Electrolux Cordless Vacuums Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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B1
Battery indicator flashes one bar and B1 appears, vacuum stops shortly after starting.
Low Battery Voltage / Deep Discharge Protection
B2
Battery indicator flashes and B2 appears when trying to charge, charging does not start.
Battery Overvoltage / Charger Fault
B3
Vacuum shuts down under moderate load, B3 displayed, battery indicator may still show charge remaining.
Battery Internal Resistance High / Capacity Degradation
C1
Vacuum does not respond to trigger, C1 appears on display, LEDs may flash.
Trigger Switch / User Interface Fault
C2
Display or LEDs flicker, C2 error appears intermittently, vacuum may shut off when moved.
Internal Connection / Wiring Harness Fault
CL
Display shows CL or a bin icon, vacuum may reduce power, indicating dust container needs attention.
Dust Bin Full / Dust Sensor Triggered
E1
Vacuum stops and beeps, display shows E1 shortly after starting, suction is weak or intermittent.
Main Suction Motor Overload / Overcurrent
E2
Vacuum runs briefly then shuts off, E2 appears on the display, unit may feel hot around the motor housing.
Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection Triggered
E3
Vacuum will not start or stops immediately, E3 displayed, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or unusual noise.
Main Motor Stall / Rotor Jam
E4
Vacuum powers on but shuts off within seconds, E4 appears, LED indicators may flash red.
Battery Pack Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection
E5
Vacuum will not charge, charger LED blinks or shows error, vacuum display shows E5 when docked.
Battery Temperature Fault During Charging
E6
Vacuum does not charge, no increase in runtime, display or LED shows E6 when placed on charger.
Battery Voltage Fault / Cell Imbalance
E7
Vacuum will not start, display shows E7, LEDs may flash rapidly when trigger is pressed.
Battery Communication / Identification Error
E8
Vacuum runs only at low power, turbo mode not available, E8 appears when trying to switch to high power.
High-Power Mode Current Limit / Overload
E9
Vacuum stops suddenly during use, E9 displayed, unit may restart after a short pause then stop again.
Main PCB Overheat / Electronics Thermal Protection
F1
Floor nozzle brush does not spin, display shows F1, suction still works.
Brushroll Motor Overload / Stall
F2
Brushroll starts then stops after a few seconds, F2 error appears, often on thick carpets.
Brushroll Overcurrent on High Load
F3
Brushroll does not spin and F3 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by a flashing brush icon.
Brushroll Motor Connection / Hall Sensor Fault
F4
LEDs on the floor nozzle flash and F4 appears, brushroll icon may be lit, brushroll may spin erratically.
Brushroll Speed Sensor Error
F5
LED on nozzle shows a red brush icon, F5 on display, brushroll stops when encountering rugs or cables.
Brushroll Anti-Tangle / Obstruction Protection Triggered
FILT
Display shows FILT or filter icon, suction reduced, vacuum may pulse or cycle power.
Filter Blocked / Airflow Restriction Detected
Symptom
Brushroll does not spin but there is no error code; suction is normal.
Brushroll Drive Failure
Symptom
LED lights on the floor nozzle do not turn on, but brushroll and suction work.
Nozzle LED Circuit Failure
Symptom
Vacuum does not stay on the charging dock or makes poor contact, charging is intermittent.
Docking / Charging Contact Misalignment
Symptom
Vacuum emits a burning smell while running.
Motor Overheating / Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Vacuum has very weak suction even with fully charged battery.
Airflow Restriction / Cyclone Blockage
Symptom
Vacuum is very loud or makes grinding noises.
Mechanical Bearing Failure / Foreign Object in Fan
Symptom
Vacuum leaves debris behind and does not pick up well from carpets.
Poor Agitation / Worn Brushroll
Symptom
Vacuum loses suction when using the wand, but handheld suction is strong.
Wand or Joint Air Leak / Blockage
Symptom
Vacuum makes a high-pitched whistling noise during use.
Air Leak / Seal Failure
Symptom
Vacuum produces an unpleasant or musty odor during use.
Contaminated Filters / Dust Bin Odor
Symptom
Vacuum runs but the display or battery LEDs do not work.
Display / Indicator Failure
Symptom
Vacuum runs for only a few minutes then stops, but battery indicator still shows charge.
Battery Capacity Loss / Voltage Sag Under Load
Symptom
Vacuum spits out dust from the exhaust while running.
Filter Bypass / Damaged HEPA Filter
Symptom
Vacuum trigger must be held very hard to keep the unit running, or it sticks.
Mechanical Trigger Wear / Sticking
Symptom
Vacuum turns off by itself after a short time and restarts if left to cool.
Thermal Cut-Out / Overheating
Symptom
Vacuum vibrates excessively, especially when using the floor nozzle.
Imbalanced Brushroll / Debris Build-Up
Symptom
Vacuum will not turn on at all, no lights or sounds.
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| B1 |
Battery indicator flashes one bar and B1 appears, vacuum stops shortly after starting.
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Low Battery Voltage / Deep Discharge Protection | View Details |
| B2 |
Battery indicator flashes and B2 appears when trying to charge, charging does not start.
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Battery Overvoltage / Charger Fault | View Details |
| B3 |
Vacuum shuts down under moderate load, B3 displayed, battery indicator may still show charge remaining.
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Battery Internal Resistance High / Capacity Degradation | View Details |
| C1 |
Vacuum does not respond to trigger, C1 appears on display, LEDs may flash.
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Trigger Switch / User Interface Fault | View Details |
| C2 |
Display or LEDs flicker, C2 error appears intermittently, vacuum may shut off when moved.
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Internal Connection / Wiring Harness Fault | View Details |
| CL |
Display shows CL or a bin icon, vacuum may reduce power, indicating dust container needs attention.
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Dust Bin Full / Dust Sensor Triggered | View Details |
| E1 |
Vacuum stops and beeps, display shows E1 shortly after starting, suction is weak or intermittent.
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Main Suction Motor Overload / Overcurrent | View Details |
| E2 |
Vacuum runs briefly then shuts off, E2 appears on the display, unit may feel hot around the motor housing.
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Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E3 |
Vacuum will not start or stops immediately, E3 displayed, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or unusual noise.
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Main Motor Stall / Rotor Jam | View Details |
| E4 |
Vacuum powers on but shuts off within seconds, E4 appears, LED indicators may flash red.
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Battery Pack Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection | View Details |
| E5 |
Vacuum will not charge, charger LED blinks or shows error, vacuum display shows E5 when docked.
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Battery Temperature Fault During Charging | View Details |
| E6 |
Vacuum does not charge, no increase in runtime, display or LED shows E6 when placed on charger.
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Battery Voltage Fault / Cell Imbalance | View Details |
| E7 |
Vacuum will not start, display shows E7, LEDs may flash rapidly when trigger is pressed.
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Battery Communication / Identification Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Vacuum runs only at low power, turbo mode not available, E8 appears when trying to switch to high power.
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High-Power Mode Current Limit / Overload | View Details |
| E9 |
Vacuum stops suddenly during use, E9 displayed, unit may restart after a short pause then stop again.
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Main PCB Overheat / Electronics Thermal Protection | View Details |
| F1 |
Floor nozzle brush does not spin, display shows F1, suction still works.
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Brushroll Motor Overload / Stall | View Details |
| F2 |
Brushroll starts then stops after a few seconds, F2 error appears, often on thick carpets.
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Brushroll Overcurrent on High Load | View Details |
| F3 |
Brushroll does not spin and F3 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by a flashing brush icon.
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Brushroll Motor Connection / Hall Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
LEDs on the floor nozzle flash and F4 appears, brushroll icon may be lit, brushroll may spin erratically.
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Brushroll Speed Sensor Error | View Details |
| F5 |
LED on nozzle shows a red brush icon, F5 on display, brushroll stops when encountering rugs or cables.
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Brushroll Anti-Tangle / Obstruction Protection Triggered | View Details |
| FILT |
Display shows FILT or filter icon, suction reduced, vacuum may pulse or cycle power.
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Filter Blocked / Airflow Restriction Detected | View Details |
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Brushroll does not spin but there is no error code; suction is normal.
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Brushroll Drive Failure | View Details |
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LED lights on the floor nozzle do not turn on, but brushroll and suction work.
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Nozzle LED Circuit Failure | View Details |
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Vacuum does not stay on the charging dock or makes poor contact, charging is intermittent.
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Docking / Charging Contact Misalignment | View Details |
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Vacuum emits a burning smell while running.
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Motor Overheating / Electrical Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum has very weak suction even with fully charged battery.
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Airflow Restriction / Cyclone Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum is very loud or makes grinding noises.
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Mechanical Bearing Failure / Foreign Object in Fan | View Details |
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Vacuum leaves debris behind and does not pick up well from carpets.
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Poor Agitation / Worn Brushroll | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum loses suction when using the wand, but handheld suction is strong.
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Wand or Joint Air Leak / Blockage | View Details |
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Vacuum makes a high-pitched whistling noise during use.
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Air Leak / Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum produces an unpleasant or musty odor during use.
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Contaminated Filters / Dust Bin Odor | View Details |
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Vacuum runs but the display or battery LEDs do not work.
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Display / Indicator Failure | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum runs for only a few minutes then stops, but battery indicator still shows charge.
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Battery Capacity Loss / Voltage Sag Under Load | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum spits out dust from the exhaust while running.
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Filter Bypass / Damaged HEPA Filter | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum trigger must be held very hard to keep the unit running, or it sticks.
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Mechanical Trigger Wear / Sticking | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum turns off by itself after a short time and restarts if left to cool.
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Thermal Cut-Out / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum vibrates excessively, especially when using the floor nozzle.
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Imbalanced Brushroll / Debris Build-Up | View Details |
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Vacuum will not turn on at all, no lights or sounds.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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