Error guide
Code overview
Quick answer — What the Asko washer E12 motor error means on WM85.1 and WM75.B, and what the manual says to do.
The washer reports a motor error.
Model note: ASKO reuses codes across series and model years, so E12 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm against your model’s documentation and record the full model number before acting.
- Error code: E12
- Appliance: Washer
When an Asko washer shows E12, the display is reporting a motor error. The instructions for use list this code for the WM85.1 and WM75.B washing machines, and the guidance is brief.
What the manual asks you to do
Run the program again from the start. A single message may not repeat. If E12 comes back after that restart, the manual tells you to call a service technician instead of running more cycles.
Codes with similar handling
- E11 is the overflow message for water overflowing, and it also ends with a restart.
- E13 is the unevenly distributed laundry message, so read the display carefully before acting.
Asko washer service in Los Angeles
For Asko washing machine service in Los Angeles, call (310) 651-7716. Tell us the code E12, the model number and that you already restarted the program. Details on washing machine repair are on the service page.
Source: ASKO WM85.1 US/CA Instructions for Use (12-17); ASKO WM75.B US/CA Instructions for Use (04-18)
Safety first
Important safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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