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E03 appliance error code

The same visible code can mean different things depending on brand, appliance type, and model family. Choose the closest match before taking action.

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Brand and applianceMeaningUse guidanceSource statusOpen record
Candy Washer E3Aliases E03The CS 148TW4/1-80 manual shows E3 on display models and three indicator flashes followed by a five-second pause on models without a display; E03 is a padded search form, not a separate fault.Candy documents E3 on washer model CS 148TW4/1-80 as an inability to drain water.Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset.Official manufacturer supportofficial Candy support; verified 2026-07-30Exact record
Gorenje Washer E:03Aliases E03The reviewed manual prints this code as E:03. E03 is the compact search form for the same display, not a separate fault.Gorenje documents E:03 on washing machine WNEI14BS as a water-filling error.Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset.Official manufacturer supportofficial Gorenje support; verified 2026-07-30Exact record
Hoover Washer E3Aliases E03The H3W492DE/1-80 manual shows E3 on display models and three LED flashes followed by a five-second pause on models without a display; E03 is a common padded search form, not a separate fault.Hoover documents E3 on washer model H3W492DE/1-80 as a water-drain problem.Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset.Official manufacturer supportofficial Hoover support; verified 2026-07-30Exact record

Coverage context

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Why context matters

A visible code is not a diagnosis by itself. The current E03 comparison covers 3 brands and 1 appliance type. Brand, appliance type, and model family decide which record applies.

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Current contexts

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