Written by
Annika Berglund Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE3
ApplianceDryer
What is failing
E3 is a pump error. On the TD85.11XX the manual explains that the pump concerned is the one that moves condensate into the condensate tank. The display may add the words pump failure.
Series
The code is listed for current dryers of the TD85.11XX and TD86 series.
Your steps
Make a note of the display text, for example pump failure.
Switch the dryer off and back on.
If E3 shows again, a technician visit is the next step.
Our line for San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area is (415) 993-3547. Quote E3, the model number and what you tried when you ring. See Asko dryer repair for how dryer visits work.
Model compatibility: Asko reuses codes across series and model years, so E3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E3 is a pump error: failure of the pump that moves condensate into the condensate tank.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, water lines, sealed cooling systems or anything behind a panel. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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