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Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished September 11, 2026
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Error codei50
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesEI24ID50Q family
Quick answer
i50 — Electrolux dishwasher code i50 indicates drain or wash motor problem detected.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so i50 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 i50 points to drain or wash motor problem detected. 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
spray action may stop
draining may be weak or absent
cycle may stop with the code
Why it happens
Possible causes
wash or drain motor problem
blocked pump path
motor wiring issue
electronic 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.
Turn the dishwasher off for several minutes.
Clean accessible filters and remove visible debris from the sump.
Confirm the drain hose is not blocked.
Try one short cycle after the reset.
Important safety warning. Stop if a motor hums without moving water, smells hot, or trips the breaker.
Get help
When to call a technician
A recurring i50 motor code needs internal pump, wiring, and control diagnosis.
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It indicates drain or wash motor problem detected. 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.
Do not keep running the dishwasher if a pump or motor hums, overheats, or fails to move water.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EI24ID50Q use-and-care/error guide.
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