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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error C6

Boiler temperature sensor out of order.

Boiler temperature sensor out of order.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error C6
Error codeC6Dishwasher

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Ensure the boiler temperature sensor's connector is securely plugged in.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Check the wiring for any damage or loose connections.

A quick explanation

What does C6 mean?

Boiler temperature sensor out of order.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error C6

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply at your home's circuit breaker panel.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the components underneath.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate the boiler assembly and the temperature sensor that is mounted on it.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Unplug the electrical connector from the sensor carefully.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Remove the old sensor from the boiler. It may be held in place by a clip or be threaded.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Install the new temperature sensor, ensuring it is securely fitted, and reconnect the electrical wires.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Restore power and run a wash cycle to ensure the error code is cleared.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix C6 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply at your home's circuit breaker panel.Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the components underneath.Locate the boiler assembly and the temperature sensor that is mounted on it.Unplug the electrical connector from the sensor carefully and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove the old sensor from the boiler. It may be held in place by a clip or be threaded.Install the new temperature sensor, ensuring it is securely fitted, and reconnect the electrical wires.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. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Loose connection at the boiler temperature sensor
  • Damaged wiring to the sensor
  • Faulty boiler temperature sensor

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 154248901

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

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error C6 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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