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Error codeHO SE
ApplianceWasher
Affected model seriesElectrolux front-load washers; verify the exact model manual
Quick answer
Electrolux washer code HO SE indicates hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and control generations, so HO SE may mean something different on another appliance or platform. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
An Electrolux washer displaying HO SE is reporting hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. Start with the simple checks that are safe to do from outside the appliance, then stop if the code returns. Do not replace parts from the code alone; use the full model number and the observed symptoms to confirm the cause.
The practical value of this code is that it narrows the next check: hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. If you also notice washer detects hot and cold supplies on the opposite inlets, compare that observation with hot and cold supply hoses connected to the wrong inlets before assuming incorrect installation after a move or hookup.
Electrolux Owner Center documents this message for front-loading washers. Exact behavior and controls can vary by model, so use the model-specific use and care guide when available.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
washer detects hot and cold supplies on the opposite inlets
alert may repeat at the end of the cycle
wash temperatures may not match the selected setting
Why it happens
Possible causes
hot and cold supply hoses connected to the wrong inlets
incorrect installation after a move or hookup
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Turn off both water supply valves before changing hose connections.
Verify the hot-water hose goes to the hot inlet and the cold-water hose goes to the cold inlet.
Reconnect the hoses securely, reopen the valves, and check for leaks.
Cancel the alert and run a short cycle to confirm normal operation.
Important safety warning. Stop user-level troubleshooting if the code returns after one safe reset/check cycle or if the washer shows leaking, overheating, electrical, or mechanical symptoms.
Get help
When to call a technician
If HO SE keeps returning after the safe checks, professional diagnosis is appropriate. A technician can verify that the washer is responding correctly and rule out a control, sensor, valve, or installation issue.
Do not erase useful context with repeated resets. If HO SE returns, note whether washer detects hot and cold supplies on the opposite inlets and provide the full model number so hot and cold supply hoses connected to the wrong inlets can be tested in the correct platform sequence.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
If the code returns after the safe checks, book a repair visit and share the exact display plus your full model number.
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It indicates hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. Confirm the full washer model because diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks listed above and one power reset where appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Avoid continued use if there is leaking, overheating, an electrical symptom, a locked door, or abnormal drum movement. Otherwise, correct any simple installation or load issue and test once.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux Owner Center: HO SE reversed hose detection.
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