Electrolux Dishwasher Error Codes – How To Clear – What To Check

Electrolux dishwasher flashing an error code? Electrolux dishwashers have built in diagnostic systems. If your dishwasher finds, sees, or detects a fault or error in the system, it will show an error or fault code. The error code will display where the usual numbers are on the display screen. When an error code is displayed, your dishwasher is telling you a specific fault. The error code will tell you which parts on your Electrolux dishwasher to replace or check. You can also Search YouTube for Electrolux Dishwasher Error Codes or get advice from your Electrolux dishwasher owners manual when your Electrolux Dishwasher Is Displaying An Error Code. NOTE: Before ordering any parts from the ones listed below, check that the parts will fit with your model number Electrolux dishwasher.

Electrolux dishwasher error codes

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code = Delay Lights Flashing
Fault Condition: Heating Element Fail (The water did not get to the proper temp after a certain amount of time)
Repair or Check: The heating element may have burned out. Test with a multimeter for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity replace it.
Parts Required: Heating Element

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code loc or LOC
Fault Condition: Door Is Locked
Repair or Check: Press and hold the AIR DRY pad button for 3 seconds while the door is latched (or door open on newer models). This will unlock the control pad and the light goes out. The unit will display the last cycle ran.

Electrolux dishwasher control pad panel

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 01
Fault Condition: Water Leak Is Detected (Sensor under the dishwasher detected a leak)
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher. Check hoses, pumps, and tub to find the leak. Replace any parts leaking.
Parts Required: Drain Hose – Drain Pump – Recirculation Pump

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 02
Fault Condition: Thermistor Sensor Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power power to the dishwasher and check the thermistor sensor circuit wiring. If the wiring checks out then replace the thermistor sensor.
Parts Required: Thermistor Sensor

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 03
Fault Condition: Wash Motor Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher. Inspect the wiring for the wash motor. If the wiring checks out then check for an blockage in the pump. Replace the wash motor if the pump is not blocked and the wiring checks out.
Parts Required: Wash Motor

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 04
Fault Condition: Upper Fan Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the upper fan. If the wiring checks out then replace the upper fan.
Parts Required: Upper Fan

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 05
Fault Condition: Upper Fan/Vent Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the upper fan vent. If the wiring checks out then replace the upper fan vent.
Parts Required: Upper Fan/Vent

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 06
Fault Condition: Lower Fan Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the lower fan. If the wiring checks out then replace the lower fan.
Parts Required: Lower Fan

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 07
Fault Condition: Drain Valve Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the drain valve. If the wiring checks out then replace the drain valve.
Parts Required: Drain Valve

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 08
Fault Condition: User Interface Control Fail
Repair or Check: A switch on the user interface is possibly defective. Replace the complete user interface.
Parts Required: User Interface Control

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 09
Fault Condition: Communication Fail From User Interface Control TO Electronic Control Board
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check for any loose wiring connections between the user interface control and the electronic control board. If the wires and connections check out then replace the user interface control. If the problem persists then replace the electronic control board.
Parts Required: User Interface Control – Electronic Control Board

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 10
Fault Condition: Electronic Control Board (Relay) Fail
Repair or Check: A relay on the electronic control board possibly failed. Replace the complete electronic control board.
Parts Required: Electronic Control Board

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 11
Fault Condition: Drain Valve Fail
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the drain valve. If the wiring checks out then replace the drain valve.
Parts Required: Drain Valve

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 12
Fault Condition: Drain Valve Position (Drain valve has activated when it should be turned off)
Repair or Check: Remove power to the dishwasher. Check the drain valve wiring for an issue. If the wiring checks out then replace the electronic control board. (This is because the drain valve relay on the control board is stuck) If the problem persists then replace the drain valve.
Parts Required: Electronic Control Board – Drain Valve

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 13
Fault Condition: Electronic Control Board Fail
Repair or Check: The control board has a component failure. Replace the complete electronic control board.
Parts Required: Electronic Control Board

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 30
Inconsistency between level on electronic pressure switch and level on anti boiling pressure switch.

Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code 50
Fault on the wash motor circuit. On some Electrolux dishwashers the motor has a control board located at the back at the bottom just behind the wash motor.

To find the model number of your Electrolux Dishwasher, check on the sides of the frame as shown in the image below.

Model number location on Electrolux dishwashers

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Written by Keith Schneerer

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Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.

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