrical or Drive Component
Symptom
Washer has a persistent bad odor or moldy smell inside the drum
Biofilm and Detergent Residue Build-Up
Symptom
Washer is leaking water from the front, under the door.
Door Seal (Gasket) Leak
Symptom
Washer is leaking water from the rear or bottom during wash or spin.
Internal Hose or Tub Seal Leak
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes with residue or white streaks after washing.
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Washer leaves detergent or softener in the drawer at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Flow Problem
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin.
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Fault
Symptom
Washer powers on but will not start a cycle; the Start button is unresponsive.
User Interface or Door/Start Interlock Issue
Symptom
Washer produces a high-pitched squeal or grinding noise when spinning.
Drum Bearing or Drive System Wear
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time or never finishes the cycle.
Cycle Time Extension Due to Heating or Balancing Issues
Symptom
Washer will not start at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Main Supply Fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Washer will not start; the door symbol flashes, and the cycle will not begin.
|
Door Lock Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Washer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; E02 is displayed.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / Inlet Valve Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Washer does not drain; water remains in the drum, and E03 is displayed.
|
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Washer overfills or displays E04 shortly after starting; it may attempt to drain immediately.
|
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Washer does not heat water; cycles take unusually long, and E05 appears.
|
Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; the door may remain locked.
|
Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Washer displays E07 and may not spin; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises.
|
Motor Drive Fault / Motor Blocked | View Details |
| E08 |
Washer fails to reach or maintain the correct spin speed; E08 is displayed.
|
Motor Overload / Speed Control Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Washer stops heating and displays E09, often on models with brushless (inverter) motors.
|
Heater Power Module Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Washer displays E10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Communication Error Between Control Boards | View Details |
| E11 |
The washer displays E11 and does not fill correctly; it may stop early in the cycle.
|
Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
The washer shows E12; this is often related to heating or water level issues during specific programs.
|
Heating Time-Out / Temperature Rise Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
The washer displays E13 and may stop; this is sometimes associated with water in the base tray.
|
AquaStop / Leak Protection Activation | View Details |
| E14 |
The washer shows E14; water intake is abnormal or inconsistent.
|
Flow Meter Signal Error | View Details |
| E18 |
The washer does not drain or drains very slowly; E18 is displayed.
|
Drain Time-Out | View Details |
| E19 |
The washer shows E19; this is often related to internal water path control.
|
Dispenser / Water Diverter Valve Fault | View Details |
| E23 |
The washer shows E23 and may not drain; this is often associated with leak protection.
|
Drain Pump or AquaStop Leak Detection Fault | View Details |
| E25 |
The washer displays E25; this is a drainage or pump-related error.
|
Drain Pump Blockage / Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E29 |
The washer shows E29 and does not fill properly; this often occurs in low-voltage or low-pressure situations.
|
Water Supply / Voltage Fault | View Details |
| E32 |
The washer displays E32; this indicates issues with load detection or imbalance.
|
Unbalance Detection / Weight Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E34 |
Washer displays E34; door lock and water level signals conflict.
|
Door Lock / Water Level Signal Conflict | View Details |
| E36 |
Washer displays E36; safety temperature sensor or heater protection fault.
|
Safety Temperature Sensor / Heater Protection Fault | View Details |
| E37 |
Washer displays E37; secondary temperature sensor fault (if fitted).
|
Secondary NTC Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E40 |
Washer will not start; E40 or door symbol error displayed.
|
Door Not Properly Closed / Door Lock Error | View Details |
| E42 |
Door will not unlock at end of cycle; E42 displayed.
|
Door Unlock Fault | View Details |
| E43 |
Washer intermittently fails to lock or unlock; E43 displayed.
|
Door Lock Triac / Control Fault | View Details |
| E51 |
Washer displays E51; motor power stage fault.
|
Motor Power Triac / Inverter Fault | View Details |
| E57 |
Washer displays E57; overcurrent or severe motor fault.
|
Motor Overcurrent / Short Circuit | View Details |
| E67 |
Washer displays E67 and will not start; often after a power surge or incorrect mains frequency/voltage.
|
Mains Voltage / Configuration Error | View Details |
| – |
Washer causes excessive vibration or movement even when apparently level.
|
Installation or Floor Resonance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not spin or spins only very slowly; clothes come out very wet.
|
Spin Cycle Not Reached or Aborted | View Details |
| – |
Washer door handle feels loose or does not open smoothly.
|
Door Handle / Latch Wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer drum does not turn at all during wash or spin, but the machine powers on.
|
Drive Motor or Belt Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical or Drive Component | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a persistent bad odor or moldy smell inside the drum
|
Biofilm and Detergent Residue Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Washer is leaking water from the front, under the door.
|
Door Seal (Gasket) Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer is leaking water from the rear or bottom during wash or spin.
|
Internal Hose or Tub Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes with residue or white streaks after washing.
|
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves detergent or softener in the drawer at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Flow Problem | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin.
|
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer powers on but will not start a cycle; the Start button is unresponsive.
|
User Interface or Door/Start Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer produces a high-pitched squeal or grinding noise when spinning.
|
Drum Bearing or Drive System Wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time or never finishes the cycle.
|
Cycle Time Extension Due to Heating or Balancing Issues | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not start at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Main Supply Fault | View Details |
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