Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE97
ApplianceWasher
Where E97 sits
The code falls among the washer faults for the console and main board, and its description is an incompatible cycle configuration.
Item
Detail
Appliance
Electrolux front-loader
Generation
Newer line
Scope
Part of the entries apply to select models only
What is left to service
No owner action is listed, so waiting after unplugging is not offered as a cure. Jot down the code and the model, and hand the rest to service.
Entries worth comparing
E93: mismatch in machine configuration on the console or main board
E98: a motor control and main board pairing that does not match
E94: the cycle configuration wording again, applied to the main board only
Washer service when E97 is on the display
Bay Area owners, San Francisco included, can book an Electrolux washer with E97 on (415) 449-0036. Have the code and the model number written out first, and see Electrolux washer repair for the wider picture.
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
E97 is a console or main board control problem caused by an incompatible cycle configuration.
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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