Frigidaire Dryer E68 error code

One of the buttons on the control panel is stuck or shorted. The control thinks a key is being held down and refuses to run normally.

Also shown as: E68

Last updated: October 6, 2026

Quick answer: Frigidaire dryer error code E68: stuck control button. The most common cause is button physically jammed by debris or dried detergent. Try this first — press every button firmly. If that does not clear it, power-reset the dryer. If the code persists, call a qualified technician.

What causes the E68 error?

  • Button physically jammed by debris or dried detergent
  • Worn membrane keypad with a shorted key
  • Loose keypad ribbon cable
  • Failing user interface (display) board
  • Moisture trapped behind the control panel

How to fix Frigidaire E68 — step by step

Work through these in order, from simplest and safest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.

  1. Press every button firmly
    With the dryer powered on, press each button one by one, feeling for one that sticks, feels mushy, or does not click like the others. Pressing a jammed button firmly several times can free it. Wipe around the buttons to remove sticky residue.
  2. Power-reset the dryer
    Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for 5 to 10 minutes, then restore power. This clears a false stuck-key reading from a glitch. If E68 returns immediately without touching any button, the key fault is real.
  3. Dry out the control panel
    If the code appeared after steam or water splashed near the panel, let the area dry completely for several hours before powering up. Moisture under the membrane can mimic a stuck key.
  4. Call a technician for keypad or board replacement
    A keypad that tests stuck with no visible jam needs the user interface assembly replaced. A technician can run the control's built-in key test to identify the bad key and replace the right part.

When to call a technician

Stop and call a qualified technician if any of these apply:
  • E68 returns right after a power reset with no one touching the panel
  • A button is visibly damaged, sunken, or missing
  • Multiple buttons are dead or behave erratically
  • The user interface board needs replacement

Frequently asked questions

The dryer beeps on its own and shows E68. What is happening?

A shorted key is sending phantom presses. The control hears a button held down, beeps in protest, and logs E68.

Can I still use the dryer with E68?

Usually not. The control locks out normal operation while it believes a key is stuck, so cycles will not start or settings will change on their own.

Will unplugging the dryer fix a stuck button?

It clears glitch readings, but a physically jammed or electrically shorted key returns the code as soon as power is back.

Sources

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FixCode provides general troubleshooting information only — not professional repair advice. If you are unsure about any step, stop and call a qualified technician. Repairs done incorrectly can be dangerous and may void your warranty.

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