Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeSY CE
ApplianceRefrigerator
What SY CE reports
SY CE appears when the control panel and the main board lose contact with each other, and this happens once the refrigerator has been in operation for some time.
Models
Bottom-freezer and ice-and-water Electrolux units fitted with a UI board are covered. Data sheet examples: EI23BC30KS, EW28BS85KS, EW23BC85KS.
Why it goes to a technician
The sheets put SY CE in their system error list.
Two entries sit with it: SY CF, also a communication error, and SY EF, an evaporator fan circuit error.
Board checks are technician work, and the power cord comes out first.
No owner steps are given.
Related codes
SY CF is the second communication error, SY EF concerns the evaporator fan circuit, and PF is the power failure light.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so SY CE 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
SY CE means the user interface and the main control board stopped communicating after a period in operation.
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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