Error Code: I5C Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Drain pump motor abnormal high current detected.
How to Fix I5C Error (Step-by-Step)
- Turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker.
- Shut off the water supply, usually under the sink and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Place towels under the dishwasher and pull it out from the cabinet to access the drain pump at the bottom.
- Disconnect the drain hose and the wire harness from the pump.
- Check the pump and hoses for any clogs or foreign objects that could be causing the motor to overwork.
- If no blockages are found, the drain pump is likely faulty and needs to be replaced with a new one.
- Reconnect all hoses and wires, slide the dishwasher back in, and restore power and water to test.
- 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.
- A00044305
- 5304524920
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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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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