Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE98
ApplianceWasher
What the wording says
E98 is described as an incompatible motor control or main board: two electronic parts that fail to match.
Scope of the entry
Machine: Electrolux front-loader
Line: newer generation
Some entries: select models only
Why it stays with a technician
A user setting cannot change a mismatch between these two parts, and the technical data names nothing for the owner to do. What is useful is passing on the code with the model number.
Codes beside E98
E97: cycle configuration trouble on the console or main board
E9C: a configuration problem on the user interface
E94: cycle configuration trouble on the main board
Service for E98 across the Bay Area
Owners in San Francisco and the Bay Area who see E98 can speak to us at (415) 449-0036. Bring up the code, the model number and earlier attempts, and Electrolux washer repair fills in what happens next.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so E98 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
E98 means the motor control and main board are incompatible.
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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