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E:30 Washer dryer error code

What E:30 means on Siemens washer dryers, what Siemens says causes it and what to do, with the models it is documented for.

Source: Siemens manual pdf (PDF), retrieved 3 Nov 2026 Manufacturer-published

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In short

On Siemens washer dryers, error code E:30 means: Critical malfunction. Recommended action: Turn off the water tap. With this error message, the appliance starts a draining process. (4 steps); the steps are below. Siemens documents it for 2 Siemens models.

What E:30 means

Critical malfunction. Turn off the water tap. With this error message, the appliance starts a draining process. 1. Wait approx. 5 minutes until the draining process ends. 2. Restart the appliance. If required, start the draining process again. 3. If the fault persists, call customer service. Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water has been added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. All other error codes. Malfunction 1. To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap

What Siemens recommends

Turn off the water tap. With this error message, the appliance starts a draining process.

  1. Wait approx. 5 minutes until the draining process ends.
  2. Restart the appliance. If required, start the draining process again.
  3. If the fault persists, call customer service. Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water has been added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. All other error codes. Malfunction
  4. To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap

Which appliances this applies to

Siemens documents E:30 for 2 models in the index:

  • WN54C2ATGB iQ700 Washer dryer 10.5 kg /6 kg max. 1…
  • WN54G1A1GB iQ500 Washer dryer 10.5 kg /6 kg max. 1…
Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Siemens E:30 mean on a washer dryer?

Critical malfunction. Turn off the water tap.

How do I fix Siemens E:30?

Turn off the water tap. With this error message, the appliance starts a draining process.

Which Siemens models show E:30?

Siemens documents E:30 for 2 models in our index, including WN54C2ATGB, WN54G1A1GB.

Sources

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