Electrolux dry vacuums: Water or liquid was picked up by a dry vacuum

For Electrolux dry vacuums, “Water or liquid was picked up by a dry vacuum” is a distinct manufacturer-documented diagnostic intent. This page preserves the exact code or light pattern, groups every applicable catalog model and limits action to the official safe user check. Electrolux's official material anchors this branch with the exact wording “Le moteur doit être remplacé par un centre de service après-vente agréé.” / “Ne remettez pas l'aspirateur sur la station de charge pendant au moins 48 heures.”. That wording identifies the documented condition; it does not by itself prove that a battery, motor, board, sensor, dock or other replaceable component has failed. Keep “Water or liquid was picked up by a dry vacuum” separate from every other alert on the same appliance. Match the full number, colour, flash order, spoken phrase or display text before acting; a different pattern owns a different diagnosis and may have a different stop condition. Stop immediately. For a canister model, unplug and arrange authorised assessment because Electrolux directs motor replacement. For a cordless model, switch off, keep it off its charging station for at least 48 hours and seek service if it stopped; never test it wet. If the exact “Water or liquid was picked up by a dry vacuum” condition clears and the appliance completes one normal start, charge or cleaning cycle, stop the test and monitor it. If it returns unchanged, do not repeat resets or infer a part: record the code, model and serial number for authorised Electrolux support. Switch the vacuum off and disconnect its charger or mains plug before removing an accessible tool, bin, filter or brush. Keep battery contacts dry and never open the motor body, charger or battery pack.