New World E02 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 E02 actually means

The machine isn't getting enough water in, so it has stopped the programme.

E02 means the washer expected the drum to fill within a set time and it didn't. It could be that water isn't reaching the machine at all, or it's coming in too slowly, so the cycle halts rather than washing with a dry or half-filled drum.

What E02 looks like on a New World washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a New World washing machine, E02 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

Water supply tap turned off or only part open
Kinked or trapped fill hose behind the machine
Blocked filter in the fill hose or at the tap
Low water pressure in the house at that moment
Faulty fill valve or pressure/level sensor inside the machine

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.

Check the tap feeding the machine is fully open
Look behind the machine and straighten any kinked or squashed fill hose
Try running a cold tap nearby to confirm you have mains water pressure
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and restart the programme
If the machine is full of water and door is locked, wait for the programme to end before opening

Which New World models show E02

E02 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

NWWM81400W

Common questions about New World E02

What does E02 mean on a New World washing machine?

The machine isn't getting enough water in, so it has stopped the programme. E02 means the washer expected the drum to fill within a set time and it didn't. It could be that water isn't reaching the machine at all, or it's coming in too slowly, so the cycle halts rather than washing with a dry or half-filled drum.

Can I fix New World E02 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Check the tap feeding the machine is fully open.
Look behind the machine and straighten any kinked or squashed fill hose.
Try running a cold tap nearby to confirm you have mains water pressure.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and restart the programme.
If the machine is full of water and door is locked, wait for the programme to end before opening.

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

How much does it cost to repair New World E02?

£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 E02?

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.

New World E02 error — washing machine