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Error codeEr08
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesEIDW6105, EIDW5905
Quick answer
Electrolux dishwasher code Er08 indicates touch-control switch is shorted or not responding correctly.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and control generations, so Er08 may mean something different on another appliance or platform. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
If your Electrolux dishwasher displays Er08, the control has detected touch-control switch is shorted or not responding correctly. Start with the checks that are safe to perform without opening the appliance. Use the observed symptoms and the full model number to confirm the correct diagnostic path.
On this Electrolux platform, the code is a starting point for diagnosis: touch-control switch is shorted or not responding correctly. Observed behavior such as a control key may not respond should be recorded because it helps distinguish stuck or contaminated touch key from moisture on the control area.
This code is documented in Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data. Confirm the exact model before applying this diagnostic path.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
a control key may not respond
dishwasher may beep unexpectedly
cycle selection may be difficult
Why it happens
Possible causes
stuck or contaminated touch key
moisture on the control area
user-interface electronics issue
control wiring problem
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Dry the control panel with a soft cloth.
Make sure no object is resting against the controls.
Disconnect power for several minutes and retry.
Do not disassemble the console.
Important safety warning. Stop after one reset if the same code returns.
Get help
When to call a technician
Book repair if Er08 persists because the console or control circuitry may need testing.
A returning Er08 should be diagnosed with the model-specific service path. Tell the technician whether a control key may not respond; that observation can help prioritize stuck or contaminated touch key.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
If the code returns after the safe checks, book a repair visit and share the exact display plus your full model number.
Electrolux Dishwasher Repair for common Electrolux problems, safe troubleshooting, error-code context, and signs it is time to schedule professional service.
It indicates touch-control switch is shorted or not responding correctly. Confirm the full model number because Electrolux diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks on this page and one power reset when appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Do not keep using the dishwasher if controls activate unpredictably. A single retest is reasonable after the panel is dry and power is reset.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data sheet 154676604.
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