An Electrolux dishwasher that displays i30 or keeps draining has usually activated its anti-flood protection. Treat the message as evidence of water in the base or an ongoing leak, not as a reason to replace the drain pump immediately. Close the water tap and switch the appliance off. Inspect the tap, inlet hose and visible connections for moisture, then check that the filter set is clean, correctly locked and not surrounded by excessive foam. Poor loading or an item blocking a spray arm can deflect water toward the door seal, so confirm that both arms rotate freely and their holes are clear. Leave the appliance switched off and unplugged for twenty-four hours only as Electrolux advises. Never tilt the machine to empty the base. If i30 returns, the leak must be located by authorised service.
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Safety first
- Do not tilt the dishwasher, remove the base panel or bypass the float switch; water and live electrical parts can meet inside.
What the symptom may indicate
Checks in the right order
- Shut off water and power
Close the dishwasher tap, switch off and unplug before inspecting any connection.
- Inspect visible water points
Dry and examine the tap, inlet hose, coupling and floor; replace a damaged hose rather than retightening it repeatedly.
- Reset filters and spray arms
Clean and lock the filters, clear spray-arm holes and make sure loaded items do not stop either arm.
- Observe the official dry-out period
Keep the appliance off and unplugged for 24 hours, reconnect once and watch for the first sign of another leak.
Stop and get qualified help when
- Arrange service immediately if water is visible, i30 returns after drying, the pump runs with the door open or any electrical area is damp.
Next step
Repair, replace a part, or arrange a diagnosis?
Use the checks and stop conditions above to choose a cautious next step. A symptom alone never proves that the appliance has failed.
Resolve it without buying anything
Complete the 4 user-accessible checks in order. If normal operation returns and no warning sign remains, no replacement is indicated.
Replace only the confirmed part
If the checks isolate a worn or blocked component, match its complete reference to the exact appliance model before ordering.
This guide does not identify a replacement part. Do not order a generic component from the symptom alone.
Arrange a diagnosis before replacing the appliance
Stop at any warning sign listed above. A qualified diagnosis should confirm that repair is unsafe, unavailable or uneconomical before an appliance replacement is considered.
Sources used
- Electrolux — Electrolux identifies i30 with leakage or continuous draining and recommends shutting the water, checking installation, filters and spray arms, then leaving the unit off for 24 hours.
Last checked: 30 August 2026