Grundig E09 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 E09 actually means

The machine can't lock the door, so it refuses to start filling or washing.

Before any Grundig washer takes water, it has to lock the door interlock and get confirmation that it's locked. E09 means the control board's output to that door lock has gone open circuit he lock, so no lock signal comes back and the cycle is halted at the very beginning. You'll typically see the door stay unlocked and nothing happen after you press start.

What E09 looks like on a Grundig washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Grundig washing machine, E09 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
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill

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

Faulty door lock/interlock unit
Break in the wiring or a loose plug between the control board and the door lock
Failed door-lock switching circuit on the control board
Door not fully shut, so the lock can't engage in the first place

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.

Open and close the door firmly the tongue on the door needs to enter the catch cleanly then try the programme again
Check nothing is trapped in the door seal or hanging over the catch
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on that clears a one-off glitch

Which Grundig models show E09

E09 means the same thing on all 4 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.

7129141100 · 7129141400 · 7134541300 · 7142641100

Common questions about Grundig E09

What does E09 mean on a Grundig washing machine?

The machine can't lock the door, so it refuses to start filling or washing. Before any Grundig washer takes water, it has to lock the door interlock and get confirmation that it's locked. E09 means the control board's output to that door lock has gone open circuit he lock, so no lock signal comes back and the cycle is halted at the very beginning. You'll typically see the door stay unlocked and nothing happen after you press start.

Can I fix Grundig E09 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Open and close the door firmly the tongue on the door needs to enter the catch cleanly then try the programme again.
Check nothing is trapped in the door seal or hanging over the catch.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on that clears a one-off glitch.

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

How much does it cost to repair Grundig E09?

£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 E09?

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.

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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.

Grundig E09 error — washing machine