Comprehensive Washing Machine Error Codes Table
Below is a detailed table listing common washing machine error codes across multiple brands, their meanings, and potential solutions.
| Error Code | Brand | Meaning of Error Code | Potential Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE / DOOR | Samsung | Door is not closed properly or door lock mechanism has failed | Check for obstructions in door seal, close door firmly, inspect door lock switch for damage, ensure nothing is caught preventing closure |
| 4E / 4C | Samsung | Water supply failure - water not entering machine | Check water taps are fully open, inspect inlet hoses for kinks or blockages, clean inlet filters, verify adequate water pressure |
| 5E / SE / 5C | Samsung | Drainage problem - water cannot exit machine | Clean drain pump filter, check drain hose for blockages or kinks, ensure drain hose height is correct (max 96cm), inspect drain pump |
| UE / E4 | Samsung | Unbalanced load - drum cannot spin properly | Redistribute laundry evenly in drum, reduce load size if overloaded, ensure machine is level on floor, check suspension rods |
| LE / LE1 | Samsung | Water leakage detected or low water level | Check all hose connections for leaks, inspect door seal for damage, ensure drain hose is properly connected, check water supply |
| tE / tE1 / tE2 / tE3 | Samsung | Temperature sensor malfunction | Reset machine by unplugging for 10 minutes, check wiring to temperature sensor, may require sensor replacement by technician |
| 3E / 3C / EA | Samsung | Motor issue - tacho sensor error | Check for overloading, inspect motor connections, reset machine, likely requires professional motor or sensor repair |
| 1E / 1C | Samsung | Water level sensor malfunction | Check pressure switch hose for blockages, inspect water level sensor, reset machine, may need sensor replacement |
| 9E / 9C1 / 9C2 | Samsung | Power supply voltage error | Check electrical outlet voltage, ensure proper grounding, inspect power cord for damage, may need electrician if voltage unstable |
| HE / HE1 / HE2 | Samsung | Heating system failure | Check heating element connections, inspect thermostat, may require heating element replacement by professional |
| OE | LG | Drain error - water not draining properly | Clean drain pump filter (usually front bottom panel), check drain hose for clogs, ensure drain hose not inserted too far into standpipe |
| IE | LG | Water inlet error - water supply problem | Verify water supply is on, check inlet hoses for kinks, clean inlet valve filters, ensure adequate water pressure (minimum 20 PSI) |
| UE | LG | Unbalanced load error | Redistribute clothes evenly, remove items if overloaded, add items if underloaded, ensure machine is level, run spin cycle again |
| LE | LG | Locked motor / rotor error | Check for overloading, inspect for items stuck between drum and tub, reset machine, may indicate motor or hall sensor failure |
| FE | LG | Overfill error - too much water in drum | Check inlet valve for proper closure, inspect water level sensor, turn off water supply, drain machine, may need valve replacement |
| PE | LG | Water level pressure sensor error | Check pressure switch hose for blockages or damage, inspect sensor connections, reset machine, sensor may need replacement |
| dE / dE1 / dE2 | LG | Door error - door not closed or locked | Ensure door is completely closed, check for obstructions, inspect door lock mechanism, check door strike alignment |
| tE | LG | Temperature sensor error | Reset machine, check heating element and temperature sensor connections, may require sensor or thermistor replacement |
| CL | LG | Child lock activated | Press and hold child lock button combination (usually TEMP + OPTIONS) for 3-5 seconds to deactivate |
| PF | LG | Power failure during cycle | Machine detected power interruption, simply press START/PAUSE to resume cycle or restart wash program |
| F01 / FH | Whirlpool | Electronic control board failure or water inlet problem | For F01: unplug machine, may need control board replacement. For FH: check water supply, clean inlet screens, verify water pressure |
| F20 / F21 | Whirlpool | Drain or water inlet issue | Check drain pump and filter for blockages, ensure drain hose properly installed, verify water supply is adequate |
| F22 | Whirlpool | Door lock error | Check door closes properly, inspect door lock assembly, reset machine, may need lock mechanism replacement |
| F28 | Whirlpool | Communication error between control board and motor | Reset machine by unplugging for 5 minutes, check wire harness connections, may require control board or motor control board replacement |
| F33 | Whirlpool | Pump system error or pressure switch issue | Check drain pump for blockages, inspect pressure switch hose, ensure drain hose not kinked, may need pump or switch replacement |
| Sud / Sd | Whirlpool | Excessive suds detected | Use HE detergent only, reduce detergent amount, run rinse and spin cycle, avoid overloading, ensure proper detergent for water hardness |
| F5 E2 | Whirlpool | Door won't unlock | Wait for machine to cool if cycle just ended, check for excess suds preventing unlock, manually unlock using emergency release |
| F7 E1 | Whirlpool | Motor speed sensing error | Check for overloading, ensure proper load distribution, inspect motor connections, likely requires professional motor repair |
| F8 E1 | Whirlpool | Low flow or no water fill detected | Turn on water supply, check inlet hoses and screens, ensure adequate pressure, inspect inlet valve for proper operation |
| F9 E1 | Whirlpool | Long drain time | Clean drain pump filter, check for blockages in drain system, ensure drain hose proper height and installation, inspect pump |
| E01 / F01 | Bosch | Door lock malfunction | Ensure door completely closed, check door seal for obstructions, inspect lock mechanism, may need door lock replacement |
| E02 / F02 | Bosch | Motor problem - drum not turning | Check for items stuck preventing drum rotation, ensure belt intact, inspect motor brushes and connections, may need motor repair |
| E04 / F04 | Bosch | Water supply issue | Check water taps open, inspect inlet hoses for kinks, clean inlet filters, verify water pressure adequate (100-1000 kPa) |
| E17 / F17 | Bosch | Water inlet timeout - water entering too slowly | Check water supply fully open, clean inlet valve screens, ensure adequate pressure, inspect inlet valve for malfunction |
| E18 / F18 | Bosch | Drain timeout - water draining too slowly | Clean drain pump and filter, check drain hose for blockages, ensure proper drain hose installation, inspect pump impeller |
| E21 / F21 | Bosch | Drain pump blockage or motor issue | Remove and clean drain pump filter, check for foreign objects in pump, inspect pump motor, may need pump replacement |
| E23 / F23 | Bosch | Water on base (leak detected) | Check all hose connections, inspect door seal for tears, look for loose clamps, identify and repair leak source immediately |
| E27 / F27 | Bosch | Door sensor error | Check door closing properly, inspect door lock switch, reset machine, may need door sensor or control board replacement |
| E43 / F43 | Bosch | Motor triac short circuit | Serious electrical fault, unplug machine immediately, requires professional repair of motor control board or module |
| E57 / F57 | Bosch | Current over limit (inverter/motor) | Check for overloading, ensure proper load distribution, reset machine, may indicate motor or inverter failure |
| E67 / F67 | Bosch | Encoding error (motor position sensor) | Reset machine, check motor connections, may require motor tacho sensor or hall sensor replacement by technician |
| H1 / H2 | Beko | Heating problem - water not heating | Check heating element for continuity, inspect thermostat, verify proper electrical connection, may need element replacement |
| H3 | Beko | Temperature is too high | Thermostat likely faulty causing overheating, unplug machine, allow to cool, requires thermostat or control board replacement |
| H5 | Beko | Water temperature sensor fault | Reset machine, check sensor connections, likely requires temperature sensor (NTC thermistor) replacement |
| H6 / H7 | Beko | Motor or drive system problem | Check for overloading, inspect motor brushes and connections, ensure drive belt intact, may need motor repair or replacement |
| E01 | Beko | Door lock problem | Ensure door properly closed, check for obstructions, inspect door lock mechanism, may need lock assembly replacement |
| E03 | Beko | Drain pump problem | Clean drain pump filter, remove blockages, check pump impeller for damage, ensure drain hose not kinked, may need pump replacement |
| E10 | Electrolux | Water not filling properly | Check water taps fully open, inspect inlet hoses, clean inlet filters, verify adequate water pressure (1-10 bar) |
| E11 | Electrolux | Filling problem - water inlet valve issue | Inspect inlet valve for proper operation, check for electrical connection, clean valve screens, may need valve replacement |
| E13 | Electrolux | Water leakage detected | Check all hose connections for leaks, inspect door seal, look for cracks in detergent drawer, identify and repair leak source |
| E20 / E21 | Electrolux | Drain problem - water not draining | Clean drain pump filter and pump, check drain hose for blockages, ensure hose not kinked, verify proper drain height |
| E23 / E24 | Electrolux | Drain pump issue | Inspect drain pump for blockages or damage, check pump connections, test pump motor, may require pump replacement |
| E35 | Electrolux | Overfill problem - too much water | Check pressure switch operation, inspect inlet valve for proper closing, may need pressure switch or inlet valve replacement |
| E40 | Electrolux | Door not closed properly | Ensure door completely closed, check door seal for damage, inspect door lock mechanism, verify door strike alignment |
| E41 | Electrolux | Door lock failure | Check door lock connections, inspect lock mechanism for damage, reset machine, may need door lock assembly replacement |
| E50 | Electrolux | Motor problem or stuck drum | Check for items preventing drum rotation, inspect motor brushes, check drive belt, may indicate motor or control board failure |
| E52 / E53 | Electrolux | Motor tacho or motor control problem | Reset machine, check motor connections, inspect motor tacho generator, likely requires professional motor system repair |
| E66 | Electrolux | Heating relay malfunction | Check heating element connections, inspect control board relay, may require control board or heating element replacement |
| E71 | Electrolux | Heating sensor (NTC) short circuit | Check temperature sensor connections, test sensor resistance, likely requires NTC thermistor replacement |
| E74 | Electrolux | NTC sensor in wrong position | Check temperature sensor placement, ensure sensor properly seated in heating element, reposition or replace sensor |
| Ed / EC | Ariston | Door lock malfunction | Check door closes properly, inspect lock mechanism, ensure nothing preventing closure, may need lock replacement |
| F01 | Ariston | Motor triac short circuit | Serious electrical fault in motor control, unplug immediately, requires professional control board or triac replacement |
| F02 | Ariston | Motor blocked or tacho error | Check for obstructions preventing drum rotation, inspect motor brushes, check tacho connections, may need motor repair |
| F03 | Ariston | Temperature sensor stuck or defective | Reset machine, check sensor connections, test sensor resistance, likely requires NTC temperature sensor replacement |
| F04 | Ariston | Pressure switch stuck on empty | Check pressure switch hose for blockages, inspect switch operation, may need pressure switch or water level sensor replacement |
| F05 | Ariston | Drain pump stuck or pressure switch stuck on full | Clean drain pump and filter, check pressure switch, inspect drain system, may need pump or switch replacement |
| F06 | Ariston | Door lock or control button error | Check door lock operation, inspect control panel buttons, reset machine, may need door lock or control panel replacement |
| F07 | Ariston | Heating element not immersed in water | Check for proper water fill, inspect pressure switch, ensure inlet valve working, may indicate sensor or fill system problem |
| F08 | Ariston | Heating element relay stuck or level problem | Check water level sensor, inspect heating relay on control board, may require control board or sensor replacement |
| F09 | Ariston | EEPROM memory error | Serious control board issue, unplug machine, may require control board replacement or reprogramming by technician |
| F10 | Ariston | Pressure sensor not signaling | Check pressure switch connections and hose, test switch operation, may need pressure switch replacement |
| F11 | Ariston | Drain pump no signal or disconnected | Check drain pump electrical connections, test pump motor, inspect wiring harness, may need pump or connection repair |
| E1 | Haier | Water inlet problem - no water or slow fill | Check water supply on, inspect inlet hoses, clean inlet screens, verify water pressure, check inlet valve operation |
| E2 | Haier | Drain problem - water not draining in time | Clean drain filter and pump, check drain hose for blockages, ensure proper hose position, inspect drain pump motor |
| E4 | Haier | Overheat protection activated | Machine detected excessive temperature, check thermostat, inspect heating element, allow machine to cool, reset |
| E8 | Haier | Water level too high | Check inlet valve closes properly, inspect pressure switch, may need inlet valve or water level sensor replacement |
| Err8 | Haier | Over-voltage protection | Check electrical supply voltage, ensure proper grounding, may need voltage regulator if supply unstable |
| Unb | Haier | Unbalanced load | Redistribute laundry evenly, reduce load if too large, ensure machine level, check suspension springs and shock absorbers |
| Err1 | Panasonic | Drain error | Clean drain pump filter, check drain hose for blockages or kinks, inspect drain pump operation, ensure proper drain height |
| Err2 | Panasonic | Water supply error | Verify water taps open, check inlet hoses for kinks, clean inlet filters, ensure adequate water pressure |
| Err3 | Panasonic | Unbalanced load | Redistribute clothes evenly in drum, check machine is level, inspect shock absorbers and springs if problem persists |
| Err9 | Panasonic | Motor or control board error | Reset machine, check motor connections, may require professional diagnosis of motor or control board failure |
| U12 | Panasonic | Door lock error | Ensure door properly closed, check door lock mechanism, inspect door strike alignment, may need lock replacement |
| U13 | Panasonic | Water inlet valve error | Check water supply, inspect inlet valve operation, test valve electrically, may need inlet valve replacement |
| U14 | Panasonic | Overfill error | Check inlet valve closing properly, inspect pressure switch, may need valve or water level sensor replacement |
| EA | Miele | Drain fault | Clean drain pump and filter, check drain hose for blockages, inspect pump impeller, ensure proper drain installation |
| F01 | Miele | NTC temperature sensor short circuit | Check temperature sensor connections, test sensor, likely requires NTC thermistor replacement by technician |
| F02 | Miele | NTC temperature sensor open circuit | Inspect sensor wiring for damage, check connections, likely requires temperature sensor replacement |
| F10 | Miele | Water inlet fault | Check water supply on, inspect inlet hoses and filters, verify water pressure adequate, check inlet valve operation |
| F11 | Miele | Water drain fault | Clean drain pump, check drain hose, ensure proper installation height, inspect pump for proper operation |
| F15 | Miele | Hot water inlet fault | Check hot water supply if connected, inspect hot water inlet valve, verify proper water temperature |
| F16 | Miele | Excessive suds | Reduce detergent amount, use HE detergent only, run additional rinse cycle, check for proper detergent type |
| F20 | Miele | Heating fault | Check heating element connections, inspect thermostat, may require heating element or control board replacement |
| F51 | Miele | Motor fault / control board issue | Check motor connections, inspect control board, likely requires professional diagnosis and motor or board replacement |
| F53 | Miele | Motor control problem | Reset machine, check motor wiring harness, may require motor control board or motor replacement by technician |
| E10 | Zanussi | No water inlet | Check water taps open, inspect inlet hoses, clean inlet filters, verify water pressure, check inlet valve |
| E20 | Zanussi | Drain problem | Clean drain pump filter, check drain hose for blockages, inspect pump operation, ensure proper hose installation |
| E40 | Zanussi | Door not closed | Ensure door properly closed, check for obstructions, inspect door lock mechanism, verify door seal condition |
| E90 | Zanussi | Electronic control system error | Reset machine by unplugging for 10 minutes, if persists may require control board replacement by technician |
| EF0 | Zanussi | Excess foam detected | Use less detergent, ensure using HE detergent, run rinse cycle, check water hardness and adjust detergent accordingly |
| EH0 | Zanussi | Power supply voltage too high | Check electrical outlet voltage, may need electrician to verify supply, consider voltage regulator if unstable |
| OE | Kenmore | Drain error | Clean drain filter, check drain hose for clogs, inspect drain pump, ensure hose not kinked or blocked |
| LE | Kenmore | Motor locked error | Check for overloading, inspect for items stuck in drum, reset machine, may indicate motor or rotor issue |
| FE | Kenmore | Overfill error | Check inlet valve closes properly, inspect water level sensor, turn off water supply, may need valve replacement |
| dE | Kenmore | Door error | Ensure door completely closed, check door lock mechanism, inspect for obstructions preventing proper closure |
| F-01 | Indesit | Motor triac failure | Serious electrical fault, unplug machine, requires professional control board or motor triac replacement |
| F-02 | Indesit | Motor or tacho generator fault | Check motor connections, inspect motor brushes, check tacho generator, may require motor replacement |
| F-03 | Indesit | Washing temperature sensor fault | Reset machine, check sensor connections, likely requires NTC temperature sensor replacement |
| F-04 | Indesit | Pressure switch failure | Check pressure switch hose, test switch operation, may need pressure switch or water level sensor replacement |
| F-05 | Indesit | Pressure switch or drain pump fault | Clean drain system, check pressure switch, inspect drain pump, may need pump or switch replacement |
| F-07 | Indesit | Water heating fault | Check heating element not in contact with drum, inspect water level, may require element or sensor replacement |
| F-08 | Indesit | Heater relay stuck or water level error | Check water level sensor, inspect control board relay, may require control board replacement |
| Er-01 | Fisher & Paykel | Motor fault | Reset machine, check motor connections, inspect for obstructions, may require motor or control board replacement |
| Er-05 | Fisher & Paykel | Lid lock failure (top loader) | Check lid closes properly, inspect lid lock mechanism, ensure nothing preventing closure, may need lock replacement |
| Er-08 | Fisher & Paykel | Slow water fill | Check water supply fully on, inspect inlet hoses, clean inlet screens, verify adequate water pressure |
| Er-10 | Fisher & Paykel | Water level sensor fault | Check pressure system for leaks, inspect sensor connections, may require water level sensor replacement |
| Er-26 | Fisher & Paykel | Drum not running | Check for items preventing rotation, inspect motor and belt, reset machine, may require motor or control board repair |
| Er-31 | Fisher & Paykel | Temperature sensor fault | Reset machine, check sensor connections, likely requires temperature sensor (thermistor) replacement |
| E01 | Candy | Door not properly closed | Ensure door completely closed, check door seal for damage, inspect door lock mechanism, remove obstructions |
| E02 | Candy | Water inlet problem | Check water supply on, inspect inlet hoses and filters, verify water pressure, test inlet valve operation |
| E03 | Candy | Drain problem | Clean drain pump and filter, check drain hose for blockages, inspect pump motor, ensure proper hose position |
| E04 | Candy | Water overfill | Check inlet valve closes properly, inspect pressure switch, may need inlet valve or water level sensor replacement |
| E05 | Candy | Temperature sensor fault | Reset machine, check NTC sensor connections, test sensor resistance, likely requires sensor replacement |
| E07 | Candy | Door lock error | Check door lock mechanism operation, inspect electrical connections, may require door lock assembly replacement |
| E09 | Candy | Motor triac error | Serious control board issue, unplug machine, requires professional control board or motor triac replacement |
