Modern Electrolux washing machines are equipped with a self-diagnosis system. It allows the device to study its condition and notify the user if a breakdown is detected. In this case, an error code is displayed on the screen. By deciphering the message using the instructions, the owner of the equipment will be able to understand whether it is possible to fix the equipment on their own or whether it is necessary to seek help from professionals.
The most common error codes
The codes that appear on the display consist of English letters and numbers. When a failure alert appears on the display for the first time, you can try reset error because it may be caused by a power surge or other factors. To do this, you need to unplug the power cord from the outlet or extension cord, wait twenty minutes, and then turn the washing machine back on. If the error message appears again, you should consult the user manual to find out what the error message on the display means.
EF0
Code EF0 (on some models e20, e21, e23, e24, c2) indicates problems with draining used water from the tank. Problems could arise in the operation of the pump either due to blockage, bending or defective drain hose.
If the hose is clean, you need to unscrew the filter, which is located on the front side at the bottom of the device, thoroughly clean it of accumulated debris, then rinse it. If no blockages are found in these units, you need to disconnect the Electrolux washing machine from the communications, lay it on its side, and get to the drain pipe. Unclench the clamp, unscrew the fasteners, disconnect the pressure tap chamber, and pull out the pipe. If it is clogged, you need to clean it.
To disconnect the pump, you need to disconnect the equipment from the network, water supply and sewerage, turn the washing machine around, unscrew the back cover, disconnect the wires from the water level sensor, then unscrew the fasteners, remove the clamps and pull the part together with the pipe out of the tank.
Drain pump need to be inspected for debris and external damage and cleaned if necessary. Then you need to test the pump with a multimeter operating in ohmmeter mode. If it is working properly, the values on the instrument display will be equal to 190 ohms or close to this figure. If the data differs significantly, the pump must be replaced.
If, upon inspection of the above components, it was not possible to identify a breakdown, the control board should be diagnosed. It is not recommended to do this on your own; the user must contact the service center representatives.
E30
If the Electrolux washing machine displays error e30, this indicates a problem with the pressure switch. This happens if the sensor shows values exceeding the permissible values, if the water level is not measured, and also if the amount of water in the tank is more than necessary.
Knowing how to fix the problem, the user can fix the problem on his own. To do this, you need to disconnect the sensor, check the tubes for blockages and clean them if necessary, check the pressure switch chamber.
E50
The e50 fault code reports a number of possible faults. One of the reasons is a breakdown of the control triac. It is also worth checking the tachometer and related parts, drive motor reverse, and control board. Error e50 can also occur when the bearings are deformed.
E51
If the triac controlling the drive motor breaks, error e51 is triggered. It is necessary to disassemble the washing machine, remove the control board, diagnose the triac and, if it is faulty, replace it with a new part.
E60
Code e60 indicates that the temperature threshold in the cooling radiator has been exceeded. The maximum allowable limit for this part is 88°C. To eliminate such a malfunction, it is necessary to install a new electronic unit.
E70
Error E70 indicates that the temperature sensor (NTC) circuit is damaged. To fix a faulty unit, you will need to ring each link in this chain.
E90
Error code e90 indicates that there is no communication in the control and display module. It is necessary to diagnose the connector contacts. If Electrolux washing machine located in a room with high humidity, they could oxidize. In this case, they need to be cleaned and treated with alcohol. The second possible reason for this malfunction is failure of the board itself. To replace it, you must contact a service center.
How to recognize the code on an Electrolux washing machine without a display
On simple models of Electrolux washing machines there is no display, but they also have a diagnostic system. They notify the user of an error by blinking LEDs. There are many control panels for such machines, but the control module used is of primary importance.
On Electrolux washing machines with an EWM 1000 control module, two LEDs indicate the error code. The first refers to the “Start” button, and the second is an indicator signaling the end of the wash. These LEDs blink, then stop briefly and blink again in a preset sequence. The number of blinks of the first LED indicates the starting digit of the error code, the second LED – the last digit. For example, if the initial LED blinked five times and the last LED blinked once, the error code is 51.
Electrolux washing machines with an EWM 2000 control module have a more difficult to understand error code pattern. To read the fault message, you need to look at the right side of the control panel. There are eight indicators there. The four LEDs on the top indicate the first digit of the fault code, the four LEDs on the bottom indicate the second digit.
To calculate the error code, you need to look at the table.
| LED number in group | Number | |||||||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10, A | 11, B | 12, C | 13, D | 14, E | 15, F | |
| 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | – | – | – | – | X | X | X | X | – | – | – | – | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | – | – | X | X | – | – | X | X | – | – | X | X | – | – | X | X |
| 1 | – | X | – | X | – | X | – | X | – | X | – | X | – | X | – | X |
LED numbers are calculated starting from the bottom. For example, if the first LED and the fourth are lit in the top row, then the initial digit in the fault code is 9. Now you should pay attention to the second row. If only the first LED is lit, the second digit of the code is 1. Thus, the fault code is E91.
Conclusion
If an Electrolux washing machine with a self-diagnosis system detects a malfunction, it alerts the owner of the device with an error code on the screen or, if the model does not have a display, by flashing indicators. To understand what to do with the Electrolux washing machine and how to fix the breakdown, you should decipher the code using the instruction manual.
If it does not contain such information, you should contact the manufacturer’s official website. Having found out which module is damaged, the user will be able to decide whether he can fix the problem himself or whether it is better to seek the help of professionals.
