Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE97
ApplianceDryer
The meaning of E97
A program is absent from the cycle table file. The dryer reports this as E97, a program mismatch.
Readings sheets
A software problem inside the main board.
Configuration data that is wrong, or an electronic control board with a defect.
Owner action
Neither sheet tells the owner to do anything. Both readings are technician matters, so just note the code.
Codes to compare
E93: the same kind of checksum error, for the machine configuration
E94: the cycle configuration checksum error, a close relative
E9C: the user interface configuration checksum error
Booking Electrolux dryer service in San Francisco
Households across San Francisco and the Bay Area reach Electrolux dryer repair through (415) 449-0036. Quote E97 on the call, along with the model number and your steps so far.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so E97 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
Missing program on the cycle table file, reported as a program mismatch.
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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