Frigidaire and Electrolux Error Codes: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven

Frigidaire error codes are short messages from the control board that point to a specific problem: water that will not fill or drain, a door or lid that is not latched, a blocked dryer vent or an oven running too hot. Frigidaire is part of Electrolux, so this guide covers the codes either brand explains on its US support sites.

Codes vary by model, so confirm yours in your owner's manual or in Frigidaire's range error code guide and its companion articles.

Safety first: unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before removing any panel; electric dryers and ranges run on 240 volts. We repair gas and electric dryers and ranges. If you smell gas near a gas dryer or range, do not touch any switches or light anything; leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.

Frigidaire error codes: two things to know first

• New installs come first. Frigidaire and Electrolux both say that if the appliance was installed or moved within the last 30 days, the installer should check it first. Several of the Electrolux codes below are listed as known installation issues.
• Most codes start with a reset or a simple check. The reset depends on the appliance, so the steps are collected in one place below.

How to reset a Frigidaire appliance

• Range or wall oven: Frigidaire says to reset the range by disconnecting the power for up to 30 seconds, either by unplugging it or by flipping its breaker off and back on. Flipping the breaker also cuts power to anything else on that circuit.
• Dishwasher: after clearing i20, Frigidaire says you can press and hold Cancel, or cut the power at the breaker or by unplugging the dishwasher for 3 minutes. For PF, press Start/Cancel to clear the code and start a new cycle.
• Electrolux front-load washer, E35: press Cancel to clear the code, then Start to resume. If that fails, Electrolux describes a hard reset: unplug the washer, plug it back in and restart the cycle.
• Electrolux front-load washer, E11: do not unplug it. Electrolux says the washer may lock for up to 6 minutes after E11, and unplugging restarts the 6-minute lock.
• Electrolux dryer, E4: no reset is needed to keep drying. Electrolux says the dryer finishes the current cycle and manual cycles still work; schedule service if the code continues.

If a code comes back after the reset, the control is reporting a real fault, and the sections below say what usually needs replacing.

Frigidaire washer error codes

Frigidaire top-loaders use short E-codes:

• E1: slow or no fill. Close the lid, open both faucets fully, straighten the inlet hoses and clean the filter screens where the hoses connect. Frigidaire also suggests checking your water supply pressure.
• E2: slow or no drain. Check the fuse or breaker, straighten or clear the drain hose and check the standpipe height. Close the lid and press Start/Pause; for safety, the washer will not spin with the lid open.
• E3: lid open or lid lock failed. Close the lid fully and make sure the washer is level. If the lid does not lock after starting, Frigidaire says the lid lock or circuit board may have failed.
• E4: out of balance in spin. The washer tries to fix it automatically, and if it cannot in three attempts, redistribute the clothes. Also make sure the washer rests firmly on the floor, adjust the leveling legs and confirm the foam shipping support was removed.
• E5: not level. Adjust the leveling legs so the washer is level and not leaning back.

On Frigidaire front-loaders, F2 means too much soap or the wrong type, often with suds leaking out. Use HE detergent, use less of it, and run an empty Quick Wash to clean the unit.

Electrolux washer error codes

Electrolux front-loaders use two-digit E-codes:

• E11: long fill time. The washer is not filling during the wash phase. Make sure hot goes to hot and cold to cold, and that your water supply meets the requirements in the manual. See the reset section about the 6-minute lock.
• E21: long pump-out time. Electrolux says the most common cause is a kinked drain hose. Also check that the supply hoses are not reversed and the drain hose is installed per the manual.
• E35: overfill. The pressure sensor reads too much water. Press Cancel, then Start; if that fails, do the hard reset above.
• E41 and E42: door. E41 means the control thinks the door switch is open; E42 means the door lock is not being recognized. Clear any clothing or debris, close the door until it clicks, and check that the latch and striker work.

When to call a technician: a fill or drain code returns with the hoses right, or a door code persists with the door shut. Inlet valves, drain pumps and door locks are the usual parts, and washer repair in Atlanta covers all three; see also washer not draining or spinning.

Electrolux dryer error codes

Electrolux publishes this dryer list. For a Frigidaire dryer, confirm any code in your owner's manual.

• E42: door open. Check that nothing blocks the door and it closes fully.
• EF1: ventilation blockage. Clean the lint filter, then check the exhaust duct for bends, restrictions and blockages, and clear the outside vent. Electrolux also calls this a known installation issue.
• E4: humidity sensor failed. The dryer finishes the current cycle, and manual cycles still work. If the code continues, schedule service.
• H2 or B2: power supply issue. Electrolux says to contact your electric company.
• H4 or B4: incorrect wiring. A known installation issue; contact your installer. Wiring at the outlet or cord is a job for a licensed electrician.

A blocked vent makes any dryer slow and hot, so treat EF1 seriously; see dryer takes forever to dry. If the vent is clear and the dryer still struggles, a technician can check the dryer's heating circuit.

Frigidaire dishwasher error codes

Frigidaire's dishwasher code guide lists these:

• i20: not draining. On a new install, make sure the knockout plug in the garbage disposer was removed. Check that the drain hose is not blocked or pinched and is at the correct height, at least 32 inches from the floor, and clear the glass trap and filter.
• i40: clogged filter or sump. Clean the glass trap and filter, then run the dishwasher again.
• CL or Cd: door not latched. Close the door until it latches, and the code clears. If the door will not latch, it needs service.
• PF: loss of power. Press Start/Cancel to clear it and start a new cycle.
• Hd or HO: heating water. Not a fault. The dishwasher is heating water, which Frigidaire says takes about 1 to 2 minutes for each degree of temperature rise.

When to call a technician: i20 returns with a clean filter and a clear hose. The drain pump or a clog deeper in the drain path is the usual cause; our dishwasher not draining checklist has more, and our dishwasher repair page explains the visit.

Frigidaire oven and range error codes

Frigidaire's range guide lists these codes. For each one, start with the 30-second power reset above:

• F10: thermal runaway. The oven is detecting higher-than-normal temperatures. Turn it off and let it cool, then reset. On stone-baked pizza ovens, Frigidaire says F10 can come from the Pizza Shield sitting in the wrong rack position; its guide gives rack position 7, but check your Use and Care Guide.
• F1: shorted keypad.
• F3, F20 or F26: communication error.
• F12 and F13: micro identification and E prompt failure, both pointing to the oven's electronic control.
• F30 and F31: open or shorted probe.
• F40 and F41: cooktop lockout.
• F90 to F94: door lock issue. Press Unlock if your model has that key, then reset. Never force the door.
• A dash on the display: the cooktop is locked. Frigidaire says to press and hold Off for 6 seconds to cancel the Lock feature.

When to call a technician: any F-code that returns after the reset. If the oven keeps heating with the controls off, leave the breaker off until it is repaired. Frigidaire range and wall oven faults are handled through our range and wall oven repair page. For heating problems, see oven not heating up, and for a stuck door, oven door locked after self-clean.

What usually fails

• Washers: the water inlet valve (E1, E11), drain pump (E2, E21) and lid or door lock (E3, E42).
• Dryers: the humidity sensor (E4). EF1 is usually a vent to clean, not a part.
• Dishwashers: the drain pump or a clog in the drain path (i20).
• Ovens and ranges: the keypad (F1), door lock assembly (F90 to F94), meat probe or its jack (F30, F31), and the oven sensor or control (F10).

What it costs in Atlanta

The diagnostic is $80 on standard appliances, waived when you approve the repair. Labor starts at $180 plus parts on a dryer, $180 on a washer, dishwasher or range and $180 on a refrigerator. Typical all-in repairs on standard brands run $250–$450 for a washer, $230–$380 for a dryer, $250–$430 for a dishwasher and $230–$450 for a range. Built-in wall ovens have a $120 diagnostic and repairs from $250 plus parts, typically $330–$550 in all. You get a written flat-rate estimate before any work begins and a 60-day parts-and-labor warranty. We work on Frigidaire and Electrolux appliances; see our pricing.

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