Medium - Inspection Needed

Electrolux Dishwasher i5A Error Code

i5A is an over temperature or overload code: the wash pump drew 0.68 amps, or the drain pump 0.55 amps, continuously for 10 seconds. A pump working that hard for that long is usually fighting debris or a restriction.

What i5A Means

i5A is an over temperature or overload code: the wash pump drew 0.68 amps, or the drain pump 0.55 amps, continuously for 10 seconds. A pump working that hard for that long is usually fighting debris or a restriction.

Common Causes of i5A

  • Drain restriction loading the drain pump
  • Debris dragging on the wash impeller
  • Pump bearing wear

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Clean the filter and the sump, and check the drain hose for kinks. A blocked drain makes the drain pump strain.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • If the path is clear, the pump itself needs testing from below.
  • Continued overload shortens motor life.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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FAQ

i5A FAQ

It means a pump was overloaded long enough to heat up. The load is what needs to be fixed.

Yes, a restricted drain overloads the drain pump.

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