Electrolux washing machine: error E31
Code E31 on a Electrolux washing machine display means: water level sensor fault.
- Meaning
- Water level sensor fault
- Check first
- Check that the thin water level sensor tube (usually near the top of the casing) is not kinked, blocked or slipped off its fitting.
- Repair shop
- 410–1000 zł
Most common causes
- Clogged sensor tube
- Damaged pressure switch
What you can check yourself
Unplug the washing machine. If there is water in the drum, drain it through the drain pump filter.
Check that the thin water level sensor tube (usually near the top of the casing) is not kinked, blocked or slipped off its fitting.
Turn the washing machine on and run a short program. If the error comes back, the water level sensor needs repair service.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error E31 mean on a Electrolux washing machine?
Code E31 means: water level sensor fault. The most common causes: clogged sensor tube, damaged pressure switch.
Can I keep using the washing machine with error E31?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Electrolux washing machine
- E10 / E11water filling problem
- E20 / E21water draining problem
- E30water level sensor fault
- E40door lock problem
- E50motor fault
- E60water heating problem
- EF0leak, excess foam or unbalanced laundry
- EH0power supply problem
- E13water leak detected (Aqua Control system)
- E33the water level protection was triggered
- E35too much water in the washing machine
- E41 / E42door is not closed properly
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.