Brand: ELECTROLUX
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Parts/Service for FWFW3801LB
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:49 p.m.
The document provides technical data, error code explanations, diagnostic tests, and wiring diagrams for the Washer Tech Data Sheet. It details how to read error codes, perform quick checks, clear stored error codes, and run diagnostic tests to check individual component functions. Troubleshooting involves using error code charts and specific tests to identify and resolve issues with various components like water valves, pressure sensors, drain pumps, motors, and control boards. Safety warnings are included for performing tests.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Error code | Fault condition | Check |
|---|---|---|
| E11 | Fill time too long. | Refer to test (1). |
| E13 | Water leak in tub or air leak in air bell. | Refer to test (2). |
| E21 | Water not pumping out fast enough. | Refer to test (3). |
| E23 | Drain pump relay on control board failed, wire off pump or pump defective. | Replace console control board, wire or pump. |
| E24 | Drain pump relay on control board failed. | Replace console control board. |
| E31 | Pressure sensor not communicating with control board. | Refer to test (4). |
| E35 | Pressure sensor indicates water overfill. | Refer to test (5). |
| E36 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E38 | Air chamber clogged or pressure sensor defective. | Check air chamber, rpl press. sensor. |
| E41 | Control board thinks the door switch is open. | Refer to test (6). |
| E43 | Console control board thinks the door locking device has failed. | Refer to test (7). |
| E44 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E45 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E46 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E47 | Console control board thinks the door PTC circuit is open in spin. | Refer to test (7). |
| E48 | Console control board thinks the door PTC circuit is closed. | Refer to test (7). |
| E52 | Bad signal from tacho generator. | Refer to test (8). |
| E56 | High motor current. | Refer to test (9). |
| E57 | High current on inverter. | Refer to test (9). |
| E58 | High current on motor phase. | Refer to test (9). |
| E59 | No tacho signal for 3 seconds. | Refer to test (10). |
| E5A | High temperature on heat sink caused by overloading. | Test first-if bad-rpl speed control brd. |
| E5B | High temperature on heat sink. | Replace speed control board. |
| E5C | High temperature on heat sink. | Replace speed control board. |
| E5D | Communication problem. | Refer to test (11). |
| E5E | Communication problem. | Refer to test (11). |
| E5F | Communication problem. | Refer to test (11). |
| E66 | Heating element relay failure. | Refer to test (14). |
| E67 | Input voltage on microprocessor incorrect. | Refer to test (15). |
| E68 | Current leakage to ground on heater or fuse opened. | Refer to test (14 & 15). |
| E71 | Wash NTC failure. | Refer to test (15). |
| E74 | Wash temperature does not increase. | Wire off NTC - rpl water valve. |
| E75 | Water temperature sensor circuit. | Refer to test (12). |
| E82 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E83 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E91 | Comunnication error between UI board and console control board. | Refer to test (16). |
| E93 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E94 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E95 | Communication error. | Replace console control board. |
| E97 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| E98 | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| EB1 | Incoming power frequency out of limits. | Refer to test (13). |
| EB2 | Incoming line voltage above 130 VAC. | Check voltage at outlet. If < 130VAC, replace the console control board. |
| EB3 | Incoming line voltage below 90 VAC. | Check voltage at outlet. If > 90VAC, replace the console control board. |
| EBE | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| EBF | Console control board problem. | Replace console control board. |
| EF1 | Clogged drain pump. | Unclog the drain pump. |
| EF2 | Too much soap. | Advise customer to reduce the amount of soap they are using. |