Fridge freezers · UK & Europe

Electrolux, AEG & Zanussi fridge freezer error E10

Your Electrolux, AEG or Zanussi fridge freezer shows E10. Most of the time it clears on its own once the fridge cools down.

Short answer

The fridge compartment is not cold enough (often after a power cut or warm food).

What E10 means on Electrolux, AEG & Zanussi

On Electrolux, AEG and Zanussi fridge freezers, E10 is a warning that the fridge compartment is not cold enough. The makers say it is most likely after a long power failure, or after hot or a lot of room-temperature food went in. It usually clears once the fridge has cooled down.

Safety first. Switch the appliance off at the wall or breaker before you open any panel. Heaters, pumps and control boards run on mains voltage: replacing them is a job for a qualified technician. More safety notes

Step-by-step fix

  1. Turn the temperature down or use Super Cool

    Lower the fridge setting or switch on Super Cool. The code should clear once the target temperature is reached.

  2. Keep the doors shut

    Every opening lets cold air out and slows recovery. Give it a few hours.

  3. Free the air vents

    Move food away from the vent holes at the back and top of the fridge compartment so cold air can circulate.

  4. Move food off the sensor

    Keep packs away from the temperature sensor, usually on the inside wall.

  5. Check food safety (general advice)

    If the fridge was warm for a long time, check chilled food such as meat, fish and dairy, and throw away anything you are unsure about.

  6. Book a technicianCall a pro

    If E10 persists after these steps, book a professional technician to diagnose the cooling system.

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Common causes

  • Long power cut
  • Hot food or a large warm shop just loaded
  • Doors opened often while it recovers
  • Air vent holes inside blocked by food
  • Food touching the temperature sensor
  • Cooling fault (if it never clears)

How to prevent it

  • Let hot food cool before refrigerating
  • Do not pack food against the back vents
  • Check the door seals for gaps once a year
  • Use Super Cool before a big shop

Tools & parts you may need

  • Optional: a fridge thermometer to check the real temperature (general advice)

FAQ

How long should E10 take to clear?

It clears once the fridge reaches its set temperature. Keeping the doors closed speeds this up. If it persists, Electrolux advises booking a technician.

Is my food safe?

General advice: check your local food-safety guidance. Chilled food such as meat, fish and dairy that has been warm for a long time may not be safe.

Sources

Checked on 26 October 2026. Codes can differ between model generations: your own manual always wins. Spotted an error? See About & corrections.

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