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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error IC2

Communication error with the main control board.

Communication error with the main control board.

HardStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error IC2
Error codeIC2Dishwasher

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Turn off the power to the dishwasher at

    Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker. This is a critical safety step to prevent electric shock.

  2. 2
    Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) of the

    Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) of the dishwasher. It is typically held in place by two or more screws.

  3. 3
    Locate the main control board

    Locate the main control board. It is usually housed in a plastic protective case on the right side, near the floor.

A quick explanation

What does IC2 mean?

Communication error with the main control board.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error IC2

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

  1. 1

    Turn off the power to the dishwasher at

    Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker. This is a critical safety step to prevent electric shock.

  2. 2

    Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) of the

    Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) of the dishwasher. It is typically held in place by two or more screws.

  3. 3

    Locate the main control board

    Locate the main control board. It is usually housed in a plastic protective case on the right side, near the floor.

  4. 4

    Take a clear photo of the wire connections

    Take a clear photo of the wire connections to the control board for reference. Carefully disconnect all wire harnesses from the old board. Most have locking tabs that need to be pressed to release.

  5. 5

    Remove the old control board from its housing

    Remove the old control board from its housing. It may be held by plastic clips or screws.

  6. 6

    Install the new main control board, ensuring it

    Install the new main control board, ensuring it is securely clipped or screwed into place. Reconnect all the wire harnesses by referring to the photo you took earlier.

  7. 7

    Reattach the lower access panel and restore power

    Reattach the lower access panel and restore power at the circuit breaker. Run a test cycle to confirm the repair.

  8. 8

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix IC2 Error (Step-by-Step) Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker. This is a critical safety step to prevent electric shock.Remove the lower access panel (kickplate) of the dishwasher. It is typically held in place by two or more screws.Locate the main control board. It is usually housed in a plastic protective case on the right side, near the floor.Take a clear photo of the wire connections to the control board for reference. Carefully disconnect all wire harnesses from the old board. Most have locking tabs that need to be pressed to release.Remove the old control board from its housing. It may be held by plastic clips or screws.Install the new main control board, ensuring it is securely clipped or screwed into place. Reconnect all the wire harnesses by referring to the photo you took earlier.Reattach the lower access panel and restore power at the circuit breaker. Run a test cycle to confirm the repair.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. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Electrolux dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Electrolux dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: standing-water, drain, and incomplete-cycle symptoms after filter and hose checks. Search Amazon for Electrolux dishwasher drain pump Electrolux dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill or low-water symptoms after supply and float checks. Search Amazon for Electrolux dishwasher water inlet valve Electrolux dishwasher control board Common replacement category: Electronic control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating control faults after latch, wiring, and power checks. Search Amazon for Electrolux dishwasher control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Electrolux dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.

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.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Electrolux Dishwasher error IC2 points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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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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