Written by
Annika Berglund Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE12
ApplianceWasher
Seeing E12 on an Asko washer means the control has logged a motor error. Instructions for use covering the WM85.1 and the WM75.B carry this code, and each gives one short remedy.
E12 at a glance
Reported fault: motor error
Listed for: WM85.1 and WM75.B
Owner action in the manual: restart the program
If the code comes back: arrange a technician visit
Walking through the restart
Start the cycle over from its beginning.
Keep an eye on the display while the washer gets going.
Should E12 show up a second time, stop running loads and book a technician.
Washer repair around San Francisco and the Bay Area
Motor trouble on an Asko is handled through our Asko washer repair team, reachable at (415) 993-3547. Have the E12 code, the model number off the nameplate (WM85.1 or WM75.B) and a note that you restarted the program ready before you dial.
Model compatibility: Asko reuses codes across series and model years, so E12 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E12 is a motor error on the WM85.1 and WM75.B washers.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, water lines, sealed cooling systems or anything behind a panel. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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