Code lookup
E21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux Washer E21Electrolux documents this E21 guidance for front-loading laundry washers. | Usually indicates that an Electrolux front-load washer is taking too long to pump out water. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Electrolux support; verified 2026-07-22 | Exact record |
| Midea Washer E21The drain-filter and outlet-height steps in this record come from the MLH27N5AWWC manual and are not instructions for a different Midea washer layout. | Midea documents E21 on washer model MLH27N5AWWC as a not-draining condition. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Midea support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Toshiba Washer E21The official Hong Kong FAQ identifies a blocked drain pipe as the owner-visible E21 context; it does not publish a filter, pump, or panel procedure for every front-load model. | Toshiba Hong Kong documents E21 for front-load washers as a drain-overtime condition. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Toshiba support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
Coverage context
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Current coverage
Why context matters
A visible code is not a diagnosis by itself. The current E21 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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