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Beko Washing Machine Error Code E06

DIY checks firstReviewed November 2026Checked against manufacturer documentation
What this code means
E06: NTC thermistor fault — the temperature sensor is not reading correctly

The sensor that measures the wash water temperature is giving an invalid reading, so the machine cannot control the heating. Limescale on the sensor can cause false readings in hard-water areas even when the sensor itself is sound.

Also shown as: E6

Applies to: Beko washing machines and washer-dryers with a display, older WMA to WMG era models

Fix level
DIY checks first
Start with the checks on this page. Testing or replacing a part is usually a technician job.
Time to run the checks
About 15–30 minutes
For the 3 checks on this page — not a full repair.
You may need
No special tools
The checks below use basic household items only.
Parts that may be involved
NTC thermistor, Control board
Parts are model-specific; see the note below before ordering.

Common causes

  1. Failed NTC thermistor
  2. Loose or corroded connector on the thermistor
  3. Limescale coating the sensor in hard-water areas
  4. Wiring fault between the sensor and the control board

What to check, in order

Safety first. Switch the machine off and unplug it before cleaning filters or moving hoses. Expect water to come out when you open a pump filter; keep a tray and towel ready. If you are not comfortable with any step, stop and call a technician.
  1. Descale the machine if you live in a hard-water area, then run a hot wash and see whether the code returns.
  2. Switch off at the socket for a few minutes and retry; a transient reading can clear.
  3. If E06 comes back on every heated programme, the thermistor needs testing with a meter (about 4,700 ohms at 25°C) — a technician job.

Clear the code and test

  1. Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, a hose straightened, taps opened. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
  2. Close the door, plug the machine back in and restore the water supply.
  3. Run a short rinse and spin, or the shortest wash programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared before (filling, washing, draining or spinning).
  4. If the cycle finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns at the same stage, write down the code and that stage before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.

When to call a professional

Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:

  • The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
  • You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
  • Water is leaking and you cannot stop it.
  • The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.

When you call, give the brand, the code E06, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.

Parts that may be involved

NTC thermistorControl board

Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.

Questions people ask about E06

What does E06 mean on a Beko washing machine?

E06 means: NTC thermistor fault — the temperature sensor is not reading correctly. The sensor that measures the wash water temperature is giving an invalid reading, so the machine cannot control the heating. Limescale on the sensor can cause false readings in hard-water areas even when the sensor itself is sound.

Can I fix Beko E06 myself?

Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.

How do I clear Beko E06?

Fix what the checks above found first — a filter cleaned, a hose straightened, taps opened. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back. Close the door, plug the machine back in and restore the water supply. Run a short rinse and spin, or the shortest wash programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared before (filling, washing, draining or spinning).

Sources checked

The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.

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