Electrolux dishwasher i40 code
Errori40
i40 is described by Electrolux support as clogged filter or sump. Exact checks and component access vary by model and region.
What the code means
Clogged filter or sump
Switch the dishwasher off before cleaning user-accessible parts. Hidden glass may be present near the filter and pump cover.
Typical symptoms
01i40 appears on the display or through the appliance indicator pattern
02The affected cycle may pause or stop
03The related fill, drain, door, motor, or control function may not complete
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01Clogged filter or sump
02A model-specific condition must be confirmed in the official manual
Safe next steps
- 1Stop the dishwasher
- 2Remove and clean the user-accessible glass trap/filter as the exact model manual shows
- 3Check the accessible sump area for food soil only
- 4Refit the trap/filter correctly
- 5Run the dishwasher once
- 6Arrange Electrolux service if i40 returns
Step-by-step repair
- 1Electrolux identifies i40 as a clogged filter or sump caused by built-up food soil. Clean the user-accessible glass trap/filter as the exact model manual shows, refit it correctly, and run the dishwasher once. Do not open fixed panels or try to repair the sump; arrange service if the code returns.
Repair details
🔧Tools
Towel, Soft brush for the user-accessible filter, Exact model manual
Towel, Soft brush for the user-accessible filter, Exact model manual
▣Spare parts
No replacement part is indicated by i40 alone. A returning i40 needs a model-specific service diagnosis.
No replacement part is indicated by i40 alone. A returning i40 needs a model-specific service diagnosis.
What not to do
- Do not reach into the sump with sharp tools
- Do not remove fixed panels or internal hoses
- Do not run the dishwasher without the glass trap/filter
- Do not continue if water is leaking
Preventive maintenance
- 1Clean the glass trap/filter at the interval in the model manual
- 2Remove large food particles before loading dishes
Frequently asked questions
What does Electrolux i40 mean?
Electrolux identifies a clogged filter or sump.
What is safe to clean?
Clean the user-accessible glass trap/filter as the model manual shows, then test once.
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