Appliance Fault Codes

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

Candy washing machine E16 error code

E16 means door lock / child-lock fault. The door lock circuit reported a fault or the door opened mid-programme..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check nothing is caught in the door and close it firmly.
  2. Unplug for 10 minutes to reset the lock electronics.
  3. If E16 returns, the door interlock or its wiring is faulty.

Call a professional when…

Reset first; then the door interlock is replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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