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Siemens washing machine error E18 / E00-18 / F18 / F00-18

If your Siemens washing machine displays the error E18 / E00-18 / F18 / F00-18, this can have a number of causes.

Use the following guide to find out what is causing the problem on your washing machine if error message E18 / E00-18 / F18 / F00-18 is displayed.

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Don't worry , you can easily solve the problem yourself in most cases.

The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly.

Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.

If the water outlet hose at the siphon is dirty or the detergent solution is not being pumped out, you must clean these.

  1. Switch off the appliance.

  2. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.

  3. Loosen the hose clamp and carefully remove the water outlet hose.

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    Residual water may leak out.

  4. Clean the water outlet hose and siphon connecting piece.

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  5. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp.

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The drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not installed correctly.

Detergent dosage is too high.

  1. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load.

  1. Further information on detergent dosages can be found in this article: Detergents and care products

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