Electrolux tumble dryer: error C6C8
Code C6 / C8 on a Electrolux tumble dryer display means: humidity or temperature sensor fault.
- Meaning
- Humidity or temperature sensor fault
- Check first
- Wipe the metal humidity sensor strips in the drum (near the door) with a cloth and a little vinegar or alcohol. Residue from fabric softener disturbs the measurement.
- Repair shop
- 270–680 zł
Most common causes
- Dirty humidity sensor strips
- Damaged temperature sensor
What you can check yourself
Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry.
Wipe the metal humidity sensor strips in the drum (near the door) with a cloth and a little vinegar or alcohol. Residue from fabric softener disturbs the measurement.
Run the cycle again. If the error comes back, report it to a repair service.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error C6 mean on a Electrolux tumble dryer?
Code C6 / C8 means: humidity or temperature sensor fault. The most common causes: dirty humidity sensor strips, damaged temperature sensor.
Can I keep using the tumble dryer with error C6?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Electrolux tumble dryer
- C2 / E20condensate drain problem
- CD / E40the door does not close properly
- E60the dryer does not heat properly
- EH0 / EHOthe dryer gets no power
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.