Electrolux Washer E10 Error — Water Fill Fix

What it means

Electrolux washer E10 error means the machine cannot fill with enough water in the allowed time.
Check that the water tap is fully open, the inlet hose has no kinks, and the mesh filter on the inlet valve is clean.

Affected Models

Electrolux Front Load Washer
Electrolux Top Load Washer
Electrolux EWF Series Washer
Electrolux PerfectCare Washer
Electrolux UltimateCare Washer

Common Causes

Water tap not fully open or turned off
Kinked or crushed inlet hose at the back of the machine
Blocked mesh filter on the water inlet connection
Low household water pressure
Faulty water inlet valve solenoid not opening

How to Fix It

Check the water tap.

Locate the cold water tap behind the machine and turn it fully counter-clockwise to open it completely.
A tap left only partially open is a very common cause of E10.
Inspect the inlet hose for kinks.

Pull the machine away from the wall and inspect the inlet hose.
Straighten any bends or kinks.
Also confirm the hose has not been crushed against the wall.
Clean the inlet mesh filter.

Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the back of the machine.
Remove the small mesh filter from inside the inlet port with pliers.
Rinse under running water and refit.
Check household water pressure.

Electrolux washers require a minimum water pressure of 0.5 bar.
If other taps in the house have weak flow, the household pressure may be insufficient — contact your water supplier.

When to Call a Professional

If the tap is open, the hose is straight, and the inlet filter is clean but E10 persists, the water inlet valve solenoid has failed and needs replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electrolux washer E10 appeared after plumbing work — why?

Plumbing work often disturbs the water supply tap, leaving it partially closed or displacing debris that then blocks the mesh inlet filter. Check both immediately after plumbing work: confirm the tap is fully open and clean the inlet mesh filter.

My Electrolux washer fills with water very slowly before showing E10 — what causes this?

Slow filling that eventually times out is almost always caused by a partially open tap, a kinked hose, or a blocked inlet mesh filter. Check all three — even a filter that is 60% blocked can cause a slow fill that triggers E10 when the time limit is reached.