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E:36 -25 Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

What E:36 -25 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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On Siemens washing machines, error code E:36 -25 means: Drain pump is blocked. Recommended action: Clean the drain pump. Siemens documents it for 4 Siemens models.

What E:36 -25 means

Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

What Siemens recommends

Clean the drain pump.

Which appliances this applies to

Siemens documents E:36 -25 for 4 models in the index:

  • WG46G2Z4GB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 9 k…
  • WG56G2Z4GB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 10 …
  • WG56H2A9GB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 10 …
  • WG56H2AXGB iQ500 Washing machine, front loader 10 …

Related sub-codes: E:36 -10

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Siemens E:36 -25 mean on a washing machine?

Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

How do I fix Siemens E:36 -25?

Clean the drain pump.

Which Siemens models show E:36 -25?

Siemens documents E:36 -25 for 4 models in our index, including WG46G2Z4GB, WG56G2Z4GB, WG56H2A9GB, WG56H2AXGB.

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