Electrolux E83 tumble dryer: what it means & what to check

What E83 actually means

The dryer can't work out where the programme selector dial is set, so it won't start the cycle.

The control board reads the position of the programme selector as a code. On E83 that reading doesn't match any valid programme position, so the machine has no idea which cycle you've asked for and stops rather than guessing. It's a control/selector fault, not a drum, heater or sensor problem — the documents point to the selector wiring or the board itself.

What E83 looks like on a Electrolux tumble dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux tumble dryer, E83 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not drying
Blowing cold air
Clothes still damp at the end
Takes hours to dry
Stops after a few minutes
Finishes far too early
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

A loose or damaged connection between the selector and the control board
A worn or faulty programme selector
A fault on the main control board
Moisture or damp getting into the control area

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 dial fully to OFF, switch off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and reselect your programme
Turn the dial slowly through its positions rather than snapping it round, and see whether one particular setting brings the fault back
Make sure nothing has caught behind or against the dial that stops it seating properly

Which Electrolux models show E83

E83 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

EDH803J5WCR

Common questions about Electrolux E83

What does E83 mean on a Electrolux tumble dryer?

The dryer can't work out where the programme selector dial is set, so it won't start the cycle. The control board reads the position of the programme selector as a code. On E83 that reading doesn't match any valid programme position, so the machine has no idea which cycle you've asked for and stops rather than guessing. It's a control/selector fault, not a drum, heater or sensor problem — the documents point to the selector wiring or the board itself.

Can I fix Electrolux E83 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the dial fully to OFF, switch off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and reselect your programme.
Turn the dial slowly through its positions rather than snapping it round, and see whether one particular setting brings the fault back.
Make sure nothing has caught behind or against the dial that stops it seating properly.

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E83?

£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 E83?

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 tumble dryer 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 E83 error — tumble dryer