Siemens Washing Machines Error Codes

E01

Washer will not start; door symbol flashes and cycle will not begin

Door Lock Failure

E02

Washer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; E02 displayed

Water Inlet Timeout / Inlet Valve Fault

E03

Washer does not drain; water remains in drum and E03 is displayed

Drain Pump or Drainage Fault

E04

Washer overfills or shows E04 shortly after starting; may attempt to drain immediately

Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault

E05

Washer does not heat water; cycles take unusually long and E05 appears

Heating Circuit Fault

E06

Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; door may remain locked

Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault

E07

Washer displays E07 and may not spin; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises

Motor Drive Fault / Motor Blocked

E08

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

Motor Overload / Speed Control Fault

E09

Washer stops heating and shows E09; often on models with brushless (inverter) motors

Heater Power Module Fault

E10

Washer shows E10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting

Communication Error Between Control Boards

E11

Washer displays E11 and does not fill correctly; may stop early in cycle

Flow Meter / Water Intake Measurement Fault

E12

Washer shows E12; often related to heating or water level issues during specific programs

Heating Time-Out / Temperature Rise Fault

E13

Washer displays E13 and may stop; sometimes associated with water in base tray

AquaStop / Leak Protection Activation

E14

Washer shows E14; water intake is abnormal or inconsistent

Flow Meter Signal Error

E18

Washer does not drain or drains very slowly; E18 displayed

Drain Time-Out

E19

Washer shows E19; often related to internal water path control

Dispenser / Water Diverter Valve Fault

E23

Washer shows E23 and may not drain; often associated with leak protection

Drain Pump or AquaStop Leak Detection Fault

E25

Washer displays E25; drainage or pump-related error

Drain Pump Blockage / Sensor Fault

E29

Washer shows E29 and does not fill properly; often in low-voltage or low-pressure situations

Water Supply / Voltage Fault

E32

Washer displays E32; issues with load detection or imbalance

Unbalance Detection / Weight Sensor Fault

E34

Washer shows E34; door lock and water level signals conflict

Door Lock / Water Level Signal Conflict

E36

Washer displays E36; safety temperature sensor or heater protection fault

Safety Temperature Sensor / Heater Protection Fault

E37

Washer shows E37; secondary temperature sensor fault (if fitted)

Secondary NTC Sensor Fault

E40

Washer will not start; E40 or door symbol error displayed

Door Not Properly Closed / Door Lock Error

E42

Door will not unlock at end of cycle; E42 displayed

Door Unlock Fault

E43

Washer intermittently fails to lock or unlock; E43 displayed

Door Lock Triac / Control Fault

E51

Washer shows E51; motor power stage fault

Motor Power Triac / Inverter Fault

E57

Washer displays E57; overcurrent or severe motor fault

Motor Overcurrent / Short Circuit

E67

Washer shows E67 and will not start; often after power surge or incorrect mains frequency/voltage

Mains Voltage / Configuration Error

Symptom

Washer causes excessive vibration or movement even when apparently level

Installation or Floor Resonance Issue

Symptom

Washer does not spin or spins only very slowly; clothes come out very wet

Spin Cycle Not Reached or Aborted

Symptom

Washer door handle feels loose or does not open smoothly

Door Handle / Latch Wear

Symptom

Washer drum does not turn at all during wash or spin, but machine powers on

Drive Motor or Belt Failure

Symptom

Washer emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation

Overheating Electrical or Drive Component

Symptom

Washer has a persistent bad odor or moldy smell inside the drum

Biofilm and Detergent Residue Build-Up

Symptom

Washer is leaking water from the front under the door

Door Seal (Gasket) Leak

Symptom

Washer is leaking water from the rear or bottom during wash or spin

Internal Hose or Tub Seal Leak

Symptom

Washer leaves clothes with residue or white streaks after washing

Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue

Symptom

Washer leaves detergent or softener in the drawer at the end of the cycle

Detergent Dispenser Flow Problem

Symptom

Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin

Excessive Vibration / Suspension Fault

Symptom

Washer powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button unresponsive

User Interface or Door/Start Interlock Issue

Symptom

Washer produces a high-pitched squeal or grinding noise when spinning

Drum Bearing or Drive System Wear

Symptom

Washer takes much longer than the displayed time or never finishes the cycle

Cycle Time Extension Due to Heating or Balancing Issues

Symptom

Washer will not start at all; no lights or display

No Power / Main Supply Fault