E10
Tristar Charging Communication / Docking Fault

Vacuum will not charge; charger LED blinks red or display shows E10 when docked.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Dirty or bent charging contacts on vacuum or dock, Faulty Tristar charging dock, Damaged charging port on vacuum body, Broken charge sense wire in harness

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the charger from the wall before cleaning contacts or inspecting the dock.

  • Clean charging contacts: Use a dry cloth or cotton swab with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to clean the metal contacts on both the vacuum and the dock/charger. Ensure they are dry before reconnecting.
  • Inspect for damage: Check for bent, recessed, or missing contact pins. Gently straighten slightly bent pins with a small tool, taking care not to break them.
  • Test the charger: Plug the charger directly into the vacuum (if your model supports direct plug-in) to bypass the dock. If it charges directly, the dock is faulty and should be replaced.
  • Try another outlet: Confirm the wall outlet is working by testing with another device. Avoid using power strips with surge protectors that may be faulty.
  • Persistent E10: If the vacuum will not charge with a known-good charger and clean contacts, the internal charging circuit or port is likely damaged and requires professional service.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Tristar Charging Dock
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