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Beko Wmb81241Lb Reset

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I have a beko wmb81241lb needs resetting ,it just fills up and turns around but wont spin etc or finish cycle,any advice much appreciated,it is showing error e08 when I press the start button to reset ,anybody know what that means regards lisa xx

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Beko WMB81241LB stops mid-cycle with E08 and will not reset

The problem
The Beko WMB81241LB fills with water and turns the drum, but will not spin or complete the wash cycle. When the start button is pressed to try a reset, it shows error code E08.
Likely cause
A stored fault is preventing a reset. The strongest suggestion in the discussion is a possible drain/pump-out problem if the machine is not emptying water, but the exact meaning of E08 was not confirmed in the thread.
What fixed it
The accepted advice was that the machine cannot be reset until the underlying fault is repaired. If it is not pumping out, that should be investigated as it may clear the fault. As the error code meaning was not identified in the discussion, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
Checks to try
  • Observed that the machine fills and turns but does not spin or finish the cycle
  • Error code E08 appears when pressing start to reset
  • Check whether the machine is pumping the water out

Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.

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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered almost 12 years ago

If it is detecting an error it can't be re-set until the fault has been fixed. Unfortunately I don't have Beko error codes (despite having a book of error codes) so unless there are other clues it's impossible to know where to look. That's what I hate about error codes, they trap errors so no one can repair a machine unless they know what the code means and more and more manufacturers keep them as secret as possible.

If it isn't pumping the water out you could troubleshoot why, which might clear the error. Otherwise you'll need an engineer or the meaning of the error code.

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