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E04 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.
Compare source-backed meanings
| Brand and appliance | Meaning | Use guidance | Source status | Open record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Washer E4Aliases E04The CS 148TW4/1-80 manual shows E4 on display models and four indicator flashes followed by a five-second pause on models without a display; E04 is a padded search form, not a separate fault. | Candy documents E4 on washer model CS 148TW4/1-80 as too much foam and/or water. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Candy support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Hoover Washer E4Aliases E04The H3W492DE/1-80 manual shows E4 on display models and four LED flashes followed by a five-second pause on models without a display; E04 is a common padded search form, not a separate fault. | Hoover documents E4 on washer model H3W492DE/1-80 as too much foam and/or water. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Hoover support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| LG Washer FEAliases E04 · E12Some LG front-load guidance groups FE with E04 or E12. | Most LG sources describe FE as a warning that the washer is overfilling or detecting an abnormal water level. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial LG support; verified 2026-06-24 | Exact record |
| Thermador Dishwasher E04The Thermador US page describes E04 as faulty heater electronics detected in the self-test and directs the owner to customer support; it does not identify one failed component. | Thermador US documents E04 as faulty heater electronics detected during the dishwasher self-test. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Thermador support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
Coverage context
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Why context matters
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