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Caple Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Caple dryer will not start; display shows E01 and cycle will not begin when Start/Pause is pressed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Caple dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed indicating overheating or airflow issue.
Thermal Cut-Out / Overheat Protection Tripped
E03
Dryer runs but clothes remain wet; cycle may end quickly with E03 displayed.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E04
Dryer does not heat; E04 appears on the display after a short time.
Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault
E05
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E05; drum may be hot and there may be a burning smell.
Exhaust / Condenser Airflow Blockage
E06
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting; E06 displayed, often associated with motor issues.
Drive Motor / Motor Circuit Fault
E07
Dryer displays E07 and may stop heating or terminate the cycle prematurely.
Humidity / Moisture Sensor Fault
E08
Dryer shows E08 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; often associated with door locking or safety circuits.
Safety Circuit / Door Lock Communication Error
E09
Dryer displays E09 and will not start or stops; may be related to internal communication between boards.
Main Control PCB / User Interface Communication Fault
E10
Dryer shows E10 and may not start or may stop; often linked to power supply or internal voltage monitoring.
Supply Voltage / Power Module Fault
E11
Dryer displays E11 and may not heat correctly; often associated with exhaust temperature issues.
Exhaust NTC Sensor Fault
E12
On heat pump models, dryer shows E12 and may not heat or may stop; fan noise may be abnormal.
Circulation Fan / Blower Fault
E13
On condenser models with pump, dryer shows E13 and may stop with water remaining in the sump or drawer.
Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault
E14
On heat pump dryers, E14 appears and the appliance may not heat; compressor may not start.
Heat Pump Compressor / Refrigeration Fault
E15
Dryer shows E15 and may shut down unexpectedly; sometimes associated with internal overheating protection.
Internal Overheat / Safety Thermostat Trip
E16
Dryer displays E16 and may not respond correctly to button presses or program selection.
User Interface Keypad / Encoder Fault
E17
Dryer shows E17 and may stop; often related to drum rotation feedback or speed sensing.
Drum Rotation / Tachometer Fault
E18
Dryer displays E18 and may not start; sometimes associated with child lock or safety lock malfunction.
Child Lock / Control Lock Fault
E19
Dryer shows E19 and may not complete cycles; can be linked to internal memory or configuration errors.
EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault
Symptom
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or only work intermittently.
Faulty Keypad / Contaminated Contacts
Symptom
Dryer display and lights flicker or reset during operation.
Intermittent Power Supply / Loose Connections
Symptom
Dryer display shows very short remaining times and ends the cycle quickly with clothes still wet, no error code.
Moisture Sensor Under-Reading
Symptom
Dryer door opens during operation or does not latch securely, causing cycles to stop.
Worn Door Catch / Misaligned Door
Symptom
Dryer door seal is torn or clothes get caught and damaged at the door opening.
Damaged Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; door appears locked even though the machine is off.
Door Interlock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when a cycle is started.
Broken or Slipping Drive Belt / Failed Start Capacitor
Symptom
Dryer drum light (if fitted) does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Failed Drum Lamp or Door Switch Contact
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, even though it appears to be working.
Lint Build-Up on Heater / Overheating Wiring
Symptom
Dryer has a musty or mouldy smell that transfers to clothes.
Bacterial / Mould Growth in Condenser and Sump
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor from the front or bottom on condenser/heat pump models.
Condensate System Leak / Blocked Drain
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud banging or thumping noise during operation, especially with small loads.
Drum Out-of-Balance / Worn Drum Rollers or Felt Seals
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while the drum is turning.
Worn Drum Support Rollers / Drum Bearings
Symptom
Dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise when the drum turns.
Foreign Object in Drum Seal / Worn Front Glides
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and damp with no error code displayed.
Open Heating Element or Thermal Fuse Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but the time remaining display does not count down correctly or jumps unexpectedly.
Moisture Sensing / Control Logic Anomaly
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display remains on, but the drum and timer do not progress.
Overheat Protection or Motor Thermal Trip
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles run to completion but laundry is still slightly damp.
Restricted Airflow / Partially Blocked Condenser
Symptom
Dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when started.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Cabinet Vibration / Support Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not power on; no lights or display when the power button is pressed.
No Mains Supply / Power Module Failure
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement, but lights on the control panel may be on.
Start Circuit / Door Interlock Not Engaging
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Caple dryer will not start; display shows E01 and cycle will not begin when Start/Pause is pressed.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Caple dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed indicating overheating or airflow issue.
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Thermal Cut-Out / Overheat Protection Tripped | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer runs but clothes remain wet; cycle may end quickly with E03 displayed.
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NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer does not heat; E04 appears on the display after a short time.
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Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E05; drum may be hot and there may be a burning smell.
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Exhaust / Condenser Airflow Blockage | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting; E06 displayed, often associated with motor issues.
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Drive Motor / Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer displays E07 and may stop heating or terminate the cycle prematurely.
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Humidity / Moisture Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer shows E08 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; often associated with door locking or safety circuits.
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Safety Circuit / Door Lock Communication Error | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer displays E09 and will not start or stops; may be related to internal communication between boards.
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Main Control PCB / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer shows E10 and may not start or may stop; often linked to power supply or internal voltage monitoring.
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Supply Voltage / Power Module Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer displays E11 and may not heat correctly; often associated with exhaust temperature issues.
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Exhaust NTC Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
On heat pump models, dryer shows E12 and may not heat or may stop; fan noise may be abnormal.
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Circulation Fan / Blower Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
On condenser models with pump, dryer shows E13 and may stop with water remaining in the sump or drawer.
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Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
On heat pump dryers, E14 appears and the appliance may not heat; compressor may not start.
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Heat Pump Compressor / Refrigeration Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer shows E15 and may shut down unexpectedly; sometimes associated with internal overheating protection.
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Internal Overheat / Safety Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer displays E16 and may not respond correctly to button presses or program selection.
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User Interface Keypad / Encoder Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer shows E17 and may stop; often related to drum rotation feedback or speed sensing.
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Drum Rotation / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer displays E18 and may not start; sometimes associated with child lock or safety lock malfunction.
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Child Lock / Control Lock Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer shows E19 and may not complete cycles; can be linked to internal memory or configuration errors.
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EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or only work intermittently.
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Faulty Keypad / Contaminated Contacts | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights flicker or reset during operation.
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Intermittent Power Supply / Loose Connections | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display shows very short remaining times and ends the cycle quickly with clothes still wet, no error code.
|
Moisture Sensor Under-Reading | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door opens during operation or does not latch securely, causing cycles to stop.
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Worn Door Catch / Misaligned Door | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door seal is torn or clothes get caught and damaged at the door opening.
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Damaged Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; door appears locked even though the machine is off.
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Door Interlock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when a cycle is started.
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Broken or Slipping Drive Belt / Failed Start Capacitor | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light (if fitted) does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
|
Failed Drum Lamp or Door Switch Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, even though it appears to be working.
|
Lint Build-Up on Heater / Overheating Wiring | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a musty or mouldy smell that transfers to clothes.
|
Bacterial / Mould Growth in Condenser and Sump | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor from the front or bottom on condenser/heat pump models.
|
Condensate System Leak / Blocked Drain | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud banging or thumping noise during operation, especially with small loads.
|
Drum Out-of-Balance / Worn Drum Rollers or Felt Seals | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while the drum is turning.
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Worn Drum Support Rollers / Drum Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise when the drum turns.
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Foreign Object in Drum Seal / Worn Front Glides | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and damp with no error code displayed.
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Open Heating Element or Thermal Fuse Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but the time remaining display does not count down correctly or jumps unexpectedly.
|
Moisture Sensing / Control Logic Anomaly | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display remains on, but the drum and timer do not progress.
|
Overheat Protection or Motor Thermal Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles run to completion but laundry is still slightly damp.
|
Restricted Airflow / Partially Blocked Condenser | View Details |
| – |
Dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when started.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Support Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not power on; no lights or display when the power button is pressed.
|
No Mains Supply / Power Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement, but lights on the control panel may be on.
|
Start Circuit / Door Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
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