Guide
How to Reset a Washing Machine Safely (Including Beko)
General UK guide to safe washing-machine resets, including model-qualified Beko cancel guidance and when not to restart.
A safe first-step reset guide, including how compatible Beko models cancel a programme and when a recurring fault needs diagnosis.
Last updated: 22 September 2026
A reset or programme cancellation is a control action, not a diagnosis. Record the complete display and model first. Use only the method in the matching manual, and do not restart after leaking, burning, unusual heat, electrical tripping or an unexplained recurring warning.
Identify the condition before considering another cycle. A drainage symptom may call for the drainage guide, but a pump-circuit, heating or electrical warning can require service instead. A reset does not remove a blockage or confirm that the machine is safe.
If you searched for `how to reset a Beko washing machine`, Beko UK says compatible models can cancel the current programme by pressing and holding the Start/Pause/Cancel button for three seconds. This is model-dependent and may drain the water rather than repair a fault, so check the exact manual and do not keep repeating it if a code or problem returns.
Cancellation does not always drain the machine. For example, the Beko WTK104151W manual uses the programme selector to cancel and says water is not discharged automatically. A three-second button instruction from general support is therefore not a universal Beko procedure.
How to reset or cancel a Beko washing machine programme
- Pause the appliance and check for leaking, a burning or electrical smell, damaged wiring, or trapped water before trying a reset.
- If your model has a Start/Pause/Cancel function, press and hold that button for three seconds, following the exact model manual.
- Allow the model's cancel sequence to finish; on supported machines this may drain the water before another programme can be selected.
- If the button layout or response differs, stop and use the model manual rather than trying another sequence.
- If the same fault returns, arrange diagnosis instead of repeatedly cancelling or power-cycling the machine.
Safe reset checklist
- Record the complete code, including suffixes, before changing the controls.
- Read the exact model manual to establish whether a reset is appropriate and which sequence it permits. There is no universal waiting time or button sequence.
- Do not open a filter while water is hot or trapped in the drum, force a locked door, or repeatedly restore a tripped electrical supply.
- Try the manual-approved restart only if the identified condition and safety instructions permit it. Stop and seek diagnosis if the fault returns.
Identify fill and water-level codes before considering a reset
- Samsung 1C and 1E are water-level sensor warnings in Samsung UK guidance.
- Samsung OC and 0C concern overflow; LC is listed as low water level. Do not treat these as interchangeable diagnoses.
- Samsung 4C concerns water supply. 4E1 is a water-temperature warning, so retain the suffix. Use the exact model manual before any remedy.
Reset after door or spin checks
- For a Beko washing machine that is not spinning, check whether water remains, then the programme and load balance, before trying another reset.
- For Beko E18, verify the exact model: B5W5841AW and BM1WU3721W manuals identify spin imbalance, not a universal drainage fault. Follow the model-specific load checks before restarting.
- For a displayed door warning, compare Hotpoint F06 or Samsung DC1 with the exact manual. Hotpoint F17 remains unconfirmed here and must not be used as a door-lock diagnosis. For Hotpoint F06, check the manufacturer’s linked safety notice against the model and serial number before retrying.
- Use Samsung UB, Samsung UE, or the guide on door, balance and spin faults if the machine drains but still will not spin.
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Washing-machine codes to identify before restarting
Beko Washing Machine E18
Spin did not start because of imbalance on the verified B5W5841AW and BM1WU3721W models
Hoover Washing Machine E03
The washing machine is not draining water on models using Hoover's E03/E3 mapping
Beko Washing Machine E11
Condenser or dryer temperature-sensor fault on BW1O3721W
Bosch Washing Machine E26
Analogue pressure-sensor fault
Bosch Washing Machine E29
Water-inlet problem in Bosch France guidance
Bosch Washing Machine E30
The full E:30 suffix is required
Bosch Washing Machine E36
The complete E:36 suffix is required
Bosch Washing Machine F21
Motor fault on the documented WAE models
Common drainage fault codes
Hoover Washing Machine E03
The washing machine is not draining water on models using Hoover's E03/E3 mapping
Bosch Washing Machine E36
The complete E:36 suffix is required
Hotpoint Washing Machine F05
Waste-pipe blockage or pump problem
Hotpoint Washing Machine F11
Pump-circuit fault
Indesit Washing Machine F11
Pump-circuit fault
Samsung Washing Machine 5C
Water-drainage error
Samsung Washing Machine ND
No-drain error
Samsung Washing Machine SE
No-drain error
Door-lock fault codes
Hotpoint Washing Machine F06
Door-lock fault
LG Washing Machine DE1
Door not detected as properly closed
Samsung Washing Machine DC
Door not detected as closed or locked
Samsung Washing Machine DC1
Door not detected as closed or locked
Samsung Washing Machine DE
Door not detected as closed or locked
Samsung Washing Machine DE1
Door not detected as closed or locked
Common balance and spin fault codes
Beko Washing Machine E18
Spin did not start because of imbalance on the verified B5W5841AW and BM1WU3721W models
Samsung Washing Machine UB
Load imbalance preventing normal spin
Samsung Washing Machine UE
Load imbalance preventing normal spin
LG Washing Machine UE
Unbalanced load
Samsung Washing Machine UB1
Waterproof items detected on WD53DBA9**H*
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset a Beko washing machine?+
On compatible Beko models, press and hold the Start/Pause/Cancel button for three seconds to cancel the programme. The method varies by model and may drain the water rather than fix a fault, so check the exact manual and stop if the problem returns.
Why will my Beko washing machine not reset?+
The control sequence can vary by model, and a persistent fill, drain, door, power, or internal fault will not be repaired by a reset. Check the model manual and arrange diagnosis if the same symptom or code returns.
Will a reset fix every washing machine fault?+
No. A control action can end a programme or clear a display, but it does not establish that a physical or electrical fault has been repaired. Follow the model’s instructions and seek help for an unexplained returning warning.
Sources and editorial limits
Sources support the explanations and checks on this page. Follow the instructions for your exact model; these sources do not confirm the cause or condition of an individual appliance.
Read our editorial policy and source methodology.
- Beko UK: stopped washing machineGeneral three-second Start/Pause/Cancel instruction; the exact model manual takes precedence.Checked 22 September 2026
- Hotpoint UK washing-machine codesF01 is electronic circuitry, F02 motor circuitry, F03 temperature sensing and F06 the door lock. Match the exact model; the F06 entry links to a separate washer safety notice.Checked 22 September 2026
- Samsung UK washing-machine codesCode meanings from the manufacturer table reviewed on 21 September. Model and region must match. The page returned an unavailable message during the 22 September recheck; no new verification date is claimed.Checked 21 September 2026
- Beko WTK104151W user manualModel example: pages 3 and 25 cover retained/hot water; page 19 rinse hold; page 23 cancellation without automatic draining; page 26 imbalance, drainage and foam. These details do not apply to every Beko.Checked 22 September 2026
- Beko B5W5841AW manualPage 41 maps recorded E18 information to imbalance preventing spin and gives load checks. Pages 6-7 cover door, moving-drum and hot-water precautions.Checked 21 September 2026