Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Zanussi washing machine EF5 error code

EF5 means pressure sensor fault. The water-level (pressure) sensor is reporting values the control board cannot use.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Unplug for 1 minute and restart to clear a one-off trip.
  2. Check the drain hose is not positioned too low (siphoning confuses the sensor).
  3. Run a short cycle and watch the fill.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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