Electrolux E08 fridge freezer: what it means & what to check

What E08 actually means

The fridge freezer has detected that the electricity reaching it is too low, so it has flagged a low-voltage fault rather than risk running the compressor.

On these Electrolux frost-free fridge freezers the control board watches the incoming mains supply. If it drops below what the compressor and fans need, the board shows this code on the display and holds off cooling to protect the compressor motor from trying to start on inadequate voltage. It is a supply-side complaint, not a sign the cooling system itself has failed.

What E08 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, E08 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
Turns one way only
Not cooling
Freezer not freezing
Ice building up at the back
Food going off in the fridge

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

Genuinely low or unstable mains voltage in the house
Extension lead, adaptor or multi-way block between the appliance and the socket
A poor or loose connection at the plug or wall socket
Faulty mains socket or circuit feeding that part of the kitchen
A fault in the appliance's own control or display board misreading the supply

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.

Plug the appliance straight into a wall socket on its own, not through an extension lead or adaptor
Check whether other appliances on the same circuit are dimming, tripping or behaving oddly
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then back on, and see whether the code clears
If you use a generator, inverter or voltage stabiliser, note that these often trigger this code

Which Electrolux models show E08

E08 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.

EBE4507BB-R · EJF4850JOX · EWUD040F8B · WKU30SSP · WKU60DSP

Common questions about Electrolux E08

What does E08 mean on a Electrolux fridge freezer?

The fridge freezer has detected that the electricity reaching it is too low, so it has flagged a low-voltage fault rather than risk running the compressor. On these Electrolux frost-free fridge freezers the control board watches the incoming mains supply. If it drops below what the compressor and fans need, the board shows this code on the display and holds off cooling to protect the compressor motor from trying to start on inadequate voltage. It is a supply-side complaint, not a sign the cooling system itself has failed.

Can I fix Electrolux E08 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Plug the appliance straight into a wall socket on its own, not through an extension lead or adaptor.
Check whether other appliances on the same circuit are dimming, tripping or behaving oddly.
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then back on, and see whether the code clears.
If you use a generator, inverter or voltage stabiliser, note that these often trigger this code.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E08?

£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 E08?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. 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 E08 error — fridge freezer