IFB washing machine error codes – Front load, top load and digital washing machines
13 codes from the IFB service manual, with what each one means and the usual causes. Not an official manufacturer list - confirm with the model manual.
You can safely switch the unit off at the switch, wait 5 minutes and switch on again. Don't open the unit, touch wiring or handle gas: these checks need a trained technician.
E1
Water not filling
What our technician checks
- Tap open, water pressure, inlet filter.
E2
Not draining
What our technician checks
- Drain filter, drain hose blockage, pump.
E3
Front load: water level fault. Top load: unbalanced load
What our technician checks
- Front: pressure sensor and hose. Top: clothes on one side.
E4
Lid / door not closed (top load)
What our technician checks
- Lid switch.
E5
Heating error (front load)
What our technician checks
- Heater and temperature sensor.
E9
Water leakage detected
What our technician checks
- Internal leak, overflow.
DOOR
Door lock failure
What our technician checks
- Door closed? Door lock / switch.
TACO
Motor speed (tacho) sensor error
What our technician checks
- Tacho, motor, wiring.
AC HI
Supply voltage too high
What our technician checks
- Measure mains.
AC LO
Supply voltage too low
What our technician checks
- Measure mains.
P10
Water filling timeout
What our technician checks
- Water pressure, inlet valve.
P11
Drain timeout
What our technician checks
- Drain pump and filter.
LO
Child lock on (top load)
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