E61

Insufficient Heating

Description

The E61 code belongs to the heating group: the water heats too slowly or not enough. In hard-water areas limescale on the element and sensor is a frequent cause.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
E61
Error Name
Insufficient Heating
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
AEG
Severity
medium

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Run an empty cycle on the hottest program with a proprietary descaler
2. Check that the correct temperature is selected
3. Contact service to test the heating element and temperature sensor

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