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ASKO W5 Series Washer Shows E3: Water Filling Error

E3 shows on a W5114RXLW or another ASKO W5 series washer when the washer does not take in water as expected. The program pauses with little or no water in the drum. Most often the cause…

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Code: E3
Appliance: Washer
Brand: ASKO
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E3 means

E3 shows on a W5114RXLW or another ASKO W5 series washer when the washer does not take in water as expected. The program pauses with little or no water in the drum. Most often the cause is outside the machine: a closed tap, a kinked hose, a clogged inlet filter, or low water pressure.

Common causes of E3

Water tap partly closed
Inlet hose kinked or its filter clogged
Low or uneven water pressure
Inlet valve that does not open fully
Drain hose set at the wrong height

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that the water tap is fully open. 2. Make sure the supply hose is not kinked and its filter is clean. 3. Check that the drain hose is at the correct height. 4. Press OK to resume the program. 5. If E3 returns, schedule service.

! Why to stop there

If the tap, hose and filter are fine, the inlet valve or the level sensor is next, and we test both
We check the pressure at the washer, because low pressure alone can trigger E3
The price comes in writing before work, and 30 days of workmanship warranty follow the repair

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E3E3 questions

My ASKO washer will not fill and shows E3. Why?

It is a water filling error. The washer did not get enough water in the expected time, so it paused the program.

Can a clogged hose filter cause E3?

Yes, it is one of the most common causes. Turn off the tap, unscrew the hose, clean the small screen, and reconnect it before pressing OK.

Does the drain hose height matter?

It can. A drain hose set too low lets water leave the drum as it fills, which looks like a filling problem. Follow the height in the owner's manual.

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Still seeing E3?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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