E80
AEG Program Selector / User Interface Fault

Dryer display or selector behaves erratically; E80 or similar appears; wrong program may be detected.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty program selector switch, Dirty or oxidized selector contacts, Damaged user interface PCB, Loose ribbon cable between UI and main board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before removing the control panel.

  • 1. Check knob alignment: Ensure the program selector knob is not cracked and is correctly aligned with the shaft.
  • 2. Inspect UI connections: Remove the control panel and check the ribbon cable and connectors between the user interface and main control board.
  • 3. Clean contacts: If accessible, gently clean selector contacts with appropriate electronic contact cleaner (do not soak).
  • 4. When to call a technician: If E80 persists, the selector or UI PCB may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

User Interface PCB
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