What to do
- Test the sensor
It can be tested for continuity and replaced. Until then, wash temperatures won't be reliable.
When to call an engineer
If you'd rather not take panels off and use a multimeter.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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About this code
Unbranded and less common appliances don't publish one shared code list, so this page gives the most common meaning across makers. Your manual is the final word, and the model number that finds it is on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
Last reviewed September 2026.