Error Code: I5E Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Wash motor error.
How to Fix I5E Error (Step-by-Step)
- Shut off the electricity to the dishwasher at your home’s circuit breaker panel.
- Turn off the hot water supply line, which is usually located under the kitchen sink.
- Gently pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the wash motor at the base.
- Visually inspect the wash motor for any obvious signs of damage or blockages in the pump housing.
- Carefully check the electrical connections on the motor, ensuring the wire harness is securely plugged in and shows no signs of damage.
- If the connections are secure and there are no blockages, the motor itself has likely failed.
- Replace the entire wash motor and pump assembly, reconnect the wiring and hoses, and then restore power and water.
- 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.
Recommended Replacement Part
- 154853801
- 807473201
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Dishwasher repairs can add up quickly when the pump, control, heater, or leak-related parts fail.
Confirm cabinet width, water line, drain routing, electrical connection, and panel style before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full dishwasher model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- [OK]Drain pump or circulation pump failure
- [OK]Leaking tub, door, or float-switch issues
- [OK]Heater or control failures on an older unit
- [OK]Repeated poor washing or drying performance
Recommended Dishwasher Replacement Options
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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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Expert: Mike Sullivan
EPA Section 608 Certified Technician with 18+ years experience.
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