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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error C2

Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis

Draining problem or boiler temperature is too high on professional models.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error C2
Error codeC2Dishwasher

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Clean the main filter and the sump area to ensure there are no obstructions.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Ensure the drain hose is not kinked, blocked, or improperly installed.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    If the dishwasher is newly installed, make sure the blanking plug has been removed from the sink drain.

A quick explanation

What does C2 mean?

Draining problem or boiler temperature is too high on professional models.

The full model number matters. Appliances can show the same code while using different wiring, sensors, or control parts.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error C2

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Turn off the dishwasher's power at the circuit breaker. 2. Open the dishwasher door and remove the bottom dish rack. 3. Locate and remove the filter assembly at the bottom of the tub by twisting it loose. Clean it thoroughly under running water. 4. Inspect the sump area below the filter for any food particles or debris and clean it out. 5. Check the drain hose for any clogs or kinks that could prevent proper draining. 6. On professional models, this can also indicate a high boiler temperature, which requires inspection of the temperature sensor and heating element by a qualified technician.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix C2 Error (Step-by-Step) Turn off the dishwasher's power at the circuit breaker and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Open the dishwasher door and remove the bottom dish rack.Locate and remove the filter assembly at the bottom of the tub by twisting it loose. Clean it thoroughly under running water.Inspect the sump area below the filter for any food particles or debris and clean it out.Check the drain hose for any clogs or kinks that could prevent proper draining.On professional models, this can also indicate a high boiler temperature, which requires inspection of the temperature sensor and heating element by a qualified service.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:11131600045304483441

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Record the complete model number and use model-specific diagnostics before ordering.

What may be causing it?

  • Clogged filters
  • Kinked, blocked, or improperly installed drain hose
  • Sink drain blanking plug not removed on new installation
  • Faulty pressure switch or control board

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 154868201

Price noted in the current guide: $25-$45

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error C2 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dishwasher model number before ordering.

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