Essentials
Essentials 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
Dryer will not start, display shows E01 immediately after pressing the start button.
Door Interlock Circuit Fault
E02
Dryer stops shortly after starting and displays E02, clothes remain wet and drum may not rotate.
Drive Motor Start Failure
E03
Dryer runs briefly then stops and shows E03, often with no heat and a hot cabinet back.
Exhaust Airflow Restriction / Overheat Protection
E04
Dryer displays E04 and does not heat, drum still turns normally.
Heating Element Circuit Open
E05
Dryer stops mid-cycle and shows E05, often after running for some time; may feel excessively hot inside.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Open/Shorted)
E06
Dryer will not start and displays E06, sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound from the control area.
Control Relay / Power Board Fault
E07
Dryer displays E07 and the drum does not rotate, though you may hear the motor trying to start.
Drum Belt / Drive System Fault
E08
Dryer shows E08 and stops heating; fan may continue to run.
Fan Motor / Blower Fault
E09
Dryer displays E09 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by a faint burning smell previously.
Heater Relay / Triac Short Circuit
E10
Dryer shows E10 and stops shortly after starting; on condenser/heat pump models, water tank may be empty.
Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault
E11
Dryer displays E11 and may run without heating properly; often on sensor-dry cycles.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault
E12
Dryer shows E12 and may shut down unexpectedly; display or buttons may behave erratically.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Error
E13
Dryer displays E13 and may stop with water remaining in the condenser area (condenser/heat pump models).
Condenser Temperature / Airflow Fault
E14
Dryer shows E14 and will not start; door appears closed normally.
Door Lock Detection Error
E15
Dryer displays E15 and may stop mid-cycle; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault
E16
Dryer shows E16 and may not respond to button presses; display may freeze.
EEPROM / Program Memory Error
E17
Dryer displays E17 and may stop with a beeping alarm; often related to overheating.
Thermal Cut-Out Tripped
E18
Dryer shows E18 and may not heat correctly on heat pump models.
Heat Pump Compressor Fault
E19
Dryer displays E19 and may stop with water visible in the base tray (some models).
Leak Detection / Overflow Fault
E20
Dryer shows E20 and will not start; sometimes appears after a power cut.
Mains Voltage / Frequency Error
Symptom
Dryer buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to work.
User Interface Keypad Wear
Symptom
Dryer display and lights work, but the drum light does not come on when the door is opened.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer door is difficult to open after a cycle or pops open during operation.
Door Latch / Seal Issue
Symptom
Dryer door seal is torn or clothes are getting caught at the door opening.
Damaged Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when you press start.
Seized Drum or Failed Start Torque
Symptom
Dryer has a burning smell during operation, even though it appears to work.
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
Dryer has a musty or moldy smell that transfers to clothes.
Odor from Moisture and Lint Accumulation
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condenser/heat pump models).
Condensate System Leak
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud squealing or screeching noise while running.
Worn Drum Support Components
Symptom
Dryer makes a rattling or scraping noise, especially at low speeds.
Foreign Object in Drum or Blower
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start when the start button is pressed; a click may be heard.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue
Symptom
Dryer produces a heavy thumping or banging noise, especially with larger loads.
Drum Imbalance or Support Wear
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes take much longer than usual to dry.
Reduced Drying Efficiency
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet, no error code displayed.
No Heat Condition Without Error
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Motor Overheating / Thermal Protection
Symptom
Dryer stops with clothes still damp when using automatic sensor-dry cycles, but works better on timed cycles.
Moisture Sensing Inefficiency
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively and may move across the floor during operation.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power Condition
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dryer will not start, display shows E01 immediately after pressing the start button.
|
Door Interlock Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting and displays E02, clothes remain wet and drum may not rotate.
|
Drive Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer runs briefly then stops and shows E03, often with no heat and a hot cabinet back.
|
Exhaust Airflow Restriction / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer displays E04 and does not heat, drum still turns normally.
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Heating Element Circuit Open | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and shows E05, often after running for some time; may feel excessively hot inside.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault (Open/Shorted) | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer will not start and displays E06, sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound from the control area.
|
Control Relay / Power Board Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer displays E07 and the drum does not rotate, though you may hear the motor trying to start.
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Drum Belt / Drive System Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer shows E08 and stops heating; fan may continue to run.
|
Fan Motor / Blower Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer displays E09 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by a faint burning smell previously.
|
Heater Relay / Triac Short Circuit | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer shows E10 and stops shortly after starting; on condenser/heat pump models, water tank may be empty.
|
Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer displays E11 and may run without heating properly; often on sensor-dry cycles.
|
Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dryer shows E12 and may shut down unexpectedly; display or buttons may behave erratically.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Dryer displays E13 and may stop with water remaining in the condenser area (condenser/heat pump models).
|
Condenser Temperature / Airflow Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Dryer shows E14 and will not start; door appears closed normally.
|
Door Lock Detection Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer displays E15 and may stop mid-cycle; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
|
Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer shows E16 and may not respond to button presses; display may freeze.
|
EEPROM / Program Memory Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer displays E17 and may stop with a beeping alarm; often related to overheating.
|
Thermal Cut-Out Tripped | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer shows E18 and may not heat correctly on heat pump models.
|
Heat Pump Compressor Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer displays E19 and may stop with water visible in the base tray (some models).
|
Leak Detection / Overflow Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dryer shows E20 and will not start; sometimes appears after a power cut.
|
Mains Voltage / Frequency Error | View Details |
| – |
Dryer buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to work.
|
User Interface Keypad Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights work, but the drum light does not come on when the door is opened.
|
Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is difficult to open after a cycle or pops open during operation.
|
Door Latch / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door seal is torn or clothes are getting caught at the door opening.
|
Damaged Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when you press start.
|
Seized Drum or Failed Start Torque | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a burning smell during operation, even though it appears to work.
|
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a musty or moldy smell that transfers to clothes.
|
Odor from Moisture and Lint Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condenser/heat pump models).
|
Condensate System Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud squealing or screeching noise while running.
|
Worn Drum Support Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a rattling or scraping noise, especially at low speeds.
|
Foreign Object in Drum or Blower | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start when the start button is pressed; a click may be heard.
|
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a heavy thumping or banging noise, especially with larger loads.
|
Drum Imbalance or Support Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes take much longer than usual to dry.
|
Reduced Drying Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet, no error code displayed.
|
No Heat Condition Without Error | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Motor Overheating / Thermal Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops with clothes still damp when using automatic sensor-dry cycles, but works better on timed cycles.
|
Moisture Sensing Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively and may move across the floor during operation.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
|
No Power Condition | View Details |
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