How to unlock the AEG washing machine overflow?

The overflow protection in AEG washing machines is a safety system that prevents the washer from filling with more water than the manufacturer recommends. If the washer is filled with too much water and this system gets out of control, a small flood could occur in your home that you will then have to clean up.

Causes for which overflow can occur

When this overflow protection system is activated, the washing machine stops working and displays an error code on the panel, which is usually EF0. There are several possible causes for the activation of the overflow protection in your AEG brand washing machine, and here are some of them:

• A blockage in the drain pipe or the water pump: This blockage can prevent the water from properly exiting your washing machine.
• A failure in the water level sensor: If this sensor is faulty, it won't be able to detect the correct amount of water in your washing machine's drum.
• An excess of detergent or fabric softener: Although it may seem contradictory, foam is your enemy when washing. Too much foam can confuse your washing machine's water sensor and activate the overflow protection system.
• A water leak somewhere in your washing machine: If your appliance has a leak, this will cause the water level to rise more than normal.

Aeg washing-machine overflow solutions

So that you can unlock the overflow protection system in your AEG washing machine, you may try the following solutions:

1. Check the drain pipe: Make sure that this pipe is not bent, obstructed, or broken on any side. If so, then you need to fix it, reposition it, or unblock it and put it back in its place.
2. Check the water pump: It should not be jammed by any foreign objects like coins, buttons, or lint. If so, remove these objects carefully and clean the pump.
3. Check the water level sensor: It's important that this sensor is not dirty or damaged. If so, clean it with a damp cloth or replace it with a new one.
4. Reduce the amount of detergent or fabric softener: Foam is not a very good friend of your appliance, so you will need to decrease the use of soap, detergent, or fabric softener in each wash. It would also be good to ensure that you are using the right type for your washing machine and for the type of clothing you are washing.
5. Check for leaks in your washing machine: Especially in the hoses, connections, and valves. If there are leaks in your appliance, it's time to address them as soon as possible.
6. Reset your AEG washing machine: Resetting your appliance may help to solve this problem with the overflow system. Remember that restarting your washing machine helps to calibrate and reset all of the sensors in your washer properly. The easiest way to apply a reset to your washer is by unplugging it from the electrical outlet, waiting a few minutes, and then plugging it back in. Turn it on and check that the overflow protection system is no longer triggering the same error in your AEG washing machine.
7. Consult an AEG technical service: If after trying these solutions the overflow protection is still activated, there may be a more serious problem with the washer, and you will have to contact AEG's official technical service. We are confident that they will diagnose the failure in the best way possible and provide you with a quick and safe solution.