Siemens Washing Machine Error Codes

Find out what your error code means and what checks you can carry out before calling a technician.

🔄 Try this first — Turn the washing machine off at the mains, leave it for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn it back on and start a new cycle. This clears many temporary faults.

Siemens Washing Machine Error Code List

E05 Door opening mechanism fault

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E06 Pump blocked by foreign object

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E16 Door jammed open

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E17 Water connection problem

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E18 Drain fault

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E19 Heating circuit fault

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E20 Heating circuit fault

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E23 Appliance leaking

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E26 Pressure sensor fault

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E28 Flow-through sensor fault

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E29 Inlet filters blocked

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E31 Solenoid valve fault

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E32 Imbalance detected

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E43 Drive circuit fault or blocked drum

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E47 Motor control system fault

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E50 Motor control system fault

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E51 Motor control system fault

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E52 Motor control system fault

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E57 Motor control system fault

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E79 Intelligent dosing system pump blocked

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E1000 Intelligent dosing system pump blocked

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E1020 Intelligent dosing system pump blocked

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E2060 Heating circuit fault

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E3010 Water connection problem

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E3020 Water related fault

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E3080 Water related fault

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E3101 Pressure sensor fault

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E3300 Flow-through sensor fault

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E3510 Appliance leaking

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E3610 Drain fault

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E3625 Drain pump blocked

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E3626 Drain pump blocked

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E3825 Drain pump blocked

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E3826 Drain pump blocked

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E602B Spin cycle interrupted due to uneven load

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E6007 Drive circuit fault

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E6008 Drive circuit fault

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E6009 Motor cannot be actuated

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E6010 Drive circuit fault

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E6021 Drum blocked by laundry or motor blocked

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E6025 Electrical mains supply fault

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E6026 Electrical mains supply fault

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E6027 Motor control system fault

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E6028 Drive circuit fault

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E8031 Door jammed open or not detected as closed

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E9201 Water connection problem

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E9204 Water pressure problem

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No Error Code Showing?

Browse the fault guides below to identify your problem.

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Washing Machine Not Filling With WaterFault Guide
Washing Machine Not SpinningFault Guide
Washing Machine LeakingFault Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Siemens washing machine showing an error code?

Error codes are displayed when the machine detects a fault. Select the code above to identify the cause and find out what action to take.

Can I reset my Siemens washing machine?

Yes — turn it off at the mains for a few minutes. If the same code reappears, the underlying fault needs to be investigated.

Do I need an engineer for every error code?

Not always — many issues can be resolved by cleaning the filter or checking the water supply before calling a technician.

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