Electrolux · Washing machines
Electrolux washer HO SE: The hot and cold inlet hoses appear reversed
THE SHORT ANSWER
The hot and cold inlet hoses appear reversed.
Electrolux identifies HO SE with this condition: The hot and cold inlet hoses appear reversed.
Press Cancel and shut off both water valves before changing any hose connection.
Water valves must be shut before disconnecting hoses. Avoid hot-water burns.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- HO SE appears on the appliance display.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Match hot supply to hot inlet and cold supply to cold inlet. Have the installer correct the arrangement if needed.
What to noteEach supply reaches its designated inlet.
Restore the supply only after connections are secure and check for leaks before use.
What to noteThe reversed-hose alert no longer repeats.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
How the display reads
The letters can appear sequentially as HO and SE, followed by the remaining cycle time.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Arrange service if HO SE persists or returns after the documented owner check.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Laundry front loading washer displaying Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection.
Electrolux · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code-specific explanation and owner troubleshooting — Electrolux front-loading washers covered by the HO SE reversed-hose support page.