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Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codeEr12 drain valve running
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Er12 on an Electrolux built-in dishwasher means: drain valve running when it should be off. It is listed for the EIDW6105 and EIDW6305.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so Er12 drain valve running 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
Drain valve running when it should be off.
Seeing Er12? The manual words it briefly: drain valve running when it should be off.
Er12 on an Electrolux dishwasher
This belongs to the EIDW6105/EIDW6305 built-in range, according to guide 154671201. It is the EIDW6305 whose status window shows codes, per the manual. Keep in mind these are older-generation dishwashers.
The cause is a technician job. If the dishwasher misbehaves, keep it unplugged until then.
Other codes people confuse with it
Er11 is listed as drain valve time out before finding a state
Er07 is listed as drain valve position feedback in drain mode
Er13 is listed as system wide, control lost the state machine
Los Angeles dishwasher service
Need a technician for this Electrolux dishwasher in Los Angeles? Phone (310) 361-3405 or open the repair page, and keep the Er12 code, the model number and any steps already taken ready.
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.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Electrolux dishwasher repair in Los Angeles for drain, fill, circulation, drying, leak, latch, and electronic-control problems. Confirm coverage by ZIP.
