Electrolux E00 fridge freezer: what it means & what to check

What E00 actually means

The control board has lost proper communication with the display, or has failed its own internal memory check, so the appliance stops normal running and shows a fault instead.

On the Electrolux codes we cover, an E0-type code covers a fault between the electronic control and the display board, and on the air-conditioning products in this model list it is described as an EEPROM parameter error — the main chip not reading its stored settings correctly. Either way it is an electronics fault rather than anything to do with cooling performance, and the unit halts because it cannot trust its own control data. We should be straight with you: the documents we have are inconsistent about the exact three-digit form E00 on a fridge freezer, so treat this as the general picture rather than a confirmed diagnosis for your model.

What E00 looks like on a Electrolux fridge freezer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux fridge freezer, E00 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not cooling
Freezer not freezing
Ice building up at the back
Food going off in the fridge
Running constantly and never getting cold
Noisy fan
Not getting cold evenly
Cuts out after a few minutes

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Loose or damaged ribbon connection between the display and the main control board
Corrupted stored settings on the control board's memory chip
Failed main control board
Moisture or condensation reaching the control electronics
Power supply disturbance or brownout during operation

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Turn the appliance off at the wall, leave it for a minute or two, then switch it back on — a genuine memory glitch will sometimes clear on a restart
Check the plug is fully home in a socket that is not shared with an extension lead or adaptor
Note whether the appliance is still cooling, and whether the code returns straight away or after a while — that is useful information for whoever attends

Which Electrolux models show E00

E00 means the same thing on all 12 of these models. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

AKA23 · EN6086JOX · EPF09V1S8 · EPF18V1O8 · EPF18V1O9 · EPF27V1O9 · EPF36V1O8 · EPS09V39HWO · EPS09V57HWI · EXM12HJESI · GT316 · LCB1AF10W0

Common questions about Electrolux E00

What does E00 mean on a Electrolux fridge freezer?

The control board has lost proper communication with the display, or has failed its own internal memory check, so the appliance stops normal running and shows a fault instead. On the Electrolux codes we cover, an E0-type code covers a fault between the electronic control and the display board, and on the air-conditioning products in this model list it is described as an EEPROM parameter error — the main chip not reading its stored settings correctly. Either way it is an electronics fault rather than anything to do with cooling performance, and the unit halts because it cannot trust its own control data. We should be straight with you: the documents we have are inconsistent about the exact three-digit form E00 on a fridge freezer, so treat this as the general picture rather than a confirmed diagnosis for your model.

Can I fix Electrolux E00 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the appliance off at the wall, leave it for a minute or two, then switch it back on — a genuine memory glitch will sometimes clear on a restart.
Check the plug is fully home in a socket that is not shared with an extension lead or adaptor.
Note whether the appliance is still cooling, and whether the code returns straight away or after a while — that is useful information for whoever attends.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E00?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E00?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most fridge freezer faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Electrolux E00 error — fridge freezer