Beko E89 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 E89 actually means

The main control board has failed in the part that powers the door lock, and the machine has shut the cycle down for safety.

Beko's control system watches the switch that feeds power to the door interlock. When that switch on the board sticks closed \u2014 a short circuit \u2014 the machine can no longer control the lock properly, so it abandons the programme. Owners usually notice the wash stopping part-way through, and in some cases the machine appearing to start up on its own.

What E89 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, E89 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
Leaking
Water on the floor
Puddle underneath

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

A failed switching component on the main control board
Moisture or a leak that has reached the control board
Damage to the board after a power surge or spike
A faulty door lock assembly stressing the board circuit

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 socket, leave it for a minute, then switch back on and try a short programme \u2014 if the code returns straight away, it is not a glitch.
Check nothing is obstructing the door catch and that the door closes cleanly.

Which Beko models show E89

E89 means the same thing on all 5 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.

7106341200 · 7111541300 · 7113842700 · 7140143000 · 7155141100

Common questions about Beko E89

What does E89 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The main control board has failed in the part that powers the door lock, and the machine has shut the cycle down for safety. Beko's control system watches the switch that feeds power to the door interlock. When that switch on the board sticks closed \u2014 a short circuit \u2014 the machine can no longer control the lock properly, so it abandons the programme. Owners usually notice the wash stopping part-way through, and in some cases the machine appearing to start up on its own.

Can I fix Beko E89 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket, leave it for a minute, then switch back on and try a short programme \u2014 if the code returns straight away, it is not a glitch.
Check nothing is obstructing the door catch and that the door closes cleanly.

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

How much does it cost to repair Beko E89?

£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 E89?

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 E89 error — washing machine