Error code · Dryer

ASKO T5 Dryer Error E8: Button Input Error

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E8
Appliance: Dryer
Brand: ASKO
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E8 means

An E8 on an ASKO T5 series tumble dryer (TD86 platform, like the T5HXLG.U), is a button failure that the manufacturer lists under control unit problems. The control is seeing a button or touch input that does not make sense, for example a key that seems to be held down constantly. The dryer cannot trust the commands it is getting, so it shows E8 and stops.

Common causes of E8

A button or touch area registering a press that is not there
The display and keypad assembly
The control unit that reads the inputs

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Start with a simple off-and-on restart of the dryer. 2. Wipe the control panel with a dry cloth so nothing is pressing on the buttons. 3. Hold the OK button to read the description if E8 shows. 4. If the error returns, stop using the dryer and arrange a repair visit.

! Why to stop there

Which button or touch area is being read wrongly
Whether the keypad or the control itself needs replacing
Which replacement part fits your dryer, confirmed before we quote

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E8E8 questions

Can moisture or a spill cause E8?

A wet or dirty panel can confuse touch input, so wipe it dry first. If E8 comes back with a clean, dry panel, the keypad or control needs testing.

What does button failure mean here?

It means the control is receiving a press signal it cannot make sense of, such as a key stuck on. That is a reading problem, not a sign the buttons were misused.

Do you repair dryer control panels?

Yes. Arrange your repair through the online form, or by calling us, and we confirm a three-hour arrival window with you. The price is in writing before work begins, and the work is under a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Book a visit

Still seeing E8?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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