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What does the error code shown on the display of my washing machine mean?

To find out what the error code shown on the washing machine's display means, you can look at the product's user manual. You can also enlarge this answer to see what the most common error codes or error messages mean and what the solution to them is.

Error code E10, E30 or C30 appears in the display
Reason 1: The water tap of the washing machine is closed.
Solution: Open the water tap.
Cause 2: The inlet hose is pinched or folded.
Solution: Check the inlet hose connection.
Cause 3: The filter in the inlet hose or inlet valve is clogged.
Solution: Clean the filter.
Reason 4: The water tap of the washing machine is blocked or coated with limescale.
Solution: Clean the water tap.
Cause 5: The inlet hose is not connected correctly.
Solution: Check the inlet hose connection.
Reason 6: The water pressure is too low.
Solution: Contact the relevant authority.
Reason 7: The door is not closed properly.
Solution: Close the door securely.
Error code E18, E20, E21 or F18 appears in the display
Cause 1: The drain hose is pinched or clogged.
Solution: Check the drain hose.
Reason 2: The drain filter is clogged.
Solution: Clean the drain filter.
Cause 3: The drain hose is not connected correctly.
Solution: Check the drain hose connection.
Cause 4: A function or program that ends without centrifugation or without pumping out the water has been selected.
Solution: Select the drain or spin program.
Error code E40, E16 or F16 appears in the display
Cause: The door of the machine is open or not closed enough.
Solution: Make sure that the door closes properly and that there is nothing to receive.
Error code E91 appears in the display
Cause: The program failed to end correctly or stopped prematurely.
Solution: Cut off the power to the product for 30 minutes. Contact IKEA Customer Service to call a serviceman if the fault is not rectified.
Error code EH0 appears in the display
Cause: The product has an internal electrical fault or a problem with the power supply.
Solution: Check the fuses in the home's fuse box and cut off the power to the product for 30 minutes. Contact IKEA Customer Service to call a serviceman if the error persists.

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