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Error codeEr01
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesEIDW6105, EIDW5905
Quick answer
Electrolux dishwasher code Er01 indicates water detected in the base pan by the leak detector.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and control generations, so Er01 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 Er01, the control has detected water detected in the base pan by the leak detector. 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.
The service meaning of this display is platform-dependent: water detected in the base pan by the leak detector. The same display can accompany dishwasher may stop and drain, so the next step is to rule out internal water leak before moving deeper into loose water connection.
This code is documented in Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data. Confirm the exact model before applying this diagnostic path.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
dishwasher may stop and drain
water may collect in the base pan
cycle may not restart normally
Why it happens
Possible causes
internal water leak
loose water connection
overfill condition
leak-detection circuit issue
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Turn the dishwasher off and close the water supply if you see active leaking.
Check only visible hose and connection points for water.
Make sure the dishwasher is level and the door closes normally.
Do not remove lower panels while the unit is energized.
Important safety warning. Stop using the dishwasher if water is escaping from the appliance or the leak code returns.
Get help
When to call a technician
Professional service is appropriate for Er01 because the source of water in the base pan usually requires internal inspection.
If the display comes back, record Er01, the model number, and whether dishwasher may stop and drain. Those details help the repair visit start with checks around internal water leak instead of a generic parts swap.
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 water detected in the base pan by the leak detector. 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.
No. If water is leaking or collecting in the base pan, shut off the water supply and arrange diagnosis before using the dishwasher again.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data sheet 154676604.
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