Beko E12 washing machine: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What E12 actually means

The machine thinks it has too much water in it, so it has shut the wash down and is draining instead of washing.

Beko machines have an anti-flood (aquastop) safety level. If the water level sensor reports water at or above that level, the control board stops the programme and runs the pump to get rid of it. Typical signs are the machine draining every time you switch it on and a programme that will not start.

What E12 looks like on a Beko washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Beko washing machine, E12 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water
Standing water in the bottom
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Genuine overfill unning in because a fill valve is not shutting off
Blocked or restricted drain \u2014 filter, hose or standpipe
Water level sensor or its pressure hose faulty, blocked or kinked
Loose or damaged aquastop/sensor connection on the control board
Failed control board

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power it back on and see if the code returns
Turn off the water supply tap and see whether the drum keeps filling
Clean the pump filter at the bottom front (with the machine switched off and the drum empty)
Check the drain hose is not kinked, trapped behind the machine or pushed too far down the standpipe
Make sure the drain hose outlet is not sitting lower than it should be, which can siphon water back in

Which Beko models show E12

E12 means the same thing on all 7 of these models. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

7125841800 · 7142941100 · 7143541400 · 7146041600 · 7148641500 · 7152841100 · WMA8168LB1

Common questions about Beko E12

What does E12 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The machine thinks it has too much water in it, so it has shut the wash down and is draining instead of washing. Beko machines have an anti-flood (aquastop) safety level. If the water level sensor reports water at or above that level, the control board stops the programme and runs the pump to get rid of it. Typical signs are the machine draining every time you switch it on and a programme that will not start.

Can I fix Beko E12 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power it back on and see if the code returns.
Turn off the water supply tap and see whether the drum keeps filling.
Clean the pump filter at the bottom front (with the machine switched off and the drum empty).
Check the drain hose is not kinked, trapped behind the machine or pushed too far down the standpipe.
Make sure the drain hose outlet is not sitting lower than it should be, which can siphon water back in.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Beko E12?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E12?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most washing machine faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Beko E12 error — washing machine