Rowenta Cordless Vacuums Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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BAT
Display shows BAT or a blinking empty battery icon; vacuum stops shortly after starting.
Low Battery / End of Discharge
CHG
Display shows CHG or a flashing plug icon; vacuum will not run and indicates it must be charged even after recent charging.
Charge Required / Low Voltage Lockout
E1
Cordless vacuum will not power on; battery LEDs remain off even when pressing the power trigger.
Main Power Supply / Battery Protection Fault
E2
Cordless vacuum powers on briefly then shuts off within a few seconds; E2 appears on the display or flashes via LED pattern.
Overcurrent / Motor Overload Protection
E3
Cordless vacuum shows E3 and stops; motorized brush head does not spin or stops intermittently.
Brush Roll Motor Overload / Jam Detection
E4
Cordless vacuum displays E4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting; often occurs after long use or in a hot environment.
Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection
E5
Cordless vacuum shows E5 and does not charge; battery LEDs may flash rapidly when placed on the charger.
Battery Pack Fault / Cell Imbalance
E6
Cordless vacuum displays E6 or a battery icon with an exclamation mark; unit shuts down quickly even after charging.
Battery Temperature / Safety Sensor Fault
E7
Cordless vacuum shows E7 and does not respond to trigger; sometimes accompanied by all LEDs flashing.
Main Control PCB / Communication Fault
E8
Cordless vacuum shows E8; suction motor does not start but lights and display work normally.
Motor Drive Circuit Fault
E9
Cordless vacuum shows E9; LED battery indicator behaves erratically (jumps from full to empty, shuts off unexpectedly).
Battery Level Sensing / Calibration Error
F1
Cordless vacuum shows F1 or a filter icon; suction is reduced and unit may pulse on and off.
Filter Blocked / Restricted Airflow
F2
Cordless vacuum shows F2 or a bin icon; unit may refuse to start until the dust container is checked.
Dust Bin Not Fitted / Full Bin Detection
F3
Cordless vacuum shows F3; LED on the brush head may flash and the brush roll does not turn.
Brush Head Connection / Recognition Fault
F4
Cordless vacuum shows F4; unit may start and stop rapidly (pulsing) with low suction.
Airflow Restriction / Cyclone Blockage
F5
Cordless vacuum shows F5; LED ring may flash red and the unit refuses to start.
Overvoltage / Charger Compatibility Fault
LOCK
Display shows a padlock icon or LOCK; vacuum does not respond to trigger presses.
Child Lock / Key Lock Activated
Symptom
Cordless vacuum accessories (crevice tool, mini motorized head) do not work properly or fall off easily.
Accessory Fitment / Locking Fault
Symptom
Cordless vacuum battery drains very quickly compared to when new.
Battery Capacity Degradation
Symptom
Cordless vacuum charges, but the charging connector or dock becomes very hot.
High Resistance Connection / Overheating Charger
Symptom
Cordless vacuum emits a burning smell during or after use.
Overheating Motor or Brush Head
Symptom
Cordless vacuum emits unusual vibrations or shaking during operation.
Imbalanced Brush Roll or Fan
Symptom
Cordless vacuum handle or body becomes uncomfortably hot during use.
Motor or Battery Overheating
Symptom
Cordless vacuum has very weak suction even though the motor sounds normal.
General Airflow Restriction / Loss of Seal
Symptom
Cordless vacuum is blowing dust out of the exhaust vent.
Bypassed or Saturated Filter
Symptom
Cordless vacuum leaves debris on carpet; brush spins but pickup is poor.
Ineffective Agitation / Worn Brush Roll
Symptom
Cordless vacuum leaves fine dust on hard floors; visible dust cloud when starting or stopping.
Filtration Inefficiency / Leaking Filter Seal
Symptom
Cordless vacuum loses suction only when the wand is attached; handheld mode works fine.
Wand / Tube Blockage or Leak
Symptom
Cordless vacuum makes a high‑pitched whistling noise during use.
Air Leak at Seal or Crack in Air Path
Symptom
Cordless vacuum produces a loud grinding or rattling noise from the motor area.
Motor Bearing Wear / Foreign Object in Fan
Symptom
Cordless vacuum runs only on low power; higher power modes cannot be selected or drop back immediately.
Power Mode Control / High‑Power Current Limit
Symptom
Cordless vacuum shuts off intermittently when moved or tilted.
Intermittent Power Connection / Loose Contact
Symptom
Cordless vacuum smells musty or unpleasant during use.
Contaminated Filters or Dust Bin
Symptom
Cordless vacuum will not charge; no lights on the charger or vacuum when connected.
No Charge Input / Dead Charger
Symptom
Cordless vacuum will not start at all, but the battery shows full charge on the charger.
Failed Trigger Switch / Handle PCB
Symptom
Motorized brush head is not spinning, but suction is present.
Brush Roll Drive Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT |
Display shows BAT or a blinking empty battery icon; vacuum stops shortly after starting.
|
Low Battery / End of Discharge | View Details |
| CHG |
Display shows CHG or a flashing plug icon; vacuum will not run and indicates it must be charged even after recent charging.
|
Charge Required / Low Voltage Lockout | View Details |
| E1 |
Cordless vacuum will not power on; battery LEDs remain off even when pressing the power trigger.
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Main Power Supply / Battery Protection Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Cordless vacuum powers on briefly then shuts off within a few seconds; E2 appears on the display or flashes via LED pattern.
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Overcurrent / Motor Overload Protection | View Details |
| E3 |
Cordless vacuum shows E3 and stops; motorized brush head does not spin or stops intermittently.
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Brush Roll Motor Overload / Jam Detection | View Details |
| E4 |
Cordless vacuum displays E4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting; often occurs after long use or in a hot environment.
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Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection | View Details |
| E5 |
Cordless vacuum shows E5 and does not charge; battery LEDs may flash rapidly when placed on the charger.
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Battery Pack Fault / Cell Imbalance | View Details |
| E6 |
Cordless vacuum displays E6 or a battery icon with an exclamation mark; unit shuts down quickly even after charging.
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Battery Temperature / Safety Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Cordless vacuum shows E7 and does not respond to trigger; sometimes accompanied by all LEDs flashing.
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Main Control PCB / Communication Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Cordless vacuum shows E8; suction motor does not start but lights and display work normally.
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Motor Drive Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Cordless vacuum shows E9; LED battery indicator behaves erratically (jumps from full to empty, shuts off unexpectedly).
|
Battery Level Sensing / Calibration Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Cordless vacuum shows F1 or a filter icon; suction is reduced and unit may pulse on and off.
|
Filter Blocked / Restricted Airflow | View Details |
| F2 |
Cordless vacuum shows F2 or a bin icon; unit may refuse to start until the dust container is checked.
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Dust Bin Not Fitted / Full Bin Detection | View Details |
| F3 |
Cordless vacuum shows F3; LED on the brush head may flash and the brush roll does not turn.
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Brush Head Connection / Recognition Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Cordless vacuum shows F4; unit may start and stop rapidly (pulsing) with low suction.
|
Airflow Restriction / Cyclone Blockage | View Details |
| F5 |
Cordless vacuum shows F5; LED ring may flash red and the unit refuses to start.
|
Overvoltage / Charger Compatibility Fault | View Details |
| LOCK |
Display shows a padlock icon or LOCK; vacuum does not respond to trigger presses.
|
Child Lock / Key Lock Activated | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum accessories (crevice tool, mini motorized head) do not work properly or fall off easily.
|
Accessory Fitment / Locking Fault | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum battery drains very quickly compared to when new.
|
Battery Capacity Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum charges, but the charging connector or dock becomes very hot.
|
High Resistance Connection / Overheating Charger | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum emits a burning smell during or after use.
|
Overheating Motor or Brush Head | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum emits unusual vibrations or shaking during operation.
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Imbalanced Brush Roll or Fan | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum handle or body becomes uncomfortably hot during use.
|
Motor or Battery Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum has very weak suction even though the motor sounds normal.
|
General Airflow Restriction / Loss of Seal | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum is blowing dust out of the exhaust vent.
|
Bypassed or Saturated Filter | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum leaves debris on carpet; brush spins but pickup is poor.
|
Ineffective Agitation / Worn Brush Roll | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum leaves fine dust on hard floors; visible dust cloud when starting or stopping.
|
Filtration Inefficiency / Leaking Filter Seal | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum loses suction only when the wand is attached; handheld mode works fine.
|
Wand / Tube Blockage or Leak | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum makes a high‑pitched whistling noise during use.
|
Air Leak at Seal or Crack in Air Path | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum produces a loud grinding or rattling noise from the motor area.
|
Motor Bearing Wear / Foreign Object in Fan | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum runs only on low power; higher power modes cannot be selected or drop back immediately.
|
Power Mode Control / High‑Power Current Limit | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum shuts off intermittently when moved or tilted.
|
Intermittent Power Connection / Loose Contact | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum smells musty or unpleasant during use.
|
Contaminated Filters or Dust Bin | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum will not charge; no lights on the charger or vacuum when connected.
|
No Charge Input / Dead Charger | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum will not start at all, but the battery shows full charge on the charger.
|
Failed Trigger Switch / Handle PCB | View Details |
| – |
Motorized brush head is not spinning, but suction is present.
|
Brush Roll Drive Failure | View Details |
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