AEG Dryers Error Codes

E10

Dryer will not start a cycle or stops shortly after start; sometimes displays E10 shortly after pressing start.

Water Inlet / Condenser Rinsing System Fault

E20

Dryer stops mid-cycle, clothes still damp, may display E20 and sometimes water remains in the base tray (for condenser/heat pump models).

Drain / Condensate Pump Fault

E21

Dryer stops with E21, often shortly after start; may not pump out condensate water and may trigger leak tray float switch on some models.

Condensate Pump Blocked or Jammed

E30

Dryer will not start or stops and displays E30; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm and water in the base tray.

Leakage / Anti-Flood System Activated

E40

Dryer does not start; display shows E40 or a door symbol; door may appear closed but cycle will not begin.

Door Lock / Door Switch Fault

E41

Dryer displays E41 and will not start; door appears closed but machine thinks it is open.

Door Not Properly Closed Signal

E42

Dryer shows E42; door may remain locked or unlocked incorrectly; cycle may not start or may stop unexpectedly.

Door Locking Circuit Fault

E50

Dryer drum does not turn or stops during cycle; E50 or related motor error appears on display.

Motor / Motor Control Fault

E51

Dryer will not start drum rotation; E51 displayed; sometimes trips household breaker when attempting to start.

Motor Triac Short-Circuit on Control Board

E52

Dryer may start but stops shortly after; E52 displayed; drum movement may be erratic.

Motor Tachometer Signal Fault

E53

Dryer may not start or may stop with E53; sometimes associated with erratic motor speed.

Motor Control Circuit Fault

E54

Dryer may trip the breaker or show E54 when starting or reversing drum direction.

Motor Relay Stuck or Faulty

E60

Dryer does not heat or stops with E60; clothes remain cold and wet even after full cycle.

Heating System General Fault

E61

Dryer heats up very slowly; drying times are excessively long; E61 may be stored as a service code.

Insufficient Heating Performance

E62

Dryer overheats quickly; drum and door become very hot; cycle may stop with E62.

Overheating / Over-Temperature Fault

E63

Dryer stops heating mid-cycle; E63 displayed; may restart after cooling down.

Heater Safety Cut-Out / Overheat Protection Activated

E64

Dryer runs but never heats; E64 stored or displayed; clothes remain cold.

Heater Relay or Heater Circuit Open

E70

Dryer may not heat correctly; E70 or related sensor error stored; temperature readings appear incorrect.

NTC Temperature Sensor Circuit Fault

E71

Dryer may not start heating; E71 displayed or logged; control detects NTC out of range (open circuit).

NTC Sensor Open-Circuit

E72

Dryer may overheat or underheat; E72 logged; second NTC sensor (if fitted) out of range.

Secondary NTC Sensor Fault

E80

Dryer display or selector behaves erratically; E80 or similar appears; wrong program may be detected.

Program Selector / User Interface Fault

E90

Dryer will not start; E90 or related communication error appears; display may be blank or frozen.

Communication Error Between Main Board and User Interface

E91

Dryer display may light but controls are unresponsive; E91 logged as communication error.

No Communication from User Interface

E92

Dryer may start with wrong configuration; E92 logged; unusual behavior after board replacement.

Configuration / EEPROM Error

E93

Dryer shows configuration error after service; some programs missing or not working.

Incorrect Configuration Data

E94

Dryer may not start or may run incorrect cycles; E94 stored; configuration mismatch.

Program Configuration Error

Symptom

Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.

User Interface Keypad Fault

Symptom

Dryer display shows that the water tank is full, but the tank is empty or recently emptied.

False Water Tank Full Indication

Symptom

Dryer display shows unusually long remaining times or time jumps up and down during the cycle.

Moisture Sensing / Time Estimation Issue

Symptom

Dryer does not start at all; display may be blank or lights on but no response when pressing start.

No Power / Won't Start

Symptom

Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; no error code displayed.

Door Stuck / Lock Not Releasing

Symptom

Dryer drum does not turn, but the machine powers on and may heat; humming noise may be heard.

Drum Drive Failure

Symptom

Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, with or without visible smoke.

Overheating / Lint Ignition Risk

Symptom

Dryer emits a musty or moldy smell on clothes after drying.

Odor Contamination in Air Path

Symptom

Dryer interior light does not work when the door is opened, but the dryer otherwise functions normally.

Drum Light Failure

Symptom

Dryer is very noisy during operation, with grinding, scraping, or rumbling sounds.

Mechanical Noise / Bearing or Roller Wear

Symptom

Dryer leaks water onto the floor from the front or underneath, no error code displayed.

Water Leakage from Condenser System

Symptom

Dryer runs but clothes remain damp or wet at the end of the cycle, no error code displayed.

Poor Drying Performance / Extended Drying Time

Symptom

Dryer runs but produces no heat; clothes remain cold after the cycle, no error code shown.

No Heat / Cold Drying

Symptom

Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still wet; can be restarted but stops again without code.

Overheating Protection Cycling

Symptom

Dryer stops shortly after start and displays a filter or condenser cleaning symbol, but filters appear clean.

Airflow Restriction Detection

Symptom

Dryer takes multiple cycles to fully dry towels or heavy items, even though it eventually gets them dry.

Reduced Heating Efficiency

Symptom

Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.

Excessive Vibration / Imbalance

Symptom

Dryer water tank fills very quickly or overflows, even with small loads.

Abnormal Condensate Collection