Error Code: ER CE Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Communication error.
How to Fix ER CE Error (Step-by-Step)
- Begin by performing a system reset. Unplug the refrigerator from its power outlet and wait for 10 minutes to allow the internal electronics to discharge.
- Plug the refrigerator back in. Wait a few minutes to see if the control boards re-establish communication and the error clears on its own.
- If the error returns, unplug the unit again. Carefully inspect the wiring that runs to the user interface display, especially around the top door hinge area, for any pinched or broken wires.
- Locate the main control board on the back of the refrigerator behind an access panel. Remove the panel.
- Check all wire harness connections to the main board (Part No. 5304499075 or 5304527931), ensuring they are all plugged in securely.
- If connections are secure and the error remains, it indicates a failure of the main board or the display board (Part No. 5304498781), which will require replacement.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Electrolux Refrigerator
Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, sensor, defrost, dispenser, 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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.
Recommended Replacement Part
- 5304499075
- 5304527931
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Refrigerator repairs can become costly when sealed-system, control, defrost, fan, or ice-maker issues repeat.
Confirm width, height, depth, door swing, counter-depth needs, water line, and delivery path before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full refrigerator model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- [OK]Water inlet valve, ice maker, or fan failures keep returning
- [OK]Defrost heater, thermostat, or sensor faults stack up
- [OK]Compressor or sealed-system repair is not economical
- [OK]Food-loss risk is becoming a pattern
Recommended Refrigerator Replacement Options
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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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Expert: Mike Sullivan
EPA Section 608 Certified Technician with 18+ years experience.
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