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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error C9

Automatic hood is out of order.

Automatic hood is out of order.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE$100 - $250 Range
Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error C9
Error codeC9Dishwasher

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    Check 1

    This error code indicates an issue with the automatic hood and requires diagnosis and repair by an authorized service technician.

A quick explanation

What does C9 mean?

Automatic hood is out of order.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error C9

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

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    Step 1

    1. De-energize the dishwasher by unplugging it or switching off the breaker.

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    Step 2

    2. Open the dishwasher door and remove the inner door panel screws.

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    Step 3

    3. Locate the automatic hood mechanism and control board.

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    Step 4

    4. Disconnect all wire harnesses from the control board.

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    Step 5

    5. Replace the control board and any faulty hood components.

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    Step 6

    6. Reassemble the door panel and restore power to test the new parts.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix C9 Error (Step-by-Step) De-energize the dishwasher by unplugging it or switching off the breaker.Open the dishwasher door and remove the inner door panel screws.Locate the automatic hood mechanism and control board and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Disconnect all wire harnesses from the control board and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Replace the control board and any faulty hood components and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Reassemble the door panel and restore power to test the new parts.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Electrolux Dishwasher Focused repair path: dishwasher fill, drain, wash, heat, latch, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux dishwasher repeats the same code after a clean reset. Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response. Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage. Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure. Use the complete Electrolux dishwasher model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Verified Compatible Alternatives:154663004154750502807024501

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Issue with the automatic hood

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 117492651

Price noted in the current guide: $12-$288

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error C9 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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