Siemens tumble dryer: error E16DR
Code E16 / DR on a Siemens tumble dryer display means: the door is open or not closed properly during drying.
- Meaning
- The door is open or not closed properly during drying
- Check first
- Close the door firmly until the lock clicks.
- Repair shop
- 270–750 zł
Most common causes
- Door is not fully closed
- Laundry caught in the door seal
- Damaged door switch
What you can check yourself
Close the door firmly until the lock clicks.
Check that no laundry is stuck in the seal and nothing is blocking the lock.
Unplug the appliance for 5 minutes and try again.
- 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 E16 mean on a Siemens tumble dryer?
Code E16 / DR means: the door is open or not closed properly during drying. The most common causes: door is not fully closed, laundry caught in the door seal, damaged door switch.
Can I keep using the tumble dryer with error E16?
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: Siemens tumble dryer
- E01 / E02clogged lint filter
- E03blocked or kinked condensate drain hose
- E06heating circuit fault
- E08 / E09 / E24 / E25 / E28 / E90electronics fault
- E04the dryer is overloaded
- E56humidity sensor fault
- E63heating element fault
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.