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Washer troubleshooting guides
Reviewed washer troubleshooting for common error codes, leaks, drain problems, spin problems, and other source-backed symptoms.
Start with the exact model number when you can find it. If an error code is displayed, use the code exactly as shown; if there is no code, choose the closest reviewed symptom. Appliance Verdict follows explicit branches from reviewed source material and stops instead of inventing an answer when coverage ends.
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Reviewed codes or display messages include: 1 1C, 1 LC, 1 dC, 11, 1C, 1E, 1dC1, 41, 42, 4C, 4E, 5E, 5UD, 5Ud5, 5d, AE, CL, DD …
Reviewed symptoms include: Washer will not drain / clothes stay wet, Washer will not spin / clothes stay very wet, Washer will not drain / drains very slowly, Washer does not fill with water, Washer does not spin, Won’t start / run, Leaking water, Won’t drain / water remains, Won’t spin / tub does not turn, Won’t spin, Washer will not drain / shows LD, Won’t fill / filling very slowly …
Washer error codes
150 reviewed diagnostic families in this appliance category include manufacturer-documented error codes or display messages. Use the code exactly as shown—including letters, numbers, and spacing—because similar-looking codes can mean different things on different brands.
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These symptom pages compare the reviewed manufacturer paths across supported brands before you choose the exact brand-specific diagnostic.
Amana washer guides
Amana washer F21 / F02: long drainError codes: F21, F02, F 21, F 02Amana washer HC: hot and cold inlet hoses reversedError codes: HCAmana washer LOC / LC: Control LockError codes: LOC, LCAmana washer leaking waterSymptoms: Washer is leaking water onto the floorAmana washer not drainingError codes: drn, DRN · Symptoms: Washer will not drain / clothes stay wetAmana washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Washer will not fill with waterAmana washer not spinningSymptoms: Washer will not spin / clothes stay very wetAmana washer will not startSymptoms: Washer will not start / operate
Bosch washer guides
Bosch washer leaking waterSymptoms: Washer is leaking waterBosch washer not drainingSymptoms: Washer will not drain / drains very slowlyBosch washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Washer does not fill with waterBosch washer not spinningSymptoms: Washer does not spinBosch washer won’t startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Electrolux washer guides
Electrolux washer E11: long fill / not fillingError codes: E11, 11Electrolux washer E21 long pump-out errorError codes: E21Electrolux washer E41 / E42: door open or door-lock not recognizedError codes: E41, 41, E42, 42Electrolux washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterElectrolux washer not drainingSymptoms: Washer will not drain / drains very slowlyElectrolux washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Won’t fill / water enters very slowlyElectrolux washer not spinningSymptoms: Washer will not spin / spin normallyElectrolux washer will not startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Frigidaire washer guides
Frigidaire washer E1: long fill timeError codes: E1Frigidaire washer E2: long drain timeError codes: E2Frigidaire washer E3: lid open or lid-lock failureError codes: E3Frigidaire washer E4: load out of balanceError codes: E4Frigidaire washer E5: washer not levelError codes: E5Frigidaire washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterFrigidaire washer not drainingSymptoms: Won’t drain / water remainsFrigidaire washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Won’t fill / water enters very slowlyFrigidaire washer not spinningSymptoms: Won’t spin / tub does not turnFrigidaire washer will not startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
GE Appliances washer guides
GE washer FE: critical water levelError codes: FEGE washer H2O SUPPLY / IE: water not enteringError codes: H2O SUPPLY, H2O, IEGE washer UE: unbalanced loadError codes: UEGE washer dE: lid is openError codes: dEGE washer leakingSymptoms: Leaking waterGE washer not drainingSymptoms: Won’t drain / water remainsGE washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Won’t fill / no water enteringGE washer not spinningSymptoms: Won’t spinGE washer will not startSymptoms: Washer will not start / run
Haier washer guides
Haier portable washer dO / E0 / E2: lid openError codes: dO, DO, E0, E2Haier portable washer dd: lid / load balance statusError codes: dd, DDHaier portable washer leakingSymptoms: Washer is leaking waterHaier washer does not drain / LDError codes: LD, E1, E6 · Symptoms: Washer will not drain / shows LDHaier washer does not fillError codes: E4 · Symptoms: Washer does not fill with waterHaier washer does not spinError codes: E3 · Symptoms: Washer does not spinHaier washer has a bad odorSymptoms: Washer smells bad / mustyHaier washer will not start and lights are blinkingSymptoms: Washer will not start / lights blink
Kenmore washer guides
Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/02: slow drainError codes: F/02Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/05: water-temperature sensor faultError codes: F/05Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/06: motor tachometer faultError codes: F/06Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/09: overflowError codes: F/09Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/10: motor-control board overheatedError codes: F/10Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/11: main/motor-control communication faultError codes: F/11Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/13: dispenser circuit faultError codes: F/13Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/14: control-board EEPROM faultError codes: F/14Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/15: motor-control board faultError codes: F/15Kenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/H: not fillingError codes: F/HKenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/dL: door lock errorError codes: F/dLKenmore 110 HE front-load washer F/dU: door unlock errorError codes: F/dUKenmore 110 HE front-load washer Sud: excessive sudsError codes: SudKenmore 110 Oasis washer F01: main electronic control faultError codes: F01Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F02: user-interface faultError codes: F02Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F40: inlet-water thermistor faultError codes: F40Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F41: motor speed-sensor faultError codes: F41Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F44: heater relay or control mismatchError codes: F44Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F50: motor stalledError codes: F50Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F51: motor speed-sensor faultError codes: F51Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F52: motor stop failureError codes: F52Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F53: motor control over-temperatureError codes: F53Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F54: motor control overcurrentError codes: F54Kenmore 110 Oasis washer F72: basket re-engagement failureError codes: F72Kenmore 110 Oasis washer HC: hot and cold hoses reversedError codes: HCKenmore 110 Oasis washer LF / F30: long fillError codes: LF, F30Kenmore 110 Oasis washer Ld / F32: long drainError codes: Ld, F32Kenmore 110 Oasis washer Sd / F71: excessive sudsError codes: Sd, F71Kenmore 110 Oasis washer dL / F80-F85: lid lock failureError codes: dL, F80, F82, F84, F85Kenmore 110 Oasis washer dU / F83: lid unlock failureError codes: dU, F83Kenmore 110 Oasis washer lid / F81: lid state errorError codes: lid, F81Kenmore 110 Oasis washer oL / F70: overloadError codes: oL, F70Kenmore 110 Oasis washer uL: unbalanced loadError codes: uLKenmore 110 VMAX washer F0 E3: overloadError codes: F0 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F0 E4: spin limited by water temperatureError codes: F0 E4Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F0 E5: unbalanced loadError codes: F0 E5Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F1 E1: main control faultError codes: F1 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F1 E2: motor-control faultError codes: F1 E2Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F1 E3: control/interface mismatchError codes: F1 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F2 E1: stuck buttonError codes: F2 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F2 E3: user-interface faultError codes: F2 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F2 E4: user-interface faultError codes: F2 E4Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F2 E5: user-interface faultError codes: F2 E5Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F3 E1: pressure-signal faultError codes: F3 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F3 E2: water-temperature sensor faultError codes: F3 E2Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F5 E1: lid switch faultError codes: F5 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F5 E2: lid lock faultError codes: F5 E2Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F5 E3: lid unlock faultError codes: F5 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F5 E4: lid not opened between cyclesError codes: F5 E4Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F6 E2: control communication faultError codes: F6 E2Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F6 E3: control communication faultError codes: F6 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E0: power lossError codes: F7 E0Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E1: power loss during spinError codes: F7 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E2: motor faultError codes: F7 E2Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E3: clutch engaged during washError codes: F7 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E4: clutch failureError codes: F7 E4Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E5: clutch failureError codes: F7 E5Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E6: motor circuit faultError codes: F7 E6Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E7: cannot reach target speedError codes: F7 E7Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E8: overheated motorError codes: F7 E8Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F7 E9: locked rotorError codes: F7 E9Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F8 E3: overflow or floodError codes: F8 E3Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F8 E6: water hazardError codes: F8 E6Kenmore 110 VMAX washer F9 E1 / drn / dr: long drainError codes: F9 E1, drn, drKenmore 110 VMAX washer LF / F8 E1: long fillError codes: LF, F8 E1Kenmore 110 VMAX washer Sd / F0 E2: excessive sudsError codes: Sd, F0 E2Kenmore 110 VMW washer F0 E2: excessive sudsError codes: F0 E2Kenmore 110 VMW washer F0 E4: high rinse-water temperatureError codes: F0 E4Kenmore 110 VMW washer F0 E5: unbalanced loadError codes: F0 E5Kenmore 110 VMW washer F1 E1: main control faultError codes: F1 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F1 E2: motor-control faultError codes: F1 E2Kenmore 110 VMW washer F2 E1: stuck keyError codes: F2 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F2 E3: control/interface mismatchError codes: F2 E3Kenmore 110 VMW washer F3 E1: pressure-sensor faultError codes: F3 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F3 E2: water-temperature sensor faultError codes: F3 E2Kenmore 110 VMW washer F5 E1: lid switch faultError codes: F5 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F5 E2: lid lock faultError codes: F5 E2Kenmore 110 VMW washer F5 E3: lid unlock faultError codes: F5 E3Kenmore 110 VMW washer F5 E4: lid not opened between cyclesError codes: F5 E4Kenmore 110 VMW washer F7 E1: basket-speed sensor faultError codes: F7 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F7 E5: shifter faultError codes: F7 E5Kenmore 110 VMW washer F7 E6: motor faultError codes: F7 E6Kenmore 110 VMW washer F7 E7: cannot reach target speedError codes: F7 E7Kenmore 110 VMW washer F8 E1: no or long fillError codes: F8 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer F8 E3: overflowError codes: F8 E3Kenmore 110 VMW washer F8 E5: hot and cold hoses reversedError codes: F8 E5Kenmore 110 VMW washer F9 E1: long drainError codes: F9 E1Kenmore 110 VMW washer Wash LED: no or long fillError codes: Wash LEDKenmore 417 washer E14: dispenser drawer not closedError codes: E14Kenmore 417 washer E21: slow drainError codes: E21Kenmore 417 washer E23 / E24: drain-pump relay faultError codes: E23, E24Kenmore 417 washer E31: water-level sensor communication faultError codes: E31Kenmore 417 washer E35: overfill detectedError codes: E35Kenmore 417 washer E43 / E47 / E48: door-lock circuit faultError codes: E43, E47, E48Kenmore 417 washer E44 / E45 / E46 / E67 / E95: control faultError codes: E44, E45, E46, E67, E95Kenmore 417 washer E75: water-temperature sensor circuit faultError codes: E75Kenmore 417 washer EB1: incoming power frequency out of limitsError codes: EB1Kenmore 796 washer CL: Child Lock enabledError codes: CLKenmore 796 washer EE: control-board EEPROM faultError codes: EEKenmore 796 washer FE: water overflowError codes: FEKenmore 796 washer IE: inlet water supply errorError codes: IEKenmore 796 washer LE: locked drive-motor faultError codes: LEKenmore 796 washer OE: slow drainError codes: OEKenmore 796 washer PE: water-level sensor faultError codes: PEKenmore 796 washer PF: power failureError codes: PFKenmore 796 washer UE: unbalanced loadError codes: UEKenmore 796 washer dE: door-open/door-lock errorError codes: dEKenmore 796 washer tE: heating/temperature-sensor faultError codes: tE
LG washer guides
LG washer FE / E04 / E12: overfill conditionError codes: FE, E04, E12LG washer LE / LE1: tub or motor cannot spinError codes: LE, LE1, AELG washer dE / dE1 / dE2: door lock errorError codes: dE, dE1, dE2, DE, DE1, DE2LG washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterLG washer not draining / OEError codes: OE, E03, E21 · Symptoms: Won’t drain / water left in drumLG washer not filling / IEError codes: IE · Symptoms: Won’t fill / filling very slowlyLG washer won’t spin / UE or UbError codes: UE, UB · Symptoms: Won’t spin / keeps going out of balanceLG washer won’t startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Maytag washer guides
Maytag washer F7E2: control / user-interface communication issueError codes: F7E2, F7 E2Maytag washer F8E1 / LF / Lo FL: low or no water fillError codes: F8E1, F8 E1, LF, Lo FL, LO FL, No Water DetectedMaytag washer F9E1 / drn: long drainError codes: F9E1, F9 E1, drn, DRNMaytag washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterMaytag washer not drainingSymptoms: Washer will not drain / clothes stay wetMaytag washer not filling with waterSymptoms: Washer does not fill with waterMaytag washer not spinningSymptoms: Won’t spin / clothes stay very wetMaytag washer won’t startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Samsung washer guides
Samsung washer 1E / LE / 1C / LC: water-level or leakage errorError codes: 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, 1 LCSamsung washer SUd / 5UD / Sd: excessive sudsError codes: SUd, 5UD, Sd, 5d, SUdS, 5Ud5Samsung washer door error codes: dE, dC1, dL, FL and relatedError codes: dS, d5, FL, LO, L0, dE, dE1, dE2, dC1, dL, 1 dC, 1dC1Samsung washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterSamsung washer not draining / no-drain problemError codes: no-drain problem, 5E, SC, SE · Symptoms: Won’t drain / water left in drumSamsung washer not filling / 4CError codes: 4C, 4E, NF · Symptoms: Won’t fill / filling very slowlySamsung washer won’t spin / Ub, UE or UrError codes: UB, UE, UR · Symptoms: Won’t spin / keeps going out of balanceSamsung washer won’t startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Whirlpool washer guides
Whirlpool washer F0E5: off-balance or overloaded loadError codes: F0E5, F0 E5Whirlpool washer F5E1: door-switch conditionError codes: F5E1, F5 E1Whirlpool washer F5E2: door not locking properlyError codes: F5E2, F5 E2Whirlpool washer F7E1: motor-speed sensing errorError codes: F7E1, F7 E1Whirlpool washer F8E1 / LF / Lo FL: low or no water fillError codes: F8E1, F8 E1, LF, Lo FL, LO FL, No Water DetectedWhirlpool washer leaking waterSymptoms: Leaking waterWhirlpool washer not draining / F9E1Error codes: F9E1, F9 E1, DRN · Symptoms: Won’t drain / drains very slowlyWhirlpool washer not filling or long fillSymptoms: Won’t fill / takes too long to fillWhirlpool washer not spinningSymptoms: Won’t spin / clothes stay very wetWhirlpool washer won’t startSymptoms: Won’t start / run
Safety boundary
Washers combine water, electricity, moving parts, and heavy assemblies. Stop for active flooding, electrical shock, smoke, sparking, or any check that requires energized internal testing. Shut off water or power when the reviewed path directs you to do so.
Manufacturer documentation for the exact model takes priority over general guidance. Appliance Verdict also checks public CPSC recall information when a model number is supplied and treats a potential match as a safety gate that should be reviewed before troubleshooting continues.
How these guides are built
Each guide is generated from the same structured diagnostic family used by the interactive tool. Manufacturer support is the preferred evidence layer, source records carry review dates, and model-specific part compatibility is kept separate from diagnosis so a compatible part is never presented as proof that it failed.