Heating Element or Heating Circuit Error

What it means

This code appears on Electrolux (and AEG) front-load washing machines when the control board detects a water heating problem, such as the temperature not rising, rising too high, or a fault in the heater circuit. E60 stands for the heating fault family, which shows as sub-codes. The meaning should be confirmed for your model, and the same number can mean something else on other brands.

Models covered: Electrolux (and AEG) front-load washing machines; the code shows on the display or as blinking lights. Sub-codes (e.g. E11, E21) belong to the same family.

Related codes: E50E90E10

Symptoms4

• E60 or one of its sub-codes shows during a hot program.
• The program takes much longer at the heating stage.
• Clothes come out cold and stains are not removed well.
• The house circuit breaker may trip when heating starts if the heater has an electrical leak.

Possible causes5

• A failed heater or heavy scale on it.
• A faulty temperature sensor (thermistor).
• A loose or burnt plug or wire in the heating circuit.
• A low water level from a level sensor problem, which blocks heating.
• A faulty heater relay on the board.

How to diagnose5

1. Unplug the washer for a few minutes, then try a cold program; if it runs normally, the problem is heating only.
2. Note whether the house breaker trips when heating starts, and tell the technician.
3. A technician unplugs the washer before opening it, measures the heater and temperature sensor against the manufacturer specification, and checks the heater insulation.
4. The technician checks the connections and the level sensor.
5. If the parts are fine, the heating circuit on the board is checked.

How to fix5

1. Use cold programs for now if the breaker does not trip, until the fault is fixed.
2. Have the technician replace the temperature sensor if its reading is wrong.
3. Replace the heater if it is open or leaking to earth.
4. Repair the connections or replace the board if needed.
5. Run a hot program to confirm normal heating and no returning code.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The cost is low for a temperature sensor, moderate for a heater, and highest for a board replacement.

Prices are rough estimates including the part and the technician’s fee, and vary with brand, model and part source.
Prices last updated: September 2026

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