Continental Girbau Inteli Washer Error Code 34: Inverter Disconnection

What does Continental Girbau error code 34 mean?

This code reports a non-controlled disconnection of the inverter, meaning the inverter dropped off the link without the control asking it to. The microprocessor expected the inverter to be present and answering, and found it gone, so it stops the cycle and shows 34 (Inverter disconnection). On the Inteli table, code 34 sits in the same action group as codes 2 and 4. The checks are the incoming line voltage to the inverter, within 10 percent of its rating, a clean and well-seated communication cable at the microprocessor and the inverter, and, depending on size, the discharge resistor and earth on RMG055 and smaller, or the inductor on EH060 and larger. Nothing in the table ties this code to one failed part. A supply drop at the wrong moment, a loose cable or an inverter that shut itself down could all look like a sudden disconnection, so the checks come before any replacement.

Affected models and control systems

Continental Girbau E-Series washer-extractors with Inteli control, sheet names RMG055 and smaller and EH060 and larger. Washers with Logi, LogiPro or Vended control use ALn alarms instead.

Code numbers and their meaning can change between control generations. We match the full model and control before acting on a code.

What you may notice

• Code 34 on the display
• Cycle stops without warning
• Drum coasts to a halt

Possible causes

Likely causes — what usually sits behind error code 34 on this control. A technician confirms which one it is before any part is replaced.

• Supply dropping briefly when the motor starts
• Cable connector pulled slightly out by vibration
• Inverter resetting itself after heat or a power spike

Safe checks before calling for service

How a technician diagnoses error code 34

1. Read the code and note when it appeared.
2. Measure line voltage at the inverter and compare it with the rating.
3. Inspect and reseat the communication cable.
4. Check the discharge resistor and earth, or the inductor by size.
5. Replace the inverter or microprocessor only after the link tests good.

How error code 34 differs from similar codes

Code 34 shares the action group of codes 2 and 4. Code 3 is the inverter blocking itself for safety.

Technical reference

Document

Inteli Control Error Codes ST-102. R2 E-Series Inteli Control

Maker documentation

Continental Girbau owner support

Edition

7/17/2023

Models / control

E-Series washer-extractors with Inteli control (sheet names RMG055 and smaller, EH060 and larger)

Section

Alarm table, p.1-5

Checked

October 2026

We use the maker's document to read the code and do not reproduce it. Always confirm the complete model and control before applying these steps.