E08
Siemens Motor Overload / Speed Control Fault

Washer fails to reach or maintain correct spin speed; E08 displayed

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Unbalanced load causing repeated spin aborts, Faulty motor control module, Loose motor tachometer connection, Excessive friction from worn bearings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer before internal inspection.

Steps to check and address E08:

  • Rebalance the load: Open the door (if water is drained and door unlocked) and redistribute laundry. Avoid single heavy items like bath mats; add a few smaller items and restart spin.
  • Check drum and bearings: Spin the drum by hand. If it is noisy or stiff, bearing wear may be overloading the motor.
  • Inspect motor connections: Remove the rear panel and verify the motor connector and tach wires are secure.
  • Run a spin-only program: With an empty drum, run a spin cycle. If E08 still appears, the motor control circuitry or motor itself may be faulty.

When to call a technician: Motor control faults and bearing replacement are advanced repairs that typically require a Siemens service technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Motor Control Circuit (on Main PCB)
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