Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE98
ApplianceWasher
What E98 is
E98 is a console control problem. Front-load washers on the FAFS4272LR and EWFLS70JRR sheets list it.
Handling it
On both sheets a technician is pointed to the numbered communication-problem test, which owners should not attempt. Cut the power, write down the model number and let a technician do the testing.
E9B: the microprocessor and an outside EEPROM cannot communicate
Frigidaire washer repair in the Bay Area
In San Francisco and the Bay Area, Frigidaire washer repair can take your E98 case; call (415) 319-6371. Keep the code, model number and any steps you tried ready.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E98 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
Console control problem.
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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