Montpellier E70 washing machine: what it means & what to try

What E70 actually means

The machine thinks one of its buttons is being held down — most often the power button jammed in the fascia panel.

The control board watches how long each button is pressed. If it sees a press lasting more than about ten seconds, it decides the button cannot be a genuine one and stops with this code. On these Montpellier machines the fault points specifically at the power button sticking in the panel rather than at anything inside the drum or pump.

What E70 looks like on a Montpellier washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Montpellier washing machine, E70 usually shows up as one or more of these:

No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start
Machine tripping the electrics
E70 flashing on the display
Beeping and showing E70

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

Power button physically jammed or sitting proud in the fascia
Detergent residue or grime around a button making it stick down
Fascia panel or button trim distorted so the button cannot spring back
Water ingress behind the control panel affecting the button contacts
Failed button switch or 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.

Press each button on the fascia in turn and feel whether one stays down instead of springing back — the power button first.
Wipe around the buttons with a barely damp cloth to clear dried detergent or grime, then let it dry.
Check nothing is pushing against the fascia — a worktop edge, a stacking kit, a cloth or bottle left leaning on the panel.
Switch off at the wall for a minute and back on; if the stuck button has freed itself the code will clear.

Which Montpellier models show E70

E70 means the same thing on all 2 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.

MW6215W · MWM1214W

Common questions about Montpellier E70

What does E70 mean on a Montpellier washing machine?

The machine thinks one of its buttons is being held down — most often the power button jammed in the fascia panel. The control board watches how long each button is pressed. If it sees a press lasting more than about ten seconds, it decides the button cannot be a genuine one and stops with this code. On these Montpellier machines the fault points specifically at the power button sticking in the panel rather than at anything inside the drum or pump.

Can I fix Montpellier E70 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Press each button on the fascia in turn and feel whether one stays down instead of springing back — the power button first.
Wipe around the buttons with a barely damp cloth to clear dried detergent or grime, then let it dry.
Check nothing is pushing against the fascia — a worktop edge, a stacking kit, a cloth or bottle left leaning on the panel.
Switch off at the wall for a minute and back on; if the stuck button has freed itself the code will clear.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Montpellier E70?

£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 E70?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. 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.

Montpellier E70 error — washing machine