Grundig E10 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 E10 actually means

The machine has spotted a fault in the circuit on its main control board that powers the door lock, so it won't run a cycle.

On Grundig machines E10 is logged when the switching device on the control board that feeds the door interlock reads as short circuit — in other words the board thinks the lock is being powered when it shouldn't be. Because the machine can no longer trust that it can lock and unlock the door safely, it halts rather than filling. Typically the door either stays locked after a stopped cycle or the programme refuses to start at all.

What E10 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, E10 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
Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water

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 fault on the main control board in the door lock switching circuit
A failed or partly seized door interlock dragging the circuit down
A door that is jammed or not closing fully, so the lock keeps being driven
Moisture or a damaged connection at the door lock
A power surge or brownout that has damaged the 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 switch back on and try a short programme — one-off glitches do clear this way
Check nothing is trapped in the door seal and that the door shuts with a firm click, with no laundry caught in the catch
If the drum still holds water, run a drain or spin only once the door will close properly

Which Grundig models show E10

E10 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 E10

What does E10 mean on a Grundig washing machine?

The machine has spotted a fault in the circuit on its main control board that powers the door lock, so it won't run a cycle. On Grundig machines E10 is logged when the switching device on the control board that feeds the door interlock reads as short circuit — in other words the board thinks the lock is being powered when it shouldn't be. Because the machine can no longer trust that it can lock and unlock the door safely, it halts rather than filling. Typically the door either stays locked after a stopped cycle or the programme refuses to start at all.

Can I fix Grundig E10 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and try a short programme — one-off glitches do clear this way.
Check nothing is trapped in the door seal and that the door shuts with a firm click, with no laundry caught in the catch.
If the drum still holds water, run a drain or spin only once the door will close properly.

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

How much does it cost to repair Grundig E10?

£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 E10?

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.

Grundig E10 error — washing machine