Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Blomberg washing machine E3 error code

E3 means too much water. The machine overfilled — the water level switch or inlet valve stayed open..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Turn off the tap and unplug the machine.
  2. Run a drain/spin to empty the drum, then power-cycle.
  3. If E3 returns, the pressure switch or inlet valve is faulty.

Call a professional when…

Reset first; then the pressure switch or inlet valve is replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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