85 codes
Washing machine error codes
The same fault has a different code on every brand. Find the fault you're seeing, then your brand's column, or just type the code into the search.
Common problems
What it's doing, the code each brand shows for it, and what to check first.
Same fault, every brand
Find the fault you're seeing, then your brand. Each code opens its own page with the checks and a verdict.
| Fault | Samsung | LG | Bosch · Siemens · Neff | Hotpoint · Indesit | Whirlpool · Maytag (US) | GE · Profile · Café | Frigidaire | Electrolux · AEG · Zanussi | Other makes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not fillingWater isn't coming in, or not fast enough. | Samsung4E | LGIE | BoschE17 | — | WhirlpoolF8E1 | GEH2O | FrigidaireE1 | ElectroluxE10 | Other makesE1 |
| Not drainingWater is left behind and won't pump out. | Samsung5E | LGOE | BoschE18 | HotpointF05F11F9 E1 | WhirlpoolF9E1 | GEPo18 | FrigidaireE2 | ElectroluxE20 | — |
| Blocked filterThe filter needs cleaning. | — | — | — | — | — | GE353 | — | — | — |
| Leak or water in the baseWater has escaped into the base, or is leaking. | SamsungLE | — | BoschE23 | — | — | — | — | ElectroluxEF0 | — |
| Too much waterMore water came in than there should be. | SamsungOE | LGFE | — | — | — | GEFE | — | — | — |
| Water level sensorThe machine can't measure the water level. | Samsung1E | LGPE | BoschE26 | — | WhirlpoolF3E1 | — | — | ElectroluxE30 | — |
| Door or lidThe door isn't closed, or won't lock or unlock. | SamsungdE | LGdE | BoschE16 | HotpointF06 | WhirlpoolF5E1F5E2F5E3 | GEdE | FrigidaireE3 | ElectroluxE40 | Other makesE2 |
| Child lockThe controls are locked on purpose. | — | LGCL | — | — | — | — | FrigidaireCL | — | — |
| Unbalanced loadThe load can't spin evenly. | SamsungUE | LGUE | — | — | WhirlpoolF0E5 | GEUE | FrigidaireE4E5 | — | — |
| Too much foamToo many suds from too much detergent. | SamsungSud | LGSud | — | — | WhirlpoolF0E2 | — | FrigidaireF2 | — | — |
| Water too hot at the inletHot water is coming in where cold should be. | Samsung4C2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heating faultIt isn't heating properly. | SamsungHE | — | BoschE19E20 | HotpointF07F08F15 | — | — | — | ElectroluxE60 | — |
| Temperature sensorA sensor can't read the temperature. | SamsungtE | LGtE | — | HotpointF03 | — | — | — | ElectroluxE70 | Other makesE5 |
| Motor or drum speedThe drum or motor isn't turning as it should. | Samsung3E | LGLECE | — | HotpointF02 | WhirlpoolF7E1 | — | — | ElectroluxE50 | — |
| Control boardThe electronics or their wiring have a fault. | SamsungAE | — | — | HotpointF01F09F12F18 | WhirlpoolF1E1F6E2 | — | — | ElectroluxE90 | — |
| Power supplyThe electricity supply was cut or is out of range. | SamsungUC | LGPF | — | — | — | — | — | ElectroluxEH0 | — |
| Stuck buttonA button is being read as pressed. | SamsungbE2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Codes on other makes
Unbranded and less common machines use shorter generic codes. These are their most common meanings.
E1 Not filling with water
The machine couldn't get water in, or couldn't reach the right level in the time it allows.
E2 Door lock fault
The door lock has failed, so the machine won't start or won't release the door.
E5 Water temperature sensor
The water temperature sensor has failed, so the machine can't tell how hot the water is.
By brand
Samsung
WorldwideLG
WorldwideBosch, Siemens & Neff
WorldwideHotpoint & Indesit
UK & EuropeWhirlpool & Maytag
US & CanadaGE Appliances
US & CanadaFrigidaire
US & CanadaElectrolux, AEG & Zanussi
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