Washer Error Codes For Front Load and Top Load Washing Machines

Check out our list of error codes for different washing machine brands like Amana, Asko, Beko, Bosch, Daewoo, Fisher & Paykel, Frigidaire, GE, Haier, Hotpoint, Kenmore, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. This list is for both top-loading and front-loading washers.

If you can’t find your washer brand or error code here, scroll down to the bottom of this page and ask us for help. We’re here to assist you with any washing machine error code and can guide you in fixing your specific problem. If you find your error code on this list, it will tell you what part might be causing the issue, according to the manufacturers’ error codes.

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Amana Washing Machine Error/Fault Codes

“Sd” – (Excess suds)
F8 followed by E1 – (water supply error)
F9 followed by E1 – (drain pump system error)
F5 followed by E2 – (door will not lock)
F7 followed by E1 – (motor drive error)
“rL” – (remove load)
Washer making error beeps – Door has not been opened and closed for at least 3 cycles
Washer beeps when HOLD TO START is touched – Door not closed
F# E# code other than as described above appears in display – System Code Error
“nt” (interrupted) – Cycle was paused or cancelled
Clean Washer LED flashing at end of wash cycle – The washer has run 30 wash cycles and is indicating a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle

Asko Washing Machine Error Codes

F1 – Water supply/low water fill
F2 – Water level too high
F3 – Pump problem
F4 – Thermistor problem
F5 – Fault in thermal cutout or heating pause fault
F6 – Motor fault
F7 – Door lock release fault
00 – Machine did not spin

Beko Washer Error Codes

H1 – NTC Open or Short Circuit
H2 – Heater Open Circuit
H3 – Heater Always On
H4 – Valve Triac Short Circuit
H5 – Pump Open Circuit
H6 – Motor Triac Short Circuit
H7 – Pressure Sensor Failure
H11 – Motor & or Tacho Open Circuit

Bosch Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 – Door lock error
F17 – Inlet valve error detected
F18 – Drain error detected
F23 – Anti flood device has been activated
F34 – Door lock error
F42 – Motor fault
F43 – Motor fault
F44 – Motor fault

Bosch WAE Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 – Door lock problem
F17 – Inlet valve
F18 – Drain pump
F21 – Motor
F23 – Anti flood system activated

Bosch WFP Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F01 – Water intake timeout
F02 – Heating timeout
F03 – Draining timeout
F04 – Motor fault
F05 – Uncontrolled motor startup
F06 – Short on NTC Detected on hot water intake
F07 – Open circuit NTC Open circuit wiring
F08 – Door open when program started
F09 – Unexpected heating
F10 – Communication error
F11 – Overheating
F12 – Short circuit
F13 – Mains voltage too high
F14 – Mains voltage too low
F15 – Faulty temperature sensor on motor PCB
F16 – Faulty rinse sensor Displayed only in test

Daewoo Washing Machine Error Codes

E2 = Water has overfilled and the error code is displayed
E5 = High Voltage Error
E7 = Directional Error
E8 = Washer Motor Error
E9 = Pressure Sensor Error
H2 = Wash Temperature Sensor
H4 = Overheating Washer Heating Element
H6 = Washer Heating Element Failed
H8 = Heater Overheating / No Water Washer
IE = Water Inlet Error – Washing Machine Did Not Fill With Water
LE = Washing Machine Door Open
OE = Water Has Not Drained From The Washer
PEF = Filter Is Detected As Blocked
UE = Washer Load Imbalance

Fisher & Paykel Top Load AquaSmart Washing Machine Error Codes

21, 26, 27, 49, 50, or 246 = Water Inlet Valve Fault
38 or 39 = Water Level Pressure Transducer Air Tube Fault
58 or 68 = Water Level Pressure Transducer Fault
10, 41, or 237 = Water Temperature Sensor Fault
1, 57, 60, 107, 108, 112, 133, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 230, 232, 233, 236, 241, 243, 252, or 254 = Motor Control Module Fault
45, 46, 103, 104, 105, 106, or 241 = Display Module Fault
234, 235, 238, or 239 = Lid Lock is Bad
40, 56, or 160 = Spin Basket Will Not Engage Or Disengage From Clutch
136 or 137 = Motor Is Not Running
37, 114, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250, or 253 = Water Is Not Draining

Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Error Codes

E10 – Water doesn’t enter
E20 – Water dosen’t drain
E30 – Drum overfilled
E40 – Door is open
E50 – Motor is overheated
E70 – Cold water doesn’t enter
EF0 – Over sudsing
EF0 – Hot water doesn’t enter
E11 – Fill time too long
E13 – Water leak in tub or air leak
E21 – Water not pumping out fast enough
E23 – Drain pump relay on control board failed or wire off pump
E24 – Drain pump relay on control board failed or wire off pump
E31 – Pressure sensor not communicating with control board
E35 – Pressure sensor indicates water overfill
E36 – Control board problem
E41 – Control board thinks the door switch is open
E43 – Control board problem
E44 – Control board problem
E45 – Control board problem
E46 – Control board problem
E47 – Board thinks door PTC circuit is open in spin
E48 – Board thinks door PTC circuit is closed
E52 – Bad signal from tacho generator
E56 – High motor current
E57 – High current on motor phase
E59 – No tacho signal for 3 seconds
E5A – High temp on heat sink caused by overloading
E5B – High temp on heat sink
E5C – High temp on heat sink
E5D – Communication problem
E5E – Communication problem
E5F – Communication problem
E66 – Heating element relay failure
E67 – Input voltage on microprocessor incorrect
E68 – Current leakage to ground on heater or fuse opened
E70 – The control board is not seeing the correct water supply
E71 – Wash NTC failure
E74 – Wash temperature does not increase
E75 – Water temperature sensor circuit
E76 – NTC temperature for the cold water valve over the limits
E82 – Console control problem
E83 – Console control problem
E91 – Communication error between UI board and control board
E93 – Console control problem
E94 – Console control problem
E95 – Communication error
E97 – Console control problem
E98 – Console control problem
EB1 – Incoming power frequency out of limits
EB2 – Incoming line voltage above 130 vac
EB3 – Incoming line voltage below 90 VAC
EF1 – Clogged drain pump
EF2 – Too much soap
EBE – Console control problem
EBF – Console control problem
EF5 – NTC temperature for the hot water valve over the limits
F1 – Internal fault in control
F2 – Water temperature problem
F3 – Water level problem
F4 – Washer is not advancing
F5 – Keypad problem

GE Front Loader Washing Machine Error Codes

E22 – Water Fill timeout
E23 – Flood protect drain
E30 – Drain pump not present
E31 – Drain timeout
E38 – Dispenser error
E39 – Dispenser timeout
E42 – Drive motor
E43 – DC Fault
E45 – Drive motor
E46 – Drive motor
E47 – Heat sink
E48 – Drive motor
E49 – Load too heavy
E4A – Under volts
E4B – Power up problems
E4C – Over volts
E4E – Under volts after start
E4F – EEProm fault
E52 – Main control
E53 – Buffer error Internal software buffer error
E54 – No motor response
E57 – Checksum failure
E58 – Communication failure
E60 – Door lock switch failure
E61 – Door unlock switch failure
E62 – System contact failure
E63 – Unexpected open door
E64 – Unexpected open door while running
E65 – Water level sensor failure
E66 – Water temperature sensor open
E67 – Water temperature sensor shorted
E70 – Stuck key
E71 – Key fault Communication error

GE WSL Washing Machine Error Codes

IE – Water level sensor error
7E – Water supply error
E – Drain pump error
dE – Lid open error
UE – Unbalance switch error
OE – Water overflow error

Haier Washing Machine Error Codes

bLoC PunP – Water not draining out / No drain
no tAPS – Not filling up with water
Err1 – Washing machine door error detected = Not closed
Err2 – Water has not drained from the washer
Err3 – Detected washer temperature sensor error
Err4 – Washer heating element fail
Err5 – Water level not reached expected level
Err6 – Washing machine motor speed incorrect
Err7 – Motor speed error detected
Err8 – Washer has overfilled with water
ErLC – Door lock has failed
ErUL – Door lock failure
EUAr – Communication failure between display board and power board
Unb – Unbalanced wash load
PF – Voltage is less than 93 Volts AC
CLrF – Too much detergent suds

Hotpoint Washer Error Codes

F01 – Electronic circuit board fault
F02 – Motor circuit fault
F03 – Temperature sensing fault
F05 – Waste pipe blockage or pump issue
F06 – Door lock fault
F07 – Electronic circuit board fault / heating circuit fault
F08 – Heater fault
F09 – Software fault
F11 – Pump circuit fault
F12 – Electronic control fault
F13 – Dryer temperature sensing fault (washer dryers only)
F15 – Heater control fault (washing machines and washer dryers)
F16 – Drum lock position sensor fault (top loading machines only)
F18 – Internal data error
F19 – Fan motor or heating fault (washer dryers only)

Kenmore Oasis – Whirlpool Cabrio – Maytag Bravos Washer Error Codes

LF – Long Fill
Ld – Long Drain
uL – Unbalanced Load
oL – Overloaded
Sd – Suds Detection
id – Open or Close Lid
Po – Pump Out
HC – Hot and Cold reversed
dL – Lid Lock Failure
dU – Lid Unlock Failure
F1 – Pressure Signal Out-of-Range
F2 – Keypad Interface Failure
F40 – Thermistor Open
F41 – Motor RPS Thermistor Open
F42 – Heater in Unknown state
F43 – Heater is continuously On
F44 – Heater cannot be turned On
F50 – Motor Stalled
F51 – Motor RPS Failure
F52 – Motor Stop Failure
F53 – Motor Control Over temp
F54 – Motor Control Over current
F72 – Basket Re-engagement Failure

LG Front Loader Washing Machine Error Codes

IE – Water inlet error
UE – Unbalance error
OE – Drain error
FE – Over flow
PE – Pressure sensor error
dE – Door open error
CE – Oven current error
LE – Locked motor error
bE – Ball sensor error
EE – EEprom error
PF – Power failure
E1 – Leakage error

Maytag Front Loading Neptune Washer Error Codes

DO – Door Open
FL – Failed to lock
LO – Door failed to unlock
Lr – Locked Motor Rotor
ND – No Drain
NF – No Fill
OD – Opened Door
Sd – Suds lock
PF – Power failure

Samsung Front Load – Top Load Washer Error Codes

dc – Unbalanced load
dL – Door is not locked when washer is running
FL – Washer failed to lock the door
Hr – Water temperature control problem
LE – Washer tried to fill but has not reached correct water level
LO – Door will not unlock
E3 – Motor not running properly
nd – Washer is not draining
nF – Washer tried to fill
4E – Washer cannot fill with water
Sr – Problem with control
PF – Power failure
OE – Water level sensor
bE – Motor speed sensor
tE – Temperature sensor
3E – High current detected
2E – High/low voltage detected
5r – Problem with control
8E – Vibration sensor

Whirlpool AQ AW Model Washer Code Errors

FH – No Water Inlet
FA – Aquastop Failure
FP – Drain Failure
F5 – NTC Failure
F6 – Tachometer Failure
F7 – Triac Short Circuit detection
F8 – Heating Element, Open Circuit
F9 – Overflow Failure
F10 – Motor control unit (Thermal)
F11 – Communication failure
F12 – Heating Element Short Circuit
F13 – Dispenser Circuit Error
F14 – EEPROM Failure
F15 – Motor Control Unit Error
F16 – Control Failure (Control Unit)
F18 – Control Failure (Control Unit)
F20 – Control Failure (Control Unit)
F21 – Control Failure (User Board)
F22 – Control Failure (User Board)
FDL – Door Lock Error
FDU – Door Unlock Error

Whirlpool Cabrio Error Fault Codes

dL (F80, 82, 84, 85) = Door Lock Fail
DU (F83) = Door Unlock Fail
F1 (F60-68) = Primary Control Fail
F2 = Keypad User Interface Fail
F40 = ATC Thermistor Open Short
F41 = Motor RPS Thermistor Open Short
F42 = Heater Thermistor Open Short
F50 = Motor Stalled
F51 = Motor RPS Fail
F52 = Motor Stop Fail
F53 = Motor Control Over Temperature
F54 = Motor Control Over Current
F72 = Basket Re-engage Fail
HC = Hot and Cold Reversed
Ld (F32) = Long Drain Time
LF (F30) = Long Fill Time
Lid (F81) = Open or Close Door Lid
oL (F70) = Overloaded Tub
Po = Pump Out Lid Open
Sd (F71) = Excessive Suds Detect
uL = Unbalanced Wash Load

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