That indicates that the door is not closed.
Ensure that nothing is preventing the door closing successfully and try again
SOURCE: e40 error code
The E40 error code indicates a loss of electrical power usually but not always due to the door not shutting properly or not locking. But, since you smelled burning it could be any electrical short that blew a fuse and shut the machine down. It could also be the motor windings with the internal overload protector shutting it down.
SOURCE: Washing Machine does not work and shows error code E40
E40 is a door related problem. Possible causes are faulty door interlock or door circuit triac on the main PCB.
Most likely cause is the door interlock.
SOURCE: error codes for Electrolux front load washer EWF 1087
E40 error is door interlock faulty, could be the lock or it could be the pcb u have to test them.
SOURCE: Electrolux front loading machine shows
E40: Door open, Interlock, wiring or main PCB failed.
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