Electrolux Washer error code
Electrolux Washer Error PAU
The wash cycle is paused.
The wash cycle is paused.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
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Press the Start/Pause button to resume the wash cycle.
A quick explanation
What does PAU mean?
The wash cycle is paused.
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How to fix Electrolux washer error PAU
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. The 'PAU' code indicates that the wash cycle has been paused.
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Step 2
2. To resume the cycle, simply press the 'Start/Pause' button.
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3. If you wish to change the cycle or options, you may need to press the 'Cancel' button first.
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Step 4
4. After making any desired changes, select a new cycle and press the 'Start' button.
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5. If the machine does not respond, try turning the power off and on again at the circuit breaker to reset the washer's electronics.
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How to Fix PAU Error (Step-by-Step) The ‘PAU’ code indicates that the wash cycle has been paused. To resume the cycle, simply press the ‘Start/Pause’ button. If you wish to change the cycle or options, you may need to press the ‘Cancel’ button first. After making any desired changes, select a new cycle and press the ‘Start’ button. If the machine does not respond, try turning the power off and on again at the circuit breaker to reset the washer’s electronics. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.
What to Check Next on This Electrolux Washer Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, 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 washer 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 washer 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 Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Electrolux washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Electrolux washer drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks. Search Amazon for Electrolux washer drain pump Electrolux washer water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill and slow-fill symptoms after supply checks. Search Amazon for Electrolux washer water inlet valve Electrolux washer door lock Common replacement category: Door lock / latch Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: start, lock, or spin symptoms tied to door-lock feedback. Search Amazon for Electrolux washer door lock Before ordering: match the part to the complete Electrolux washer model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Browse all Electrolux error codes: Electrolux Error Codes
What may be causing it?
- The wash cycle has been manually paused.
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
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Recommended part for this error code
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The researched guidance for Electrolux Washer error PAU points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.
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