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Washing machines error codes

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GE9 codesMaytag9 codesFrigidaire8 codesLG8 codesSamsung8 codesBosch7 codesWhirlpool6 codes

GE

H2OWasher not detecting incoming waterE22Fill timeout - tub filling too slowlyE23Drain timeout - water not draining in timeE42Drive motor drawing too much currentE60Door lock did not engageE65Water level (pressure) sensor errordELid detected openUEUnbalanced load during spin18Slow drain - clean the pump filter

Maytag

F8E1Long fill / low water flowF9E1Long drain timeSdExcessive suds detecteduLUnbalanced load during spinoLWasher load too largeLdWater draining too slowlyF5E2Lid or door will not lockF7E1Motor / basket speed sensing errordETDetergent cartridge not detected

Frigidaire

E11Water fills too slowlyE20Water will not drainE23Drain pump control relay failedE41Door lock reads as openE42Door stays locked after cycleE13Water or air leak detectedEF1Drain pump filter is cloggedEF2Too much detergent or suds

LG

OEWasher cannot drain water in timeUELoad is unbalanced during spinIEWasher cannot fill with enough waterdEWasher door failed to lockLEMotor locked and cannot spinFEOverfill: too much water in tubCLChild lock (control lock) is onPEWater level pressure sensor fault

Samsung

5EWasher cannot drain water properly4CWasher not receiving adequate water supplySUDToo many suds detected in the washerDCLoad too unbalanced to spinUEUnbalanced load during spin cycleOEWasher detected a water overflow3EMotor fault or overload detectedLC1Leak sensor detected water in the base

Bosch

E18Machine could not drain water in timeE17Water fill time exceeded, machine not fillingE23AquaStop leak protection has been triggeredF16Door open or not properly lockedF21Motor fault, drum not rotating correctlyF43Drum not turning, drive/motor faultF63Functional safety / control processor fault

Whirlpool

F21Long drain: water draining too slowlySudExcessive suds detected in the washeruLUnbalanced load during spindULid cannot unlockF02Long drain: water not draining fast enoughoLLoad too large: washer overloaded