Does this guide apply to your appliance?

Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.

Model and family references in this record:

Electrolux Front LoadElectrolux PerfectCareElectrolux UltimateCare

Likely causes

  • Door is not fully closed or latched firmly
  • Laundry caught between the door seal and door glass
  • Drum overloaded with laundry preventing proper closure
  • Mechanical child safety lock engaged in a blocking position
  • Faulty door interlock switch, latch pin, or internal wiring

What to try

Check Door Closure, Load, and Child Safety Lock

Easy
  1. Open the washing machine door and check the perimeter for items trapped between the rubber door seal and the door glass.
  2. Check drum capacity; if overloaded, remove excess laundry to eliminate back-pressure on the door.
  3. Inspect the mechanical child lock (if fitted on the inside edge of the door) and ensure it is not engaged, using a coin or screwdriver to reset it if needed.
  4. Firmly push the door closed until you hear a clear, distinct click confirming the latch has engaged.
  5. Select your wash program and press Start/Pause to check if the error clears.

Inspect Door Hardware and Isolate for Service

Moderate
  1. Inspect the door strike pin, latch mechanism, and hinges for signs of sagging, loosening, or physical damage.
  2. If the door is aligned and closes mechanically but error code E40 persists, the electronic door interlock switch or wiring is likely defective.
  3. Power off the washing machine and disconnect the plug from the electrical wall socket.
  4. Contact an Electrolux Authorized Service Center or a qualified appliance technician to test and replace the door interlock.

The code returned or the check did not help?

Avoid repeated resets and do not select a replacement part from the code alone. Record the exact code, full model number, when it appeared, and the checks you tried with their results. Share these details with the manufacturer or service technician.

Disconnecting power does not establish that internal components are safe to touch. This guide does not authorize opening electrical components or bypassing safety devices.

Related error codes

Electrolux E10Electrolux Washing Machine Error Code E10: Water Supply Fault Electrolux E11Electrolux Washing Machine Error Code E11: Fill Timeout / Water Supply Fault Electrolux C1Electrolux Washing Machine Error Code C1: Water Fill Fault Electrolux E20Electrolux washing machine E20: drainage problem Electrolux E21Electrolux washing machine error E21: drainage timeout Electrolux E22Electrolux washing machine error E22: drainage timeout during drying

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