E18

Drain Time-out

Description

The water is not draining or not draining fast enough.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
E18
Error Name
Drain Time-out
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
Neff
Severity
high

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Clean the drain pump filter.
2. Check the drain hose for blockages or kinks.
3. Check the household drainage.

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