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E:36 -10 Washing machine error code

What E:36 -10 means on Siemens washing machines, what Siemens says causes it and what to do, with the models it is documented for.

Source: Siemens manual pdf (PDF), retrieved 2 Nov 2026 Manufacturer-published

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In short

On Siemens washing machines, error code E:36 -10 means: The detergent solution is not being pumped out. Recommended action: The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Siemens documents it for 2 Siemens models.

What E:36 -10 means

The detergent solution is not being pumped out. The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. The drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not installed correctly. Check that the pump cover is installed correctly. Clean the drain pump. Detergent dosage is too high. If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic dosage. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter

What Siemens recommends

The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. The drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not installed correctly. Check that the pump cover is installed correctly. Clean the drain pump. Detergent dosage is too high. If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic dosage. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter

Which appliances this applies to

Siemens documents E:36 -10 for 2 models in the index:

  • WG56H2A9GB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 10 …
  • WG56H2AXGB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 10 …

Related sub-codes: E:36 -25

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Siemens E:36 -10 mean on a washing machine?

The detergent solution is not being pumped out. The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly.

How do I fix Siemens E:36 -10?

The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose.

Which Siemens models show E:36 -10?

Siemens documents E:36 -10 for 2 models in our index, including WG56H2A9GB, WG56H2AXGB.

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