Electrolux E60 washing machine: what it means & what to try

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 E60 actually means

The machine hasn't managed to heat the water within the time it allows, so it has abandoned the wash.

During the main wash the control board watches how long the heater takes to bring the water up to the selected temperature. If the maximum heating time runs out and the water still isn't hot enough, the programme is stopped and E60 is shown. Typically the wash has filled and the drum has been turning, but the clothes come out cold and often still dirty.

What E60 looks like on a Electrolux washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux washing machine, E60 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not heating the water
Washing coming out cold
Cycle takes far longer than it should
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start
Machine tripping the electrics

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

Failed heating element in the bottom of the drum
Faulty temperature sensor (NTC) giving the board a false reading
Wiring or connection fault to the heater
Control board fault on the heating 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 for a minute, then run a short hot wash to see if the fault repeats — an intermittent reading can occasionally clear.
Check you haven't selected an eco or energy-saving option, which lowers the actual wash temperature and can make a working machine feel cold to the touch.

Which Electrolux models show E60

E60 means the same thing on all 3 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.

EWB105110W · EWB105205W · EWB136216W

Common questions about Electrolux E60

What does E60 mean on a Electrolux washing machine?

The machine hasn't managed to heat the water within the time it allows, so it has abandoned the wash. During the main wash the control board watches how long the heater takes to bring the water up to the selected temperature. If the maximum heating time runs out and the water still isn't hot enough, the programme is stopped and E60 is shown. Typically the wash has filled and the drum has been turning, but the clothes come out cold and often still dirty.

Can I fix Electrolux E60 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then run a short hot wash to see if the fault repeats — an intermittent reading can occasionally clear.
Check you haven't selected an eco or energy-saving option, which lowers the actual wash temperature and can make a working machine feel cold to the touch.

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E60?

£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 E60?

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.

Electrolux E60 error — washing machine