Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeEr08, Er 08
ApplianceDishwasher
A tactile switch on the user interface, also called a touch switch, has been verified as bad or shorted. That is the whole meaning of Er08.
Owner action
None of this is meant for the owner to fix. Turn the power off and book a technician.
Models and manual
The code is listed in guide 154671201 for the older EIDW6105 and EIDW6305 dishwashers, and the manual says it shows in the EIDW6305 status window.
Neighbouring entries
Er07 is about the drain valve and its position feedback in drain mode.
Er09 is a communication failure between the main user board and the power supply.
Er06 is about lower fan speed feedback in the dry cycle.
Electrolux dishwasher repair for San Francisco homes
Our San Francisco team, (415) 449-0036, handles Electrolux dishwasher work around the Bay Area; Electrolux dishwasher repair has the details. Name Er08, the model and what has been tried.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so Er08, Er 08 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Er08 means a tactile (touch) switch on the user interface has been verified as bad or shorted.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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