Error guide
Code overview
Quick answer — E3 flags a pump error: the pump that moves condensate to the tank is not working. The manual points to a service centre.
A pump error: the pump that moves condensed water into the tank has failed.
Model note: ASKO reuses codes across series and model years, so E3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm against your model’s documentation and record the full model number before acting.
- Error code: E3
- Appliance: Dryer
E3 on an Asko dryer is a pump error. The manual describes it as a failure of the pump that sends condensate into the condensate tank.
Which dryers it covers
TD85.11XX and TD86, current series.
The manual’s instruction
The display may read E3 with the words pump failure. Switch the dryer off and back on; the instruction listed for this code is to call a service centre.
Easily confused with
- E4, which is shown together with a note to clean the filters
- E6, a relay failure
- E2, a communication error
Asko dryer repair in Los Angeles
Need help with an E3 pump error in Los Angeles? Phone (310) 651-7716 with the model number and a note of what you tried. Our tumble dryer repair page describes dryer work.
Source: ASKO Tumble Dryer TD85.11XX Instructions for Use; ASKO Tumble Dryer TD86 Instructions for Use
Safety first
Important safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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