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

What E83 actually means

The control board can't make sense of the programme setting it's reading from the selector dial, so it won't start a cycle.

Every position on the programme dial sends a code to the main board, and the board checks that code against the list of programmes it has been configured for. On E83 the code coming in isn't one it recognises, so it refuses to run rather than guess at a programme. In practice you turn the dial, the machine either does nothing or throws the fault straight away.

What E83 looks like on a Electrolux washer dryer

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

No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start
Machine tripping the electrics
E83 flashing on the display
Beeping and showing E83

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

Dial left between two programme positions rather than clicked into one
Worn or faulty programme selector
Main board holding the wrong configuration data for the model — common after a board has been replaced or reprogrammed
Damaged or loose wiring between the selector and the main board
Failed main control board

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 firmly to a definite programme position rather than leaving it part-way between two, then try again
Switch the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power up and reselect the programme
If the fault only shows on one programme, try a different one — that tells the engineer a lot

Which Electrolux models show E83

E83 means the same thing on all 2 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.

AWF8024D3SC · EA2F6820CF

Common questions about Electrolux E83

What does E83 mean on a Electrolux washer dryer?

The control board can't make sense of the programme setting it's reading from the selector dial, so it won't start a cycle. Every position on the programme dial sends a code to the main board, and the board checks that code against the list of programmes it has been configured for. On E83 the code coming in isn't one it recognises, so it refuses to run rather than guess at a programme. In practice you turn the dial, the machine either does nothing or throws the fault straight away.

Can I fix Electrolux E83 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the dial firmly to a definite programme position rather than leaving it part-way between two, then try again.
Switch the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power up and reselect the programme.
If the fault only shows on one programme, try a different one — that tells the engineer a lot.

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 washer 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 — washer dryer