Electrolux Range Error Code Er

Er indicates that the ESEC (Electronic Surface Element Control) system has detected a fault, most commonly because one or more surface burner knobs were in the ON position when power was applied or restored after an outage. It is a safety feature that prevents elements from activating unattended. Turning all knobs to OFF and resetting the clock typically clears it. If the code remains, the ESEC control board may need service.

The Er code itself is a safety response, not a danger indicator. The control is actively blocking the surface elements from operating to prevent unintended activation. Your range will not heat until the fault is cleared, so there is no immediate hazard. However, do not attempt to bypass the error; address the knob positions and clock reset as directed.

If the fix is simply turning knobs to OFF and resetting the clock, there is no cost involved. If the ESEC control board has failed and requires replacement, repair costs including parts and labor typically range from $150 to $400 or more depending on parts availability and local service rates. Getting a diagnostic estimate from a technician before committing to the repair is recommended.

Turn every surface control knob firmly to the OFF position, then reset the clock to the correct time of day. After completing both steps, check whether the Er message has cleared. If the error persists with all knobs confirmed off, contact a qualified appliance service technician to inspect the ESEC control board.

Simply cutting and restoring power is unlikely to clear Er on its own because the ESEC control will perform the same startup check again. The correct reset procedure is to turn all surface knobs to OFF and reset the clock to the current time. Power cycling without correcting the knob positions will typically reproduce the same error.