E5 appears on the display; unit may not respond correctly to temperature settings.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power at the breaker or unplug the unit before removing any trim or control panels.
Steps to resolve E5:
- Power cycle: Disconnect power for 5–10 minutes, then restore. If E5 reappears, continue.
- Access control panel: Remove the door trim or upper control housing screws to access the user interface board and ribbon cable.
- Inspect connections: Check the ribbon cable for kinks, cuts, or burn marks. Reseat both ends firmly into their connectors.
- Check for moisture: Look for condensation or corrosion on the interface board. Dry gently and clean light corrosion with electronics cleaner if minor.
- Replace interface board: If the display is erratic, buttons do not respond, or visible damage is present, replace the user interface board.
- Main control board: If a new interface does not resolve E5, the main control board may have a communication fault and should be replaced.
Note: Handle electronic boards by the edges and avoid static discharge by grounding yourself before touching components.
Repair Difficulty
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