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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error I30-E30-3-FLASHES-3

Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.

Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.

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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error I30-E30-3-FLASHES-3
Error codeI30-E30-3-FLASHES-3Dishwasher

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

  1. 1
    Turn the appliance off to the dishwasher immediately

    Turn the appliance off to the dishwasher immediately at the circuit breaker to prevent electrical hazards.

  2. 2
    Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter

    Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the base pan.

  3. 3
    You will likely find water in the base

    You will likely find water in the base pan. Use towels or a sponge to completely dry the area.

A quick explanation

What does I30-E30-3-FLASHES-3 mean?

Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error I30-E30-3-FLASHES-3

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

  1. 1

    Turn the appliance off to the dishwasher immediately

    Turn the appliance off to the dishwasher immediately at the circuit breaker to prevent electrical hazards.

  2. 2

    Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter

    Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the base pan.

  3. 3

    You will likely find water in the base

    You will likely find water in the base pan. Use towels or a sponge to completely dry the area.

  4. 4

    The anti-flood system is triggered by a float

    The anti-flood system is triggered by a float switch (Part #154773201) that rises with the water level. Locate this switch in the base pan.

  5. 5

    Once the pan is dry, the switch should

    Once the pan is dry, the switch should reset. However, you must find the source of the leak (e.g., a loose hose, cracked pump, or bad seal).

  6. 6

    After fixing the leak source, ensure the float

    After fixing the leak source, ensure the float switch moves freely and is not stuck.

  7. 7

    Reinstall the dishwasher, restore power, and run a

    Reinstall the dishwasher, restore power, and run a cycle while monitoring for any new leaks.

  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 I30, E30, 3 FLASHES Error (Step-by-Step) Turn the appliance off to the dishwasher immediately at the circuit breaker to prevent electrical hazards.Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the base pan.You will likely find water in the base pan. Use towels or a sponge to completely dry the area.The anti-flood system is triggered by a float switch (Part #154773201) that rises with the water level. Locate this switch in the base pan.Once the pan is dry, the switch should reset. However, you must find the source of the leak (e.g., a loose hose, cracked pump, or bad seal).After fixing the leak source, ensure the float switch moves freely and is not stuck.Reinstall the dishwasher, restore power, and run a cycle while monitoring for any new leaks.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.

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

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 154773201

Price noted in the current guide: $15-$35

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error I30-E30-3-FLASHES-3 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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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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