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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error I40-E40-3

Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.

Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.

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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error I40-E40-3
Error codeI40-E40-3Dishwasher

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Open the dishwasher door and pull out the

    Open the dishwasher door and pull out the lower dish rack completely.

  2. 2
    Locate the filter assembly in the bottom of

    Locate the filter assembly in the bottom of the dishwasher tub. It usually consists of a coarse filter plate and a fine filter cylinder.

  3. 3
    Turn the cylindrical fine filter counter-clockwise to unlock

    Turn the cylindrical fine filter counter-clockwise to unlock it and lift it out.

A quick explanation

What does I40-E40-3 mean?

Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error I40-E40-3

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

  1. 1

    Open the dishwasher door and pull out the

    Open the dishwasher door and pull out the lower dish rack completely.

  2. 2

    Locate the filter assembly in the bottom of

    Locate the filter assembly in the bottom of the dishwasher tub. It usually consists of a coarse filter plate and a fine filter cylinder.

  3. 3

    Turn the cylindrical fine filter counter-clockwise to unlock

    Turn the cylindrical fine filter counter-clockwise to unlock it and lift it out.

  4. 4

    Lift out the flat, coarse filter plate from

    Lift out the flat, coarse filter plate from the bottom of the tub.

  5. 5

    Thoroughly rinse both filter components under warm running

    Thoroughly rinse both filter components under warm running water. Use a soft brush to gently scrub away any stubborn food particles or grease.

  6. 6

    Once clean, place the coarse filter back into

    Once clean, place the coarse filter back into position first, ensuring it lays flat. Then, insert the fine filter and turn it clockwise to lock it securely in place.

  7. 7

    If the filter is damaged or cannot be

    If the filter is damaged or cannot be cleaned, replace it with a new assembly (Part #A00055408).

  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 I40, E40 Error (Step-by-Step) Open the dishwasher door and pull out the lower dish rack completely.Locate the filter assembly in the bottom of the dishwasher tub. It usually consists of a coarse filter plate and a fine filter cylinder.Turn the cylindrical fine filter counter-clockwise to unlock it and lift it out.Lift out the flat, coarse filter plate from the bottom of the tub.Thoroughly rinse both filter components under warm running water. Use a soft brush to gently scrub away any stubborn food particles or grease.Once clean, place the coarse filter back into position first, ensuring it lays flat. Then, insert the fine filter and turn it clockwise to lock it securely in place.If the filter is damaged or cannot be cleaned, replace it with a new assembly (Part #A00055408).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: A00055408

Price noted in the current guide: $18-$45

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error I40-E40-3 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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