Schulthess Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Washer will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing Start.
Door lock / interlock failure
E02
Washer does not fill with water; E02 appears shortly after program start.
Water inlet / filling fault
E03
Washer fails to drain; water remains in drum and E03 is displayed.
Drain pump / drainage fault
E04
Washer overfills or shows E04 with water level too high in drum.
Overfill / water level sensing fault
E05
Washer does not heat water; cycles run cold and E05 appears on some programs.
Heating circuit failure
E06
Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; drum does not rotate.
Motor drive fault
E07
Washer displays E07 and will not spin; often accompanied by heavy vibration before stopping.
Unbalanced load / spin protection fault
E08
Washer shows E08 and stops; often related to water level or drainage during spin.
Spin safety / residual water level fault
E09
Washer displays E09 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Control board / EEPROM configuration fault
E10
Washer shows E10 and does not take in softener or detergent from the dispenser drawer.
Dispenser valve / distribution fault
E11
Washer displays E11; door remains locked at end of cycle or will not lock at start intermittently.
Door lock communication / feedback fault
E12
Washer shows E12 and stops; often associated with overheating or very hot door glass.
Temperature sensor / overheating fault
E13
Washer displays E13 and may stop with water in the base tray; sometimes accompanied by pump running continuously.
Leak detected / anti-flood system activated
E14
Washer shows E14; often related to communication between user interface and main control.
Communication error between display board and main PCB
E15
Washer displays E15 and does not start; often associated with child lock or key symbol on display.
Control lock / key lock malfunction
E16
Washer shows E16 and stops; often related to door open signal during cycle.
Door open detection during operation
E17
Washer displays E17; often associated with too long filling time or no water detected.
Water inlet timeout
E18
Washer shows E18; drum does not spin up to full speed.
Spin speed / tachometer fault
E19
Washer displays E19; often related to internal memory or configuration error after power loss.
Configuration / parameter error
E20
Washer shows E20; motor runs erratically or not at all.
Inverter / motor power stage fault
Symptom
Washer does not power on; no lights or display.
No power / supply fault
Symptom
Washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; no error code displayed.
Door lock stuck closed
Symptom
Washer drum does not turn at all, but the machine fills and drains normally.
Drum drive failure
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating electrical component or drive belt
Symptom
Washer fills and drains repeatedly without progressing in the program.
Water level sensing / siphoning issue
Symptom
Washer has a persistent musty or moldy odor inside the drum.
Biofilm and mold buildup
Symptom
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle without any error code.
Intermittent power or control fault
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the front under the door during wash or rinse.
Door gasket (boot) leak
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during drain or spin.
Drain system / hose leak
Symptom
Washer leaves black or brown marks on laundry.
Contamination from seal, bearings, or buildup
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle.
Poor spin performance
Symptom
Washer leaves detergent residues or white streaks on clothes.
Poor rinsing / detergent dissolution issue
Symptom
Washer leaves gray lint or fluff on dark clothes.
Lint redeposition / poor rinsing
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin.
Suspension / shock absorber wear
Symptom
Washer powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive.
User interface / control input fault
Symptom
Washer produces a high-pitched squealing or grinding noise when spinning.
Drum bearing or drive system wear
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time to complete a cycle.
Extended cycle time / auto-correction
Symptom
Washer vibrates excessively and moves across the floor during spin.
Excessive vibration / installation fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Washer will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing Start.
|
Door lock / interlock failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Washer does not fill with water; E02 appears shortly after program start.
|
Water inlet / filling fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Washer fails to drain; water remains in drum and E03 is displayed.
|
Drain pump / drainage fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Washer overfills or shows E04 with water level too high in drum.
|
Overfill / water level sensing fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Washer does not heat water; cycles run cold and E05 appears on some programs.
|
Heating circuit failure | View Details |
| E06 |
Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; drum does not rotate.
|
Motor drive fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Washer displays E07 and will not spin; often accompanied by heavy vibration before stopping.
|
Unbalanced load / spin protection fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Washer shows E08 and stops; often related to water level or drainage during spin.
|
Spin safety / residual water level fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Washer displays E09 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Control board / EEPROM configuration fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Washer shows E10 and does not take in softener or detergent from the dispenser drawer.
|
Dispenser valve / distribution fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Washer displays E11; door remains locked at end of cycle or will not lock at start intermittently.
|
Door lock communication / feedback fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Washer shows E12 and stops; often associated with overheating or very hot door glass.
|
Temperature sensor / overheating fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Washer displays E13 and may stop with water in the base tray; sometimes accompanied by pump running continuously.
|
Leak detected / anti-flood system activated | View Details |
| E14 |
Washer shows E14; often related to communication between user interface and main control.
|
Communication error between display board and main PCB | View Details |
| E15 |
Washer displays E15 and does not start; often associated with child lock or key symbol on display.
|
Control lock / key lock malfunction | View Details |
| E16 |
Washer shows E16 and stops; often related to door open signal during cycle.
|
Door open detection during operation | View Details |
| E17 |
Washer displays E17; often associated with too long filling time or no water detected.
|
Water inlet timeout | View Details |
| E18 |
Washer shows E18; drum does not spin up to full speed.
|
Spin speed / tachometer fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Washer displays E19; often related to internal memory or configuration error after power loss.
|
Configuration / parameter error | View Details |
| E20 |
Washer shows E20; motor runs erratically or not at all.
|
Inverter / motor power stage fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not power on; no lights or display.
|
No power / supply fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; no error code displayed.
|
Door lock stuck closed | View Details |
| – |
Washer drum does not turn at all, but the machine fills and drains normally.
|
Drum drive failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating electrical component or drive belt | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills and drains repeatedly without progressing in the program.
|
Water level sensing / siphoning issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a persistent musty or moldy odor inside the drum.
|
Biofilm and mold buildup | View Details |
| – |
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle without any error code.
|
Intermittent power or control fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the front under the door during wash or rinse.
|
Door gasket (boot) leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during drain or spin.
|
Drain system / hose leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves black or brown marks on laundry.
|
Contamination from seal, bearings, or buildup | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle.
|
Poor spin performance | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves detergent residues or white streaks on clothes.
|
Poor rinsing / detergent dissolution issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves gray lint or fluff on dark clothes.
|
Lint redeposition / poor rinsing | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin.
|
Suspension / shock absorber wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer powers on but will not start any program; Start button unresponsive.
|
User interface / control input fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer produces a high-pitched squealing or grinding noise when spinning.
|
Drum bearing or drive system wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time to complete a cycle.
|
Extended cycle time / auto-correction | View Details |
| – |
Washer vibrates excessively and moves across the floor during spin.
|
Excessive vibration / installation fault | View Details |
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