Siemens Carpet Cleaners Error Codes

E01

Carpet cleaner will not power on, display is blank, no indicator lights

Main Power Supply / Line Fuse Fault

E02

Carpet cleaner powers on but motor does not run, no suction or brush movement

Motor Drive Circuit Fault

E03

Pump does not spray cleaning solution, no fluid at the nozzle, but motor and suction work

Solution Pump Failure / Pump Circuit Fault

E04

Overheat warning, unit shuts down after a few minutes of use and will not restart until cooled

Thermal Overload / Overtemperature Protection

E05

Float / tank full indicator active even when dirty water tank is empty, suction stops

Dirty Water Tank Level Detection Fault

E06

Brush motor error, brushes do not rotate but suction and spray work normally

Brush Drive Motor / Brush Roll Circuit Fault

E07

Low water flow warning, weak or intermittent spray from nozzles

Reduced Solution Flow / Flow Sensor Fault

E08

Electrical fault warning, unit trips household breaker or RCD when turned on

Ground Fault / Short Circuit

E09

Communication error between control panel and main board, display flickers or shows dashes

Control PCB Communication Fault

E10

Detergent dosing error, incorrect mix ratio or no detergent being dispensed

Detergent Dosing System Fault

E11

Handle trigger error, unit does not spray or start brush when trigger is pressed

Trigger Switch / Handle Sensor Fault

E12

Tilt sensor error, unit will not start cleaning mode unless held in a specific position

Tilt / Position Sensor Fault

E13

Excessive foam detected, unit stops suction and may display foam warning

Foam Detection / Anti-Foam System Activation

E14

Battery error on cordless Siemens carpet cleaner, unit will not charge or run

Battery Pack / Charging Circuit Fault

E15

Water leak detected inside base, leak sensor error, unit may shut down

Internal Leak / Leak Sensor Activation

Symptom

Brushes do not spin, but there is suction and spray

Mechanical Brush Drive Failure

Symptom

Burning smell during use, possibly accompanied by smoke from base

Overheating Component / Electrical Burning

Symptom

Buttons on control panel are unresponsive or require very hard pressing

User Interface Keypad Wear

Symptom

Carpet cleaner has weak suction, poor pickup of dirty water from carpet

Restricted Airflow / Suction Loss

Symptom

Carpet cleaner is very loud or makes grinding noises during operation

Mechanical Noise / Bearing Wear

Symptom

Carpet cleaner leaves detergent residue or white marks on carpet

Over-Detergenting / Inadequate Rinse

Symptom

Carpet cleaner leaves streaks or lines on carpet after cleaning

Uneven Brush Contact / Nozzle Contamination

Symptom

Clean water tank empties too quickly or not at all

Solution Flow Imbalance

Symptom

Dirty water tank does not fill despite visible water on carpet

Recovery Path Blockage / Tank Seating Issue

Symptom

Display is dim, flickering, or partially unreadable

Display Module / Backlight Degradation

Symptom

Handle or body becomes unusually hot to the touch

Localized Overheating

Symptom

No power to accessory hose or upholstery tool (no suction at tool port)

Accessory Port Blockage / Diverter Valve Issue

Symptom

No spray from the floor nozzle, but you can hear the pump running

Spray Nozzle / Solution Path Blockage

Symptom

Trigger feels loose and does not activate spray or brush

Mechanical Trigger Linkage Failure

Symptom

Unit does not stand upright securely or collapses when parked

Mechanical Lock / Upright Latch Failure

Symptom

Unit leaves carpets overly wet after cleaning

Poor Extraction / Recovery System Inefficiency

Symptom

Unit shuts off randomly during use without overheat warning

Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cut-Out

Symptom

Unit vibrates excessively or feels unstable during operation

Imbalance / Loose Mechanical Components

Symptom

Unit will not start unless the handle is moved or wiggled

Intermittent Power / Handle Wiring Fault

Symptom

Unpleasant odor from exhaust air during or after cleaning

Odor Contamination in Recovery System

Symptom

Water leaking from bottom of unit onto floor during or after use

External Leak from Tanks or Hoses