SMEG 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 Start.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Dryer stops shortly after starting; display shows E02 and drum does not rotate.
Motor Start / Motor Circuit Fault
E03
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E03; clothes remain wet and drum may be hot.
Overheating / NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E04
Dryer will not heat; cycle runs but clothes stay cold and E04 appears on the display.
Heating Circuit / Heater Element Fault
E05
Dryer stops and displays E05; water tank symbol may flash on condenser/heat pump models.
Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault
E06
Dryer stops with E06; drum may not turn and a grinding or scraping noise may have been heard previously.
Drum Drive / Belt or Tensioner Fault
E07
Dryer displays E07 and stops; on heat pump models, compressor does not run and there is no heat.
Heat Pump / Compressor System Fault
E08
Dryer shows E08; drum turns but cycle ends quickly and clothes remain damp.
Moisture Sensor / Humidity Detection Fault
E09
Dryer displays E09 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by clicking from the control area.
Main Control Board / Power Supply Fault
E10
Dryer shows E10 and stops; on condenser/heat pump models, there may be little or no airflow.
Fan Motor / Blower Fault
E11
Dryer displays E11; control panel may be unresponsive or buttons behave erratically.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
E12
Dryer shows E12; on some models, this appears when the filter or condenser symbol flashes and the unit stops.
Airflow Restriction / Filter Blockage Fault
E13
Dryer displays E13; on heat pump models, may be associated with very long drying times and low heat.
Evaporator / Heat Exchanger Temperature Fault
E14
Dryer shows E14 and stops; may occur shortly after starting a cycle.
Door Open Detection / Safety Interlock Fault
E15
Dryer displays E15; may be accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
Motor Overload / Tachometer Fault
E16
Dryer shows E16; may not respond to program selection or Start button.
EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault
E17
Dryer displays E17; may be associated with erratic temperature control (too hot or too cool).
Outlet Air Temperature Sensor Fault
E18
Dryer shows E18; may stop unexpectedly and require unplugging to reset.
Internal Overtemperature / Safety Thermostat Trip
E19
Dryer displays E19; may coincide with tripping of the household circuit breaker or RCD.
Earth Leakage / Ground Fault
E20
Dryer shows E20; may not respond to any buttons and display may be blank or frozen.
Low Voltage / Power Input Fault
Symptom
Dryer causes condensation or excessive humidity in the room during operation.
Poor Exhaust or Condensation Management
Symptom
Dryer display and lights flicker or dim during operation.
Unstable Power Supply to Control Panel
Symptom
Dryer display works but shows random symbols or unreadable characters.
Display Module / UI Corruption
Symptom
Dryer does not collect water in the tank; instead, water seems to remain inside or leak (condenser/heat pump models).
Condensate Collection Failure
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; door appears locked even though the machine is off.
Door Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming or the dryer stops shortly after starting.
Drum Not Turning / Mechanical Drive Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not work when the door is opened, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer emits a high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise while running.
Friction Noise from Moving Components
Symptom
Dryer interior light and display work, but there is a strong electrical buzzing or humming noise and the drum does not move.
Motor Stalled / Capacitor Failure
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condenser/heat pump models).
Water Leakage from Condensate System
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes after drying.
Contamination from Drum Seals or Bearings
Symptom
Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noises during operation, especially with larger loads.
Drum Support / Suspension Noise
Symptom
Dryer produces a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation.
Overheating / Foreign Object on Heater
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold at the end of the cycle, no error code displayed.
No Heat Without Error Indication
Symptom
Dryer starts then stops after a few minutes with no error code; pressing Start resumes for a short time only.
Intermittent Overheat or Motor Protection Trip
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display goes completely blank; after cooling, it may restart.
Thermal Cut-Out / Power Interruption
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after the normal cycle completes.
Extended Drying Time / Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not start; lights are on but pressing Start does nothing and no error code is shown.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Dryer will not start; display shows E01 immediately 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 does not rotate.
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Motor Start / Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E03; clothes remain wet and drum may be hot.
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Overheating / NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Dryer will not heat; cycle runs but clothes stay cold and E04 appears on the display.
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Heating Circuit / Heater Element Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Dryer stops and displays E05; water tank symbol may flash on condenser/heat pump models.
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Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Dryer stops with E06; drum may not turn and a grinding or scraping noise may have been heard previously.
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Drum Drive / Belt or Tensioner Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Dryer displays E07 and stops; on heat pump models, compressor does not run and there is no heat.
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Heat Pump / Compressor System Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Dryer shows E08; drum turns but cycle ends quickly and clothes remain damp.
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Moisture Sensor / Humidity Detection Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Dryer displays E09 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by clicking from the control area.
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Main Control Board / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Dryer shows E10 and stops; on condenser/heat pump models, there may be little or no airflow.
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Fan Motor / Blower Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Dryer displays E11; control panel may be unresponsive or buttons behave erratically.
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User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Dryer shows E12; on some models, this appears when the filter or condenser symbol flashes and the unit stops.
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Airflow Restriction / Filter Blockage Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Dryer displays E13; on heat pump models, may be associated with very long drying times and low heat.
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Evaporator / Heat Exchanger Temperature Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Dryer shows E14 and stops; may occur shortly after starting a cycle.
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Door Open Detection / Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer displays E15; may be accompanied by unusual noises from the motor area.
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Motor Overload / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer shows E16; may not respond to program selection or Start button.
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EEPROM / Configuration Data Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer displays E17; may be associated with erratic temperature control (too hot or too cool).
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Outlet Air Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer shows E18; may stop unexpectedly and require unplugging to reset.
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Internal Overtemperature / Safety Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer displays E19; may coincide with tripping of the household circuit breaker or RCD.
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Earth Leakage / Ground Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dryer shows E20; may not respond to any buttons and display may be blank or frozen.
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Low Voltage / Power Input Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer causes condensation or excessive humidity in the room during operation.
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Poor Exhaust or Condensation Management | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights flicker or dim during operation.
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Unstable Power Supply to Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works but shows random symbols or unreadable characters.
|
Display Module / UI Corruption | View Details |
| – |
Dryer does not collect water in the tank; instead, water seems to remain inside or leak (condenser/heat pump models).
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Condensate Collection Failure | 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 Lock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming or the dryer stops shortly after starting.
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Drum Not Turning / Mechanical Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not work when the door is opened, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
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Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise while running.
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Friction Noise from Moving Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior light and display work, but there is a strong electrical buzzing or humming noise and the drum does not move.
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Motor Stalled / Capacitor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condenser/heat pump models).
|
Water Leakage from Condensate System | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes after drying.
|
Contamination from Drum Seals or Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noises during operation, especially with larger loads.
|
Drum Support / Suspension Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation.
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Overheating / Foreign Object on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold at the end of the cycle, no error code displayed.
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No Heat Without Error Indication | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts then stops after a few minutes with no error code; pressing Start resumes for a short time only.
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Intermittent Overheat or Motor Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and the display goes completely blank; after cooling, it may restart.
|
Thermal Cut-Out / Power Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after the normal cycle completes.
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Extended Drying Time / Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start; lights are on but pressing Start does nothing and no error code is shown.
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Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Issue | View Details |
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