Electrolux washing machine E40: what it means and what to try first · Philippines
Severity: MediumElectrolux washing machine error E40. The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.
Meaning
The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.
Severity
Medium
Try first
- Shut the door fully. Make sure it is closed all the way.
- Check for clothes caught between the door seal and the glass. Free them, then shut the door.
- Restart the wash cycle. Take some items out if the drum is overfull.
Do not
- Do not overload the drum. A packed drum can stop the door from locking.
Call a pro if
- The door shuts properly but E40 still shows after you restart the cycle.
- The door latch looks worn, loose or damaged, or the door will not lock.
- You see water leaking, or water stays in the drum and the door will not open.
Source
Washing Machine Error E40/E41, Electrolux UK Support
The repair: Washing machine door lock repair
Prices for repairs in Philippines are in PHP.
Other Electrolux codes
- Electrolux i10 The machine is not getting enough water.
- Electrolux i20 The machine cannot drain its water.
- Electrolux i30 Leak protection has triggered (water where it should not be).
- Electrolux E10 The machine is not getting enough water.
- Electrolux E20 The machine cannot drain its water.
Brands in our catalog for washing machine: AEG, Bosch, Electrolux, LG, Miele, Samsung, Siemens, Whirlpool. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.