Code lookup
E1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defy Washer E1The DTL165 table asks owners to distinguish a closed or interrupted supply, low pressure, a restricted inlet-valve filter, and reversed hot/cold connections. | Defy's DTL165 manual documents E1 when water intake into the top-loader is very slow. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Defy support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Frigidaire Washer E1Frigidaire documents this E1 article for top-loading washers. | Usually indicates that a Frigidaire top-load washer is not filling or is filling too slowly. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Frigidaire support; verified 2026-07-22 | Exact record |
| Haier Washer E1Aliases E6Haier groups E1 and E6 as display variants of the portable-washer drain condition; filter access is model-dependent and applies only where the filter is fitted and owner-accessible. | Manufacturer guidance usually ties E1 or E6 to a portable-washer drain issue. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Haier support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| LG Dishwasher AEAliases E1LG treats AE and E1 as related leak/float-switch displays. | Usually indicates that a leak has activated the dishwasher float switch. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial LG support; verified 2026-06-24 | Exact record |
| Smeg Dishwasher E1The official DW8210X product page links manual 19296006400/EN, whose table labels E1 as an Acquastop failure on models with that feature; another Smeg model may use a different display or table. | Smeg documents E1 on dishwasher model DW8210X as an Acquastop failure on models equipped with that protection. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Smeg support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
Coverage context
This page compares covered records for the same visible code. Use it as a starting point, then open the exact brand and appliance record before taking action.
Current coverage
Why context matters
A visible code is not a diagnosis by itself. The current E1 comparison covers 5 brands and 2 appliance types. Brand, appliance type, and model family decide which record applies.
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Current contexts
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