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E10-00
Siemens washer E10-00: i-DOS intelligent dosing pump blocked
Risk level
Low
Usually safe to check without specialist tools.
Urgency
Medium
Quick answer
Error code E:10 with subcode -00 or -10 on a Siemens washing machine means the i-DOS intelligent dosing pump is blocked. Put the appliance into standby mode, remove the detergent drawer and wipe the pump unit with a damp cloth without immersing it; dose manually until resolved.
Safety first
Stop and check this first
- Never immerse the pump unit in water or put it in the dishwasher: the pump unit has an electrical connection at the rear that must be protected against moisture, detergent and fabric softener residue.
- Until the i-DOS pump fault is rectified, the Siemens user manual advises deactivating intelligent dosing and dosing detergent manually.
Safe checks you can perform
- Put the appliance into standby mode and remove the detergent drawer
- Remove the pump unit and wipe it with a damp cloth only
- Clean the detergent drawer, cover and interior drawer housing
- Deactivate intelligent dosing temporarily and dose manually
Leave these tasks to a qualified professional
- Do not attempt this professional task: Functional test and replacement of the intelligent dosing pump unit
- Do not attempt this professional task: Inspection of the i-DOS drawer channels and rear pump electrical connection
What a technician must be able to justify
Technician visit
These are the steps they must carry out and show you. Tick them as they work: if steps are skipped, do not accept a part swap.
These are not instructions for opening or handling the equipment yourself. They are the checks that should support a technical conclusion.
Functional test and replacement of the intelligent dosing pump unit
What they doWhen E:10 persists after cleaning the pump unit and drawer housing, the authorised technician tests the intelligent dosing drive and replaces the faulty i-DOS pump unit or repairs its electrical connection.
They must show youthe replaced pump unit or a completed dosing test without E:10 appearing on the display.
In writingthe i-DOS dosing pump test result, part number of any replaced pump unit and confirmation that E:10 is cleared.
Inspection of the i-DOS drawer channels and rear pump electrical connection
What they doThe Customer Service technician inspects the detergent drawer suction passages, housing coupling and rear electrical connector on the pump unit for congealed residue or moisture ingress.
They must show youthe condition of the drawer suction channels and the rear electrical connector on the pump unit.
In writingthe inspection of the i-DOS dispenser drawer, cleaning of suction passages and verification of rear pump electrical contacts.
Before accepting a part or repair
Nothing has been shown yet. Do not accept a part swap based on the code alone.
Follow these steps
Note: Follow the documented order. An error code identifies the affected system, but it does not prove by itself which part has failed.
Put the appliance into standby mode and remove the detergent drawer
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- switch the Siemens washing machine off or put it into standby mode. Pull out the detergent drawer, press down the release insert and remove the complete drawer from the appliance.
- Result that matters:
- the detergent drawer slides out smoothly and exposes the rear pump unit.
- If the drawer comes out smoothly:
- proceed to unclip and clean the pump unit and the drawer compartments.
- If dried detergent makes the rails sticky:
- wipe the runner tracks with a damp cloth before pulling the drawer out.
- Evidence to keep:
- visual condition of the detergent and fabric softener compartments upon removal.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Remove the pump unit and wipe it with a damp cloth only
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- detach the pump unit from the detergent drawer. Wipe the pump unit only on the outside with a damp cloth; never immerse the pump unit in water or put it in the dishwasher, and keep its rear electrical connection free from moisture and detergent residue.
- Result that matters:
- the pump unit exterior and rear electrical connector are clean and completely dry.
- If the exterior and rear connector are clean and dry:
- move on to washing the emptied detergent drawer and its top cover.
- If any moisture is visible near the rear electrical connection:
- allow it to dry thoroughly before reassembly.
- Evidence to keep:
- photo of the removed i-DOS pump unit and its clean, dry rear electrical connector.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Clean the detergent drawer, cover and interior drawer housing
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- unclip the cover and empty the detergent drawer. Clean the drawer and cover with a soft, damp cloth or a hand shower, dry them thoroughly, clean the inside of the drawer housing in the appliance, then refit the pump unit and cover and reinsert the drawer.
- Result that matters:
- the detergent drawer clicks fully into place and E:10 clears when tested.
- If the fault message clears after reinsertion:
- the blockage caused by congealed detergent or softener residue has been resolved.
- If E:10 still appears after cleaning the pump unit and drawer: switch to manual dosing and contact Customer Service.
- Evidence to keep:
- confirmation of whether E:10 clears after reinserting the cleaned and dried drawer assembly.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Deactivate intelligent dosing temporarily and dose manually
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- when you need to wash laundry before the fault is rectified, press the intelligent dosing buttons on the control panel to switch off the automatic dispensers and add detergent into the manual dosing compartment.
- Result that matters:
- the wash programme runs using the manual detergent compartment.
- If the cycle starts normally with automatic dosing off:
- continue washing with manual dosing until Siemens Customer Service inspects the i-DOS system.
- If the fault display prevents starting a cycle even with intelligent dosing switched off:
- book a service visit.
- Evidence to keep:
- control panel response with intelligent dosing indicators switched off.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Still not solved
If the error persists, stop here. See what the technician must do and show you.
Where this code applies
A code is meaningful only inside the right product and version context.
Primary scope
- System
- Appliances
- Brand
- Siemens
- Product type
- Washing machines
Known code variants
- E10-10
- E:10 -00
- E:10 -10
- E:10 / -00
- E:10 / -10
- Siemens E10-00
- Siemens i-DOS E:10 -00
What it means
On Siemens washing machines equipped with the i-DOS intelligent dosing system (such as the WG56H2AXGB and WM14UPHXES series), display message E:10 followed by -00, -10 or -20 indicates that the pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. The manual lists cleaning the detergent drawer as the first step. The code by itself never proves that the dosing pump unit or control board is permanently defective: in most cases, cleaning the drawer and wiping the pump unit as described in the user manual restores normal operation.
Warnings and stop conditions
- Highsource verified
Never immerse the pump unit in water or put it in the dishwasher: the pump unit has an electrical connection at the rear that must be protected against moisture, detergent and fabric softener residue.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
- Lowsource verified
Until the i-DOS pump fault is rectified, the Siemens user manual advises deactivating intelligent dosing and dosing detergent manually.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Symptoms and causes
Probable causes · in order
- Thickened or dried liquid detergent or fabric softener blocking the i-DOS pump unitCommon
Concentrated liquid detergent or fabric softener can congeal after idle periods or when switching products, obstructing flow into the intelligent dosing system pump.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
- Residue build-up in the detergent drawer, lid or interior drawer housingPossible
Accumulated detergent or softener residue on the drawer walls, cover or appliance housing prevents the removable pump unit from seating and pumping properly.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
- Moisture or product residue on the electrical connection at the rear of the pump unitPossible
When water, detergent or fabric softener residue reaches the electrical connector on the back of the i-DOS pump unit, the drive circuit cannot operate the pump normally.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
- Internal electromechanical fault in the i-DOS pump unit after thorough cleaningLess common
When the detergent drawer, cover, housing and pump unit have been cleaned and dried thoroughly yet E:10 returns immediately, the pump unit requires inspection by Customer Service.
Evidence: Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Virtual technician
Does E10-00 still appear after these checks?
Answer a few questions to narrow down the likely cause and the safest next action. Guidance only - it never replaces a professional.
Sources and technical references
- 1
Manual de usuario e instrucciones de montaje lavadora Siemens WM14UPHXES (9001506284)
Siemens (BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) · 2020 · manual
- 2
Siemens washing machine WG56H2AXGB user manual and installation instructions (9002046014)
Siemens (BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) · 2024 · manual
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