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Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE41
ApplianceWasher
E41 is a door message: the control board of an Electrolux front-load washer believes the door switch is open. The owner support article covers front-load models, and tech data sheet A11200302 lists the same code.
What the manual says to check
Is the door shut right to the end?
Is clothing or debris keeping the door away from the seal?
Does a click sound when you close it firmly?
Do the latch and striker work as they should?
If the message does not clear
A washer installed in the past 30 days should be taken up with the installer first, as the owner support article advises.
Once the door checks are done and E41 remains, Electrolux washer repair is available around the Bay Area through (415) 449-0036. Mention the model number and what the door did when you closed it.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so E41 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Control board thinks the door switch is open.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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