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Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished September 11, 2026
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Error codeEr16
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesEIDW6105 / EIDW5905
Quick answer
Er16 — Electrolux dishwasher code Er16 indicates float switch is stuck or the drain path is clogged.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so Er16 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
Electrolux dishwasher code Er16 points to float switch is stuck or the drain path is clogged. The display narrows the diagnostic path, but it does not prove which component should be replaced. Use the observed symptoms and the full model number to confirm the correct diagnostic path.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
dishwasher may refuse to fill
drain pump may continue running
water may remain in the tub
Why it happens
Possible causes
float switch stuck
drain restriction
debris around the float system
wiring or control issue
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Clean accessible filters and the sump.
Check the external drain hose for restriction.
Make sure no obvious debris is preventing normal float movement if the float is user-accessible.
Try one restart after correcting an external drain issue.
Important safety warning. Stop if there is water in the base pan or active leaking.
Get help
When to call a technician
Book repair if Er16 returns because internal float and drain components may need testing.
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It indicates float switch is stuck or the drain path is clogged. Confirm the full model number because Electrolux diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks on this page and one power reset when appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Avoid repeated cycles if the float condition persists, especially if water is present in the base pan.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data sheet 154676604.
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