Washer Error Codes
Explanations follow official manufacturer support pages. Pick a code below or use the search.
Bosch washer
- E00-18The drain pump is blocked or obstructed. Bosch Washer code E00-18: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- E00-23Water is present in the base tray and/or the appliance is leaking. Bosch Washer code E00-23: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also E23
- E16The door is not locked properly; a full load or trapped items may prevent latching.
- E18The drainage hose is blocked or kinked. Bosch Washer code E18: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- E30Water supply problem: low water pressure, blocked inlet filters, faucet turned off, kinked inlet hose, or defective water level measurement system.
- E33Excess detergent foam detected - too much or old detergent was used, possibly causing foam to escape the detergent compartment.
- E36The drain pump is blocked. Bosch Washer code E36: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- E38The drain pump is blocked (possibly with items from the drum). Bosch Washer code E38: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- E92Water pressure is too low or the filters in the water inlet are blocked.
LG washer
- DEThe washer door is not closed properly - often because laundry is caught between the door and the rubber door gasket.
- DE2The door is closed but not locked. May occur when the load is too heavy, items are caught between the door and the rubber gasket.
- DLDoor lock error: the door locking mechanism is not functioning properly - the door is closed but the washer will not operate.
- E3Drain motor error: an issue with the operation of the drain motor; it may also occur if water inside the washer froze due to cold weather.
- FEWater overfilling problem: the drain pump activates to prevent leaks and extra water may have entered the drum, possibly through the detergent dispenser.
- FFFreeze failure: occurs when the temperature inside the washer drops below 1C so water in the drain or inlet hoses freezes.
- IEWater Inlet Error: the tub did not fill to an adequate water level within the set time.
- OEThe washing machine is unable to drain the wash water. It is usually caused by a kinked or clogged drain hose or a clogged drain pump filter.
- SUDThe washer detected too many suds and adds a suds-reducing cycle (about 2 hours longer).
- U51Freeze failure: the machine stopped with FF/u51 or OE when water remaining inside the supply or drain hose froze in cold weather.
Samsung washer
- 4ENot filling error - water is not entering the washer correctly. Samsung Washer code 4E: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also 4C, NF, 14C
- 5ENo drain error - water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed (or at all). Also shown as 5C, ND. · also 5C, ND
- D5Door error - the door is not detected as closed and locked. Samsung Washer code D5: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also 1DC, 1DC1, 1DC4
- DCDC: Unbalanced load error - the current load in the washer is unbalanced inside the tub; Ur (unbalanced load retry) means the washer will add water.
- DC3Add Door error - the Add Door is not detected as closed and locked. Samsung Washer code DC3: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- DDCAdd Door error - the Add Door is not detected as closed and locked. Samsung Washer code DDC: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- DEDoor error - the door is not detected as closed and locked. Samsung Washer code DE: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also DC1, DE1
- DE2Door error - the door is not detected as closed and locked. Samsung Washer code DE2: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- E3Motor error - no specific troubleshooting is listed on the page; follow the basic steps.
- LEWater level or leakage error - moisture is detected somewhere it should not be, or there is an issue with the water level sensor. · also 1C, 11C, 1E
- OEOverflow error - there is too much water in the washer. Samsung Washer code OE: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also 0C, 0E, 10C
- OFOverflow error. Samsung Washer code OF: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- SENo drain error - water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed (or at all). Also shown as 15C, SC. · also 15C, SC
- SUDExcessive suds error - the washer detected an over-sudsing condition and stops briefly to let the suds dissipate. · also 5D, 5UD, 5UD5
- UEUnbalanced load error - the current load in the washer is unbalanced inside the tub; Ur (unbalanced load retry) means the washer will add water. · also UB, U6, UR
Whirlpool washer
- DLOLid lock will not lock / lid lock failure. Whirlpool Washer code DLO: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- DUThe lid cannot unlock because objects on the washer lid are preventing it. · also LDU
- ERRMessage shown when you try to change or modify a cycle while the washer is running, or try to start a cycle with the door open.
- F0E2Excessive suds were detected in the basket; the washer runs an automatic suds-reduction routine, so let it continue.
- F0E4The washer senses the water temperature is too hot, typically because the hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.
- F20Water inlet problem: no water or insufficient water supply detected. Whirlpool Washer code F20: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call
- F21Drain problem: the washer is not draining. Whirlpool Washer code F21: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F22Front door lock issue: the washer cannot lock the door. Whirlpool Washer code F22: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F5E1Door switch fault: the door must be completely closed with nothing blocking the door switch.
- F5E2The washer cannot engage the lid lock, possibly because of an obstruction in the lid lock area.
- F5E3Door lock fault; the official page directs a control power-cycle reset.
- F5E4The washer has run three consecutive cycles without the door being opened.
- F8E1The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water (low fill); the display may also show Lo FL, LF or No Water Detected. · also LOFL, LF, NOWATERDETECTED
- F8E3Overflow condition: too much water or foam in the washer. Whirlpool Washer code F8E3: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F8E6Two possible meanings depending on the model: the lid is open during the soak cycle, or no hot water was detected.
- F9E1The washer is unable to drain correctly (long drain time). Whirlpool Washer code F9E1: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also DRN
- FHWater inlet problem: no or insufficient water supply detected. Whirlpool Washer code FH: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- HCHot and cold inlet hoses installed reversed; the code appears at the end of the wash cycle.
- INTThe cycle was paused or cancelled; the washer can take 20-30 minutes to stop spinning and drain, and shows this code during that time.
- LDLong drain: drain pump system problem - the washer is taking too long to drain water.
- LDLLid lock will not lock (lid lock failure). Whirlpool Washer code LDL: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- LIDThe washer lid was left open. Whirlpool Washer code LID: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- SDExcessive suds in the washer; the washer runs a suds-reduction routine.
- SUDToo many suds in the washer; the washer extends the rinse time to remove them.