Error code · Dishwasher

Electrolux Dishwasher Codes Er 07, Er 11 and Er 12: Drain Valve Problems

Medium · inspection needed

Code: Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12 means

These three codes on the Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch built-in dishwashers, the EWDW6505G and EIDW6305G, all concern the drain valve. Er 07 means no position feedback while draining. Er 11 means the valve timed out before finding a state. Er 12 means the valve is running when it should be off, which can point to a shorted part. These dishwashers are older units that people still use, and drain trouble can leave water in the tub.

Common causes of Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12

Drain valve motor not reporting position
Valve jammed by debris
Valve wiring or connector
Shorted part keeping the valve powered

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check the drain hose under the sink for a kink or tight bend. 2. Remove the filter by hand and clear any food or broken glass. 3. Run a short drain or cycle and note which of the three numbers appears. 4. If any returns, leave the dishwasher off and call us with that number.

! Why to stop there

Each number points to a different drain valve condition, so we test the valve, its wiring and its control output separately.
Er 12 can mean power is reaching the valve at the wrong time, which we treat with care before running the unit again.
We say plainly if an older dishwasher is not worth the repair, and give you the price in writing first.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12 questions

Which number is the most urgent?

Er 12 gets our attention first, because it points to the valve running when it should be off. We suggest turning the dishwasher off at the breaker until we check.

Why is there water in the bottom?

If the drain valve did not work, water stays in the tub. Bail it out by hand and tell us when you call. Standing water usually means the drain valve did not open, so bail it out with a small cup and tell us what number you saw.

Can a clogged filter cause these?

A blockage can jam the valve, so we check it. The numbers themselves point to the valve circuit. A bit of glass or a seed can jam a valve, but a number such as Er 12 points to the electrical side of the valve instead.

Book a visit

Still seeing Er 07 / Er 11 / Er 12?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 979-9150