Electrolux Dishwasher error code
Electrolux Dishwasher Error MACHINE-CARE-2
This indicator lights up when the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning using the Machine Care
This indicator lights up when the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning using the Machine Care program.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1When the 'Machine Care' indicator is lit, it
When the 'Machine Care' indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning.
- 2Ensure the dishwasher is completely empty of all
Ensure the dishwasher is completely empty of all dishes, cutlery, and racks.
- 3Purchase a recommended dishwasher cleaning product (citric acid
Purchase a recommended dishwasher cleaning product (citric acid or a specialized cleaner).
A quick explanation
What does MACHINE-CARE-2 mean?
This indicator lights up when the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning using the Machine Care program.
The answer you came for
How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error MACHINE-CARE-2
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
When the 'Machine Care' indicator is lit, it
When the 'Machine Care' indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning.
- 2
Ensure the dishwasher is completely empty of all
Ensure the dishwasher is completely empty of all dishes, cutlery, and racks.
- 3
Purchase a recommended dishwasher cleaning product (citric acid
Purchase a recommended dishwasher cleaning product (citric acid or a specialized cleaner).
- 4
Place the cleaner inside the dishwasher as per
Place the cleaner inside the dishwasher as per the product's instructions. Some are placed in the detergent dispenser, others on the bottom of the tub.
- 5
Close the dishwasher door and select the 'Machine
Close the dishwasher door and select the 'Machine Care' program from the control panel.
- 6
Start the cycle and allow it to run
Start the cycle and allow it to run to completion to thoroughly clean the interior, pipes, and spray arms.
- 7
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 MACHINE CARE Error (Step-by-Step) When the 'Machine Care' indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning.Ensure the dishwasher is completely empty of all dishes, cutlery, and racks.Purchase a recommended dishwasher cleaning product (citric acid or a specialized cleaner).Place the cleaner inside the dishwasher as per the product's instructions. Some are placed in the detergent dispenser, others on the bottom of the tub.Close the dishwasher door and select the 'Machine Care' program from the control panel.Start the cycle and allow it to run to completion to thoroughly clean the interior, pipes, and spray arms.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 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.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
No replacement part recommended for this code
The researched guidance for Electrolux Dishwasher error MACHINE-CARE-2 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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