Washer-dryer shows E61; water does not reach the set temperature during wash.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Failed wash heater element, Scaled-up heater reducing efficiency, Faulty wash NTC sensor, Wiring fault to heater or sensor

Safety: Disconnect power and let the machine cool.

Access wash heater: Remove the rear panel to reach the heater terminals on the tub.
Measure heater resistance: Replace the heater if open circuit or leaking to earth.
Check NTC sensor: The sensor is usually mounted near the heater. Measure its resistance and replace if not within spec.
Descale: If the heater is heavily coated with limescale, replace it and consider running regular descaling cycles.

Medium 3/5

Wash Heater Element

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