Electrolux Dryer Error Code E68

The E68 error code on an Electrolux dryer signals that the electronic control board has detected a button or key on the control panel that is registering as continuously active. Under normal operation, a button sends a momentary signal when pressed and released. When the control sees a button held in the closed (active) state beyond an acceptable duration, it interprets this as a stuck key condition and logs the E68 fault. The affected button could be any key on the control panel, which is why a function test mode is required to identify the specific one at fault.

The most direct physical cause is a button that is physically wedged or jammed in the depressed position, often due to debris, spilled detergent residue, or a warped control panel overlay pressing against the button. Over time, repeated pressing can also cause a button plunger to stick mechanically in the closed contact position. In some cases, moisture or residue can infiltrate the control panel and cause the electrical contacts beneath a button to remain bridged even when the button itself appears normal.

If inspecting and freeing the physical button does not resolve the code, the fault lies within the electronic control board itself. A failed button input circuit on the board can cause it to read a persistent active signal regardless of the actual button state. In this scenario, the board must be replaced. Diagnosis should begin with the built-in function test mode, which will identify precisely which button is generating the fault, allowing you to focus your inspection before condemning the control board.