Error code E10 on the Electrolux washing machine

Error e10 on the Electrolux washing machine occurs at the most inopportune moment - in the middle of washing. At the same time, not only does the machine stop working, the hatch is blocked so that you can’t get the laundry. What to do in this situation, what kind of error e10, what caused its occurrence? We will have to deal with these and other issues in the framework of this article.

Reasons for the appearance of the code, decryption

Error e10 on the Electrolux washing machine according to the table attached to the instruction manual of most models, is decoded as: “There is no water in the tank or little water is supplied.” Such a decryption can be considered more than lengthy, because in this case there can be quite a lot of reasons. In fact it is. The Electrolux machine generates a similar error if:

• there is no water in the water supply system;
• there are problems with the inlet hose;
• there are problems with the filler valve;
• self-draining water is present.

Water self-draining is a specific expression that is used by specialists when water spontaneously leaks from the tank of a washing machine due to a breakdown

The question arises, why do we list exactly these reasons, because in the memory of the washing machine there are other error codes that can clarify the malfunction by locating the broken unit? Sometimes this happens, but in most cases, either due to the specifics of the model or due to the specifics of the malfunction, we will be forced to follow only the e10 code, bearing in mind the above causes of the malfunction. Since the machine simply does not issue other (specified) codes.

We eliminate the causes of the error

Since our "home assistant" from the company Electrolux decided to give us an error e10, we will have to check all the possible elements, which, one way or another, are connected with the discharge and filling of the water in the tank. It would be more logical to start with the simplest thing, which does not require disassembling the washing machine, because in 90% of cases the e10 error is eliminated at the household level.

The first reason we designated as: "there is no water in the water supply system." There is no need to explain anything, because to check whether there is water in the water supply everyone can, without instructions. We proceed immediately to the second moment - the inlet hose malfunction. In this case, proceed as follows.

1. If a water filter was installed on the inlet hose, it is necessary to turn off the water supply to the machine, unscrew the filter and check it, maybe it just clogged with dirt and limescale, and water cannot pass through it into the tank.
2. If the hose is double, with leakage protection, check the integrity of the first layer.
3. Check the tightness of the connections of the inlet hose to the pipe or the machine, although in order to prevent water from entering the tank, it would be necessary for the hose to come off completely, and it is difficult to not notice such a problem.

If everything is in order with the hose, experts recommend checking to see if there is water drainage. Check it out is not difficult. To begin, bend over to the washing machine and listen, you need to hear how the water leaves the tank and murmurs in the drain. After the error e10 surfaced, the machine stops working, which means everything will be well audible. If such a sound takes place, proceed as follows. We check the drain hose, in no case should it lie on the floor. If so, raise the drain hose about 60 cm above the floor.

Worst of all if the problem is in the filler, drain valve or pressure switch. To surely diagnose a similar problem, you need to seek the help of a specialist. The professional will decide if change inlet valve or other details.

Note! If you do not have experience, it’s better not to go inside the washing machine, you will lose a lot of time and effort, and the result may not be, especially if the machine is under warranty.

Everything is OK, but the error still appears

In rare cases, it happens that the error e10 paralyzes the operation of the washing machine for no reason. That is, to be precise, there is still some reason, but it has nothing to do with the supply or discharge of water and the operation of the units that do this. In a word, the machine actually works “like a clock”, and the system still gives an error, what’s the matter?

The cause of the error e10 on the washing machine Electrolux can be electronics. Or rather the electronic control unit. The reasons for the failure of the control unit can be many: voltage drop, frequent shutdown of the machine during operation, factory defects, etc. The specialist will have to figure it out, because you should also disassemble and test the control module yourself if you do not have special knowledge.

In conclusion, we note that despite the fact that modern washing machines are automatic, they are able to carry out self-diagnostics and generate errors with a specific code by which specialists can identify a malfunction, still there are problems. In particular, with the same error e10, which may be the result of a series of malfunctions, which once again confirms the idea - the diagnosis and repair of automatic washing machines is the destiny of professionals.