what is error code E 20?

When this problem occured on our machine it was caused by a broken wire on the tempreature sensor. The sensor is located below the drum, so you have to remove the front of the machine.
There are two white and red wires that go to a plug that fits into the tempertature sensor. In my case one of the wires had broken at the point it fits into the plug. Repairing it was simply a case of opening-up the plug and forcing the wire down into the insulation displacement connector.

Pete Knight
October 2009

Nick, please find a full run down on the "E" codes for all Hotpoint
WASHING MACHINES & WASHER DRYERS


E10 - No cold fill. Check that the taps are on or if the drain hoses are kinked.
E11 - No hot fill.The ambient temperature is likely to be below freezing possibly due to the pipes being frozen. Also check that the taps are on or if the drain hoses are kinked.
E12 - No mixed fill. It is likely that the water is not turned on at the taps.
E13 - Check the water supply, inlet valve and hot and cold hose connections.
E14 - A fault with the water heating has occurred.
E15 - Water is not being pumped out and a flood condition could occur. Check that the drainage hose is raised to the recommended minimum height and that the pipe is not blocked.
E16 - Extremely high water level Disconnect or turn off the water supply and ensure that the water level does not rise any more. Then book a service engineer.
E17 - Door not closed properly. Close door firmly at the 3 o'clock position.
E20/1 - The thermistor resistance has drifted or the temperature scanning sequence is incorrect. The ambient temperature could be below freezing.
E30/31 - A motor drive problem has occurred. Try running the programme again. If the problem persists book a service engineer.
E40 - Water below protection level during a heat step.
E41 - Water level detect sequence incorrect.
E50/51 - Customer language and wash programme have not been saved. The system will run with default conditions (1000rpm max and English language). Book a service engineer to re-programme your product

mike
September 2005