Gorenje washing machine E40 error
ErrorE40
Gorenje identifies E40 as mains voltage outside the stated range. Do not test live mains yourself; use a qualified electrician or appliance service.
Stop and make safe
The washer is receiving voltage below or above the stated range
Do not open the appliance or measure live mains unless qualified and equipped for it. Unplug only when safe and have the supply checked professionally.
Typical symptoms
01E40 appears when the washer powers or starts
02The appliance may stop or refuse to run
03The code can recur after a reset if supply voltage remains abnormal
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01Household voltage below 180 V or above 260 V
02A supply, socket, or installation fault
03An appliance-side power fault requiring diagnosis
Safe next steps
- 1Record E40 and the exact model
- 2Stop using the washer if the supply is unstable, lights flicker, or other appliances behave abnormally
- 3Unplug only when the area is dry and safe
- 4Have a qualified electrician verify the supply against the manual's 180–260 V range
- 5If household voltage is correct, arrange Gorenje service rather than repeating resets
Step-by-step repair
- 1Gorenje's manual identifies E40 as voltage outside range and does not publish a user electrical repair. Correcting a verified household supply issue belongs to a qualified electrician; appliance diagnosis belongs to Gorenje service.
Repair details
€Estimated cost
No part is needed for a confirmed supply check. A qualified electrical visit is commonly €60–€150; appliance repair needs a separate model-specific quote.
No part is needed for a confirmed supply check. A qualified electrical visit is commonly €60–€150; appliance repair needs a separate model-specific quote.
⏱Estimated time
About 5 minutes to stop safely; electrical and appliance diagnosis time is site- and model-specific.
About 5 minutes to stop safely; electrical and appliance diagnosis time is site- and model-specific.
🔧Tools
Exact model number and displayed code, Qualified electrician's rated test equipment only, No user electrical tool is permitted
Exact model number and displayed code, Qualified electrician's rated test equipment only, No user electrical tool is permitted
▣Spare parts
E40 does not confirm a mains filter, control board, fuse, or wiring part. Do not order electrical parts before professional diagnosis.
E40 does not confirm a mains filter, control board, fuse, or wiring part. Do not order electrical parts before professional diagnosis.
What not to do
- Do not remove the plug, open panels, bridge fuses, measure live mains, or replace a control board from E40 alone.
Preventive maintenance
- 1Use a correctly installed, grounded supply and avoid extension leads or overloaded circuits where the manual prohibits them.
Frequently asked questions
What does E40 mean?
Gorenje identifies voltage below 180 V or above 260 V.
Can I measure it myself?
Not unless qualified and equipped for live mains work; use a professional.
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