Beko E87 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What E87 actually means

The machine has flagged a problem with its microfibre filter system in the detergent drawer area — water isn't flowing through that filter as it should.

E87 is really a service-mode diagnostic code that Beko engineers see when testing the microfibre filter (MFF) circuit, usually at installation. It means water is not reaching or passing through the filter correctly, most often because the diverter valve that sends water to it isn't working, or because the flow hole in the drawer is blocked. It isn't a code most owners will ever be shown during a normal wash.

What E87 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, E87 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start

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

Diverter valve not working, so water never reaches the microfibre filter
Blocked or clogged flow hole in the detergent drawer
Microfibre filter cartridge missing, wrongly fitted or clogged
Wiring or control fault in the diverter valve circuit
Test carried out incorrectly during installation

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 switch back on to see if the code clears
Pull out the detergent drawer, rinse it under the tap and check the microfibre filter cartridge is properly seated
If your model has a removable microfibre filter, clean it as the instruction book describes and refit it fully
Check the drawer slides all the way home with nothing obstructing it

Which Beko models show E87

E87 means the same thing on all 60 of these 87 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.

7100641900 · 7100642400 · 7100841100 · 7101141300 · 7102141200 · 7102341800 · 7102741200 · 7103241500 · 7105441200 · 7106341200 · 7106641300 · 7107241200 · 7107441600 · 7109141100 · 7110841400 · 7110841600 · 7110842100 · 7110842400 · 7110842700 · 7110843500 · 7110843600 · 7110941100 · 7111341200 · 7111541300 · 7113842700 · 7114641100 · 7115641200 · 7115741100 · 7115841100 · 7116141100 · 7116341500 · 7116441200 · 7116541200 · 7116641100 · 7116741100 · 7117141100 · 7117841200 · 7117841300 · 7118241100 · 7119141200 · 7119141700 · 7121641100 · 7122841100 · 7122941100 · 7124141900 · 7125341100 · 7128642100 · 7128941700 · 7129441100 · 7130741100 · 7138341200 · 7138541100 · 7140141600 · 7140142600 · 7140142800 · 7140143000 · 7140341100 · 7141041100 · 7141641100 · 7142941100

Plus 27 further models this code appears on.

Common questions about Beko E87

What does E87 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The machine has flagged a problem with its microfibre filter system in the detergent drawer area — water isn't flowing through that filter as it should. E87 is really a service-mode diagnostic code that Beko engineers see when testing the microfibre filter (MFF) circuit, usually at installation. It means water is not reaching or passing through the filter correctly, most often because the diverter valve that sends water to it isn't working, or because the flow hole in the drawer is blocked. It isn't a code most owners will ever be shown during a normal wash.

Can I fix Beko E87 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on to see if the code clears.
Pull out the detergent drawer, rinse it under the tap and check the microfibre filter cartridge is properly seated.
If your model has a removable microfibre filter, clean it as the instruction book describes and refit it fully.
Check the drawer slides all the way home with nothing obstructing it.

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

How much does it cost to repair Beko E87?

£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 E87?

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 E87 error — washing machine