Electrolux E05 hob: what it means & what to check

What E05 actually means

The hob has decided the temperature sensor on one of its cooking zones is reading a short circuit, so it has shut that zone down.

Every induction zone has a sensor sitting against the coil under the glass that tells the electronics how hot things are getting. On these Electrolux induction hobs, E05 (shown as "E5" on the older one-digit displays) means that sensor has gone short circuit, and because the hob can no longer trust the temperature reading it refuses to power the zone rather than risk overheating the glass and the electronics. Usually the code appears in the display for one particular zone while the rest of the hob carries on working normally.

What E05 looks like on a Electrolux hob

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux hob, E05 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not heating up
Takes ages to get to temperature
Cuts out part way through cooking
Noisy fan
Not getting cold evenly
Cuts out after a few minutes
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up

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

Failed coil temperature sensor on the affected zone
Damaged or chafed sensor wiring, or a corroded plug on the power board
Heat damage after a pan has boiled dry or a zone has been run hard for a long time
Moisture or spillage that has worked its way under the glass onto the sensor
Less often, a fault on the power board itself that misreads the sensor

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 hob off at the wall or the circuit breaker for about half a minute, then power it back up — a one-off glitch can clear
Let the hob cool down completely and try the zone again; a genuinely hot hob can behave differently from a cold one
Note which zone shows the code and whether the other zones still work — that tells the engineer straight away whether it is one sensor or something wider
Keep the surface clear and dry, and avoid covering the hob with cloths or foil while you wait

Which Electrolux models show E05

E05 means the same thing on all 5 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.

47635IP-MN · 47645IQ-WN · 83070KF-N · BHV6232FOK · WOK38TCIO

Common questions about Electrolux E05

What does E05 mean on a Electrolux hob?

The hob has decided the temperature sensor on one of its cooking zones is reading a short circuit, so it has shut that zone down. Every induction zone has a sensor sitting against the coil under the glass that tells the electronics how hot things are getting. On these Electrolux induction hobs, E05 (shown as "E5" on the older one-digit displays) means that sensor has gone short circuit, and because the hob can no longer trust the temperature reading it refuses to power the zone rather than risk overheating the glass and the electronics. Usually the code appears in the display for one particular zone while the rest of the hob carries on working normally.

Can I fix Electrolux E05 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the hob off at the wall or the circuit breaker for about half a minute, then power it back up — a one-off glitch can clear.
Let the hob cool down completely and try the zone again; a genuinely hot hob can behave differently from a cold one.
Note which zone shows the code and whether the other zones still work — that tells the engineer straight away whether it is one sensor or something wider.
Keep the surface clear and dry, and avoid covering the hob with cloths or foil while you wait.

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E05?

£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 E05?

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 hob 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.

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