Gaggenau 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 shortly after pressing Start.
Door lock / door switch fault
E02
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows E02 and drum may not turn.
Motor start failure / motor relay fault
E03
Dryer runs but does not heat; E03 appears after a few minutes of operation.
Heating circuit fault
E04
Dryer stops mid-cycle with E04; clothes remain damp and cycle time may increase before stopping.
Airflow restriction / overtemperature protection
E05
Dryer displays E05 and stops; may start but quickly aborts the cycle.
NTC temperature sensor fault (drum or exhaust)
E06
Dryer shows E06 and will not start or stops unexpectedly; may be accompanied by unusual noises from the drum area.
Drum motor / tachometer feedback fault
E07
Dryer displays E07; cycle may not start or may stop with the drum not turning freely.
Drum obstruction / mechanical jam detected
E08
Dryer shows E08 and may not heat properly; cycle times may be abnormal.
Moisture sensor / conductivity sensor fault
E09
Dryer displays E09 and does not heat; on heat pump models, compressor does not run.
Heat pump module / compressor fault
E10
Dryer shows E10 and may stop with water remaining in the base or in the condensate system.
Condensate pump / drainage fault
E11
Dryer displays E11; may not start or may stop with no obvious mechanical issue.
User interface / control panel communication fault
E12
Dryer shows E12 and may stop with poor drying performance; often related to sensor drying programs.
Humidity control / sensor drying logic fault
E13
Dryer displays E13; may be accompanied by water in the base tray or leak detection.
Leak detection / water in base tray
E14
Dryer shows E14 and may not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge or outage.
Control board configuration / EEPROM fault
E15
Dryer displays E15 and may shut down unexpectedly; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
Overheating / safety thermostat trip
E16
Dryer shows E16; drum light may work but the unit will not start.
Door lock / safety interlock circuit fault
E17
Dryer displays E17; may be associated with incorrect or unstable mains frequency/voltage.
Power supply / mains frequency fault
E18
Dryer shows E18 and may not respond to controls; display may be frozen.
Communication error between main control and user interface
E19
Dryer displays E19; may be related to time-of-day or smart functions not working.
Internal clock / auxiliary function fault
E20
Dryer shows E20 and stops; may be associated with sensor for exhaust or condenser temperature.
Secondary temperature sensor fault
Symptom
Dryer display and controls work, but there is no heat; clothes come out cold.
Heating system failure (electric heater or heat pump)
Symptom
Dryer display works but some buttons or touch areas do not respond.
User interface keypad / touch sensor failure
Symptom
Dryer does not start at all; display is dark and unresponsive.
No power / main supply fault
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; no error code.
Door lock mechanism stuck
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming.
Broken or slipped drive belt
Symptom
Dryer drum light works, but drum does not turn and there is no motor sound.
Motor circuit open / failed motor
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, but still runs.
Lint accumulation on heater or overheating components
Symptom
Dryer interior light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Drum light circuit failure
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
Condensate drainage / sealing fault
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
Contamination or damage at drum seals or baffles
Symptom
Dryer makes a scraping or grinding noise when the drum turns.
Drum rubbing on cabinet or foreign object contact
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or squeaking noises during operation.
Worn drum support components
Symptom
Dryer occasionally trips the household circuit breaker or RCD.
Electrical short or ground fault
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed; no error code.
Start circuit / safety interlock issue
Symptom
Dryer produces a loud banging or thumping noise when the drum turns.
Out-of-round drum or flat-spotted rollers
Symptom
Dryer produces a musty or moldy smell on clothes after drying.
Microbial growth in moist areas / poor ventilation
Symptom
Dryer randomly changes remaining time or extends the cycle significantly.
Sensor drying algorithm reacting to conditions
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes remain damp or take very long to dry, no error code displayed.
Restricted airflow / poor condensation efficiency
Symptom
Dryer shrinks or overheats clothes even on low heat settings.
Temperature regulation fault
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display turns off, then comes back on after a while.
Overheating or power interruption
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Imbalance / support issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dryer will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
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Door lock / door switch fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows E02 and drum may not turn.
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Motor start failure / motor relay fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer runs but does not heat; E03 appears after a few minutes of operation.
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Heating circuit fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle with E04; clothes remain damp and cycle time may increase before stopping.
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Airflow restriction / overtemperature protection | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer displays E05 and stops; may start but quickly aborts the cycle.
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NTC temperature sensor fault (drum or exhaust) | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer shows E06 and will not start or stops unexpectedly; may be accompanied by unusual noises from the drum area.
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Drum motor / tachometer feedback fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer displays E07; cycle may not start or may stop with the drum not turning freely.
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Drum obstruction / mechanical jam detected | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer shows E08 and may not heat properly; cycle times may be abnormal.
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Moisture sensor / conductivity sensor fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer displays E09 and does not heat; on heat pump models, compressor does not run.
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Heat pump module / compressor fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer shows E10 and may stop with water remaining in the base or in the condensate system.
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Condensate pump / drainage fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer displays E11; may not start or may stop with no obvious mechanical issue.
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User interface / control panel communication fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dryer shows E12 and may stop with poor drying performance; often related to sensor drying programs.
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Humidity control / sensor drying logic fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dryer displays E13; may be accompanied by water in the base tray or leak detection.
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Leak detection / water in base tray | View Details |
| E14 |
Dryer shows E14 and may not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge or outage.
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Control board configuration / EEPROM fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer displays E15 and may shut down unexpectedly; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
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Overheating / safety thermostat trip | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer shows E16; drum light may work but the unit will not start.
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Door lock / safety interlock circuit fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer displays E17; may be associated with incorrect or unstable mains frequency/voltage.
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Power supply / mains frequency fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer shows E18 and may not respond to controls; display may be frozen.
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Communication error between main control and user interface | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer displays E19; may be related to time-of-day or smart functions not working.
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Internal clock / auxiliary function fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dryer shows E20 and stops; may be associated with sensor for exhaust or condenser temperature.
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Secondary temperature sensor fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and controls work, but there is no heat; clothes come out cold.
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Heating system failure (electric heater or heat pump) | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works but some buttons or touch areas do not respond.
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User interface keypad / touch sensor failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer does not start at all; display is dark and unresponsive.
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No power / main supply fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; no error code.
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Door lock mechanism stuck | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming.
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Broken or slipped drive belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light works, but drum does not turn and there is no motor sound.
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Motor circuit open / failed motor | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, but still runs.
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Lint accumulation on heater or overheating components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
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Drum light circuit failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
|
Condensate drainage / sealing fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
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Contamination or damage at drum seals or baffles | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a scraping or grinding noise when the drum turns.
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Drum rubbing on cabinet or foreign object contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or squeaking noises during operation.
|
Worn drum support components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer occasionally trips the household circuit breaker or RCD.
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Electrical short or ground fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed; no error code.
|
Start circuit / safety interlock issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a loud banging or thumping noise when the drum turns.
|
Out-of-round drum or flat-spotted rollers | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a musty or moldy smell on clothes after drying.
|
Microbial growth in moist areas / poor ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer randomly changes remaining time or extends the cycle significantly.
|
Sensor drying algorithm reacting to conditions | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes remain damp or take very long to dry, no error code displayed.
|
Restricted airflow / poor condensation efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shrinks or overheats clothes even on low heat settings.
|
Temperature regulation fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display turns off, then comes back on after a while.
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Overheating or power interruption | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
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Imbalance / support issue | View Details |
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