Electrolux Washing Machine Error Codes (Meaning + Fixes)

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Electrolux washing machine error codes usually relate to water filling, draining, door locking, imbalance, or heating. Use this guide to identify the code and fix the most common causes safely.

Note: Exact code formats vary by model. If yours shows something like E10/E20/E40, this guide will match most modern Electrolux front loaders.

Common Electrolux Error Codes

E10 — Water Inlet Problem (Not Filling / Slow Fill)

What it usually means

  • Water isn’t entering fast enough.

Try this

  1. Make sure the tap is fully open.
  2. Check inlet hose for kinks.
  3. Clean inlet filter screens (at the hose connection).
  4. Verify water pressure is normal.

Call service if

  • E10 repeats after cleaning filters (inlet valve/control issue).

E20 — Drain Problem (Not Draining / Slow Drain)

What it usually means

  • Water can’t drain out properly.

Try this

  1. Clean the pump filter (front bottom access on many models).
  2. Check drain hose for kinks and correct standpipe height.
  3. Ensure the sink trap/standpipe isn’t blocked.
  4. Reduce detergent (oversudsing can slow drains).

Call service if

  • Pump runs loudly/hums but water doesn’t move.

E40 / E41 — Door Not Closed / Door Lock Fault

What it usually means

  • Door not shut, latch not engaging, or lock mechanism issue.

Try this

  1. Re-close the door firmly (remove any trapped laundry).
  2. Power off for 2 minutes and retry.
  3. Try a short cycle.

Call service if

  • Door will not lock at all.

E60 — Heating System Fault (Water Not Heating)

What it usually means

  • Heater/thermistor/control not getting expected temperature rise.

Try this

  1. Run a cold wash to confirm everything else works.
  2. Clean filters and avoid overloading (restricted water movement can affect heating logic).

Call service if

  • E60 persists (heating circuits are not DIY).

E90 — Control/Communication Fault

What it usually means

  • Main control and UI/control panel aren’t communicating correctly.

Try this

  1. Power cycle 5 minutes.
  2. If it happens after a power surge, try again on a different outlet (no extension).

Call service if

  • E90 repeats (control board diagnosis).

How to Clear an Error Code

  1. Turn off the machine.
  2. Turn off at the wall for 2 minutes.
  3. Turn on and run a rinse/spin.

If the code comes back immediately, focus on the underlying cause (fill/drain/lock).

FAQ

Why do I get E20 after washing towels?

Towels shed lint and hold water. Lint can block the pump filter and heavy loads can slow draining.

Can detergent cause error codes?

Yes — too much detergent can create foam that interferes with draining and sensor readings.

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