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Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished September 11, 2026
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Error codeEH3
ApplianceWasher
Affected model seriesEFLS617SIW / EFLS517SIW / EFLW417SIW
Quick answer
EH3 — Electrolux washer code EH3 indicates supply voltage is too low.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so EH3 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
Code EH3 on an Electrolux washer points to supply voltage is too low. Some causes are installation or load related, while others require electrical or component testing. Do not replace parts from the code alone; use the full model number and the observed symptoms to confirm the cause.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
washer may stop or restart
code may appear after a voltage event
other power symptoms can occur
Why it happens
Possible causes
unstable incoming power
supply voltage outside limits
power-frequency issue
main control-board or relay 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 washer off and disconnect it from power.
Check whether the breaker has tripped or other appliances on the circuit are behaving abnormally.
Do not use an extension cord or power strip.
If the supply appears unstable or the code returns, have the electrical supply and washer checked.
Important safety warning. Stop if the breaker repeatedly trips, the outlet shows heat or damage, or other appliances on the circuit are also affected.
Get help
When to call a technician
Book service if EH3 returns after a power reset. This code can involve internal wiring, controls, sensors, relays, pumps, or motor electronics that should be tested with the appliance made electrically safe.
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It indicates supply voltage is too low. Confirm the full washer model because diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks listed above and one power reset where appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Avoid continued use if there is leaking, overheating, an electrical symptom, a locked door, or abnormal drum movement. Otherwise, correct any simple installation or load issue and test once.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EFLS617SIW / EFLS517SIW / EFLW417SIW Technical & Service Manual, Error Code Table and model-specific troubleshooting.
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