AEG washing machine: These common faults are easy to fix

These are the most common error codes for AEG washing machines

If your washing machine stops working, it’s helpful to know exactly where the problem lies. After all, you don’t always need to call out an expensive technician. You can use the error codes to find out what’s wrong with your machine.

• Probably the most common error code is Err. This can have various, usually very harmless, causes. For example, the door may not be closed properly. Make sure it makes a soft clicking sound when you close it. However, the code also appears if you try to select programmes that cannot be combined in this way.
• The error codes E10, C1 and F1 appear relatively frequently. All three indicate that there is a problem with the water supply. Unplug the washing machine and turn off the water supply tap. Then clean the water filter thoroughly and reconnect the machine. Make sure the hose is not kinked.
• You can usually resolve the error codes EF0, EFO or EF3 (alternatively, the display flashes and beeps 15 times in succession) yourself. These indicators mean that either the lint filter is blocked, there is too much detergent in the drum, the laundry is jammed, there is an imbalance, or the inlet hose is leaking. With soft-water models, the water softener salt may simply have run out.
• Often, the simplest solution is the most effective. In some cases, it may be enough simply to switch off the machine and unplug it. Then wait a few minutes before plugging the machine back in. This resets your washing machine completely. Sometimes, this alone is enough to fix the problem.

With these error codes on an AEG washing machine, you’ll often need to call in a professional

Not all washing machine problems can be fixed by yourself. Particularly when it comes to electrical connections, you should definitely refrain from trying to fix things yourself. Nevertheless, there are still steps you can take yourself before calling in a professional.

• The error code EH0 or EHO indicates that there is a problem with the power supply. Sometimes it helps to unplug the machine for a few minutes and then plug it back in. If necessary, an electrician will need to check the voltage and/or repair the socket.
• If the error code Ef4 appears, the water pressure is too low. You can try to rectify the fault by turning off the water supply, thoroughly cleaning the inlet hose and replacing the filters on both sides. If this does not help, a specialist will need to check the flow meter.
• If the washing machine beeps and flashes four times in a row or displays the error code E40, E41, E42, E43, E44 or E45 , there is a problem with the door lock. If it is actually faulty, it will need to be repaired or replaced by a technician. Sometimes, however, the machine is simply too full or a piece of laundry is stuck in the door. In these cases, you can easily sort it out yourself.