What your washing machines fault codes mean...

Asko
Washing Machine
Display
Condition
Remedy
F1
Water Supply/low water fill
  • Check water supply to machine
  • Replace water inlet valve
F2
Water level too high
  • Plugged/Bad water pump
  • Faulty water valve
F3
Pump Problem Check pump trap and clean.
F4
Thermistor problem
  • Open thermistor, replace
  • Bad wiring to thermistor
F5
Fault in thermal cutout or heating pause fault. Selected temperature not reached in 90 minutes
  • Check heating element
  • Check thermostat
F6
Motor Fault
  • Check wiring to motor
  • Replace motor if necessary
F7
Door lock release fault
  • Bent pull-rod for door latch
  • Bad door latch solenoid
00 00
Machine did not spin Check load for out of balance, Redistribute load and restart

GE
WSL Model Washing Machine

Display
Condition
Remedy
IE - Water level sensor error Water sensor fails to send signal for longer than 5 seconds.

Press POWER button. No other buttons work:

  • Check wiring harness
  • Check pressure sensor switch
  • Check circuit board
7E - Water supply error No frequency change for 60 minutes from water supply.

Press POWER button. No other buttons work:

  • check wiring harness
  • Check water valve
  • Check pressure sensor switch
  • Check circuit board
E - Drain pump error
Water level does not decrease to reset point within 15 minutes from draining water from the washer.

Press POWER button. No other buttons work:

  • Check wiring harness
  • Check pump motor
  • Check circuit board
dE - Lid open error
Lid is open during wash cycle.

Close lid.

  • Check wiring harness
  • Check lid switch
  • Check unbalance switch
  • Check circuit board
UE - Unbalance switch error
Unbalanced load is sensed three times during a spin operation.

Open lid. Prevalence load and close lid.

  • Check wiring harness
  • Check lid switch
  • Check unbalance switch
  • Check circuit board
OE - Water overflow error
Water supply does not stop after sensing an overflow condition.

Turn off household water supply to washer and unplug power cord.

  • Check wiring harness
  • Check water inlet valve
  • Check pressure sensor switch
  • Check circuit board

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Kitchen Aid Washer Fault Codes
Front Loading Automatic Washer Fault Codes
(Model KHWS01PMT/WH)

Display
Condition
Remedy
F/H

No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected.

If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine, valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed.

OR

If the control has turned the water valves on and after 8 minutes the flow meter has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off and the error code will flash.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

  • If there is no water in the unit:
    1. Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way.
    2. Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves
    3. Verify inlet valve operation

  • If there is no water in unit:
    1. Verify drain pump operation.
    2. Verify that the pressure switch hose is in good condition and properly connected to tub and pressure switch.
    3. Verify there is not a siphon problem.
    4. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
    5. Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure switch, drain pump, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
    6. Check all hoses for possible leaks.
    7. Plug in washer or reconncect power.
    8. Verify pressure switch operation.
    9. Verify flow meter operation by blowing air through the part and measureing the resistance.
    10. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.
    Replace failed component.
F02

Long Drain

If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes, the water valves are turned off and "F02" is flashed.

NOTE: After 4 minutes the "Sud" error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the F02 error code will be displayed.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

 

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure the pump is running.
  4. Check the drain pump filter for foreign objects.
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. If the above does not correct the problem, go to step 7.
  7. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  8. Replace the pump.
F05

Water Temperature Sensor Error

If during the water heating step in wash cycle, the water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range, or the heating element circuit has failed, the "F/05" error code will be displayed.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check the Water Temperature Sensor. Check the connections to the water temperature sensor.
  3. Check resistance of heating element, if present on theis model. (abnormal = infinity)

Replace failed component.

F06

Drive Motor Tachometer Error

The control is unable to properly detect motor speed and the machine will shut down. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after 3 minutes.

  1. Verify the shipping system including shipping bolts, spacers and cables are removed.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections between the drive motor and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU).
  4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  5. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  6. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F07

Motor Control Unit Error

The main control has detected a short i the Motor Control Unit. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlicked after three minutes.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check wire harness connections between the Drive Moter and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU)
  3. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  4. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  5. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F09

Overflow Condition

If the Overflow contact on the pressure switch is closed for more than 60 seconds an Overflow condition will occur. In an Overflow condition, the door will remain locked, and the Drain Pump will run constantly, even if PAUSE/CANCEL is pressed twice and the display is cleared. Turn off hot and cold water faucets and unplug the unit before servicing.

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disnnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the Drain Pump, Pressure Switch, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check/Clean any foreign objects from Drain Pump Filter
  5. Check for Drain Pump Failure
  6. Check the Inlet Valve for proper shut off
  7. Check the Pressure switch for proper operation

Replace failed component.

F10

Motor Control Unit (MCU) Heat Sink Thermal Trip

If the thermal protector on t;he MCU heat sink gets too hot, it will open the thermal protector on the heat sink which will stop motor functions and an "F10" will be displayed.

  1. Check for Proper Installation, verify the unit is located near a source of heat and has proper ventilation.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the MCU, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check the Drive system for any worn or failed components
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. Check MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  7. Check drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F11

Serial Communication Error

Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check wire harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU).
  3. Check the drive system for any worn or failed components.
  4. Plug in wsher or reconnect power.
  5. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagonstic test or any cycle.
  6. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  7. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.
  8. Check that the serial harness at the MCU is not mounted upside down. The wires should be to the left when facing MCU connectors.

Replace failed component.

F13

Dispenser Circuit Error

The dispenser motor is not able to be driven to it's proper position.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check mechanical linkage from dispenser motor to the top of the dispenser.
  3. Check the wire harness connections to the dispenser motor and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check dispenser motor for powered rotaions.

Replace failed component.

F14

EEPROM Error

The Central Control Unit (CCU) receives its data from an EEPROM onboard the CCU. If there is an error reading this data, it will cause this error.

A power glitch may cause this error.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power for two minutes.
  2. Verify CCU operaation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle. Replace if defective.
F15

Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error

If the MCU detects multiple resets or errors during a wash cycle, it will go into this error mode.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check Wire Harness connectors to the MCU, the motor, and the Central Control Unit (CCU)
  3. Check Drive Belt
  4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  5. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  6. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F21
or

F22

CCU/Touchpad/LED assembly error

This error occurs if the touchpad/DED assembly is not able to transmit/receive data to/from the central control unit (CCU)

  1. Check the touchpad/LED assembly by selecting different cycles and changing the modifiers and options available to confirm the touchpad/LED is responding
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the touchpad/LED assembly and Central Control Unit (CCU)

Replace failed component.

F/dL

Door Lock Error

A door Lock Error occurs if the door cannot be locked. It will try to lock it 6 times before displaying the error.

  • Door Lock Mechanism broken or removed from the Door
  • Door Switch/Lock unit failure.
  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check door switch/lock unit.
  3. Check the wire harness connections to the door switch/lock unit and Central Control Unit (CCU)
F/dU

Door Unlock Error

A Door Unlock Error occurs if the door cannot be unlocked. It will try to unlock the door 6 times before displaying the error.

  • Door Lock Mechanism broken.
  • Door Switch/lock unit failure
  1. Check door switch/lock unit for foreign objects.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections to the door switch/lock unit and Central Control Unit (CCU)

Note: The door switch/lock unit can be manually unlocked by the following proceedure:

  1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
  2. Remove the lower toe panel.
  3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly.
  4. Located on the bottom of the door latch assembly is a teardrop shaped tab. Gently pull the tab down approximately 1/4", or until a click is heard.
  5. The door may now be manually opened.
Sud

Suds lock (Overdose of detyergent detected during the wash cycle)

The Motor Control Unit senses a suds lock condition by analyzing the current draw on the drive motor. If "Sud" is displayed a potential Suds Lock is detected. This may signify a bad pump, and extra heavy load, excessive detergent, orexcessive suds.

If too much detergent was used:

  1. Run the unit through Rinse/Spin cycle.
  2. Run a Normal cycle without adding any detergent.

This should clear the unit of the excess detergent.

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections to the drain pump, pressure switch, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check/clean drain pump filter of any foreign objects.
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. Check drain pump.
  7. Check the pressure switch.
  8. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.


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Kitchen Aid Pro Line Front Loading Automatic Washer Fault Codes
(Model KHWV01RSS)

Display
Condition
Remedy
FH

No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected.

If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine, valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed.

OR

If the control has turned the water valves on and after 8 minutes the flow meter has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off and the error code will flash.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

  • If there is no water in the unit:
    1. Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way.
    2. Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves
    3. Verify inlet valve operation

  • If there is no water in unit:
    1. Verify drain pump operation.
    2. Verify that the pressure switch hose is in good condition and properly connected to tub and pressure switch.
    3. Verify there is not a siphon problem.
    4. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
    5. Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure switch, drain pump, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
    6. Check all hoses for possible leaks.
    7. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
    8. Verify pressure switch operation.
    9. Verify flow meter operation by blowing air through the part and measuring the resistance.
    10. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.
    Replace failed component.
F02

Long Drain

If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes, the water valves are turned off and "F02" is flashed.

NOTE: After 4 minutes the "Sud" error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the F02 error code will be displayed.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

 

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure the pump is running.
  4. Check the drain pump filter for foreign objects.
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. If the above does not correct the problem, go to step 7.
  7. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  8. Replace the pump.
F05

Water Temperature Sensor Error

If during the water heating step in wash cycle, the water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range, or the heating element circuit has failed, the "F/05" error code will be displayed.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check the Water Temperature Sensor. Check the connections to the water temperature sensor.
  3. Check resistance of heating element, if present on this model. (abnormal = infinity)

Replace failed component.

F06

Drive Motor Tachometer Error

The control is unable to properly detect motor speed and the machine will shut down. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after 3 minutes.

  1. Verify the shipping system including shipping bolts, spacers and cables are removed.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections between the drive motor and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU).
  4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  5. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  6. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F07

Motor Control Unit Error

The main control has detected a short i the Motor Control Unit. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after three minutes.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check wire harness connections between the Drive Motor and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU)
  3. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  4. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  5. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F09

Overflow Condition

If the Overflow contact on the pressure switch is closed for more than 60 seconds an Overflow condition will occur. In an Overflow condition, the door will remain locked, and the Drain Pump will run constantly, even if PAUSE/CANCEL is pressed twice and the display is cleared. Turn off hot and cold water faucets and unplug the unit before servicing.

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the Drain Pump, Pressure Switch, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check/Clean any foreign objects from Drain Pump Filter
  5. Check for Drain Pump Failure
  6. Check the Inlet Valve for proper shut off
  7. Check the Pressure switch for proper operation

Replace failed component.

F10

Motor Control Unit (MCU) Heat Sink Thermal Trip

If the thermal protector on t;he MCU heat sink gets too hot, it will open the thermal protector on the heat sink which will stop motor functions and an "F10" will be displayed.

  1. Check for Proper Installation, verify the unit is located near a source of heat and has proper ventilation.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the MCU, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check the Drive system for any worn or failed components
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. Check MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  7. Check drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F11

Serial Communication Error

Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check wire harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU).
  3. Check the drive system for any worn or failed components.
  4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  5. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.
  6. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  7. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.
  8. Check that the serial harness at the MCU is not mounted upside down. The wires should be to the left when facing MCU connectors.

Replace failed component.

F13

Dispenser Circuit Error

The dispenser motor is not able to be driven to it's proper position.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check mechanical linkage from dispenser motor to the top of the dispenser.
  3. Check the wire harness connections to the dispenser motor and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check dispenser motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F14

EEPROM Error

The Central Control Unit (CCU) receives its data from an EEPROM onboard the CCU. If there is an error reading this data, it will cause this error.

A power glitch may cause this error.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power for two minutes.
  2. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle. Replace if defective.
F15

Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error

If the MCU detects multiple resets or errors during a wash cycle, it will go into this error mode.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check Wire Harness connectors to the MCU, the motor, and the Central Control Unit (CCU)
  3. Check Drive Belt
  4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  5. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor.
  6. Check the drive motor for powered rotations.

Replace failed component.

F21
or

F22

CCU/Touchpad/LED assembly error

This error occurs if the touchpad/DED assembly is not able to transmit/receive data to/from the central control unit (CCU)

  1. Check the touchpad/LED assembly by selecting different cycles and changing the modifiers and options available to confirm the touchpad/LED is responding
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check Wire Harness connectors to the touchpad/LED assembly and Central Control Unit (CCU)

Replace failed component.

F32

Pressure switch failure

If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine, the valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed
OR
If the control has turned the water valves on, and after 8 minutes, the flow sensor has detected 10.5 gallon of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off, and the error code will flash.

  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check to verify that the pressure switch is operational.
  3. Replace pressure switch.
F33

System leak

If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine, the valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed.
OR
If the control has turned the water valves on, and after 8 minutes, the flow sensor has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off, and the error code will flash.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

  1. Check for crack or holes in the washer tub and pressure switch hose.
  2. Replace components if necessary.
F/dL

Door Lock Error

A door Lock Error occurs if the door cannot be locked. It will try to lock it 6 times before displaying the error.

  • Door Lock Mechanism broken or removed from the Door
  • Door Switch/Lock unit failure.
  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  2. Check door switch/lock unit.
  3. Check the wire harness connections to the door switch/lock unit and Central Control Unit (CCU)
F/dU

Door Unlock Error

A Door Unlock Error occurs if the door cannot be unlocked. It will try to unlock the door 6 times before displaying the error.

  • Door Lock Mechanism broken.
  • Door Switch/lock unit failure
  1. Check door switch/lock unit for foreign objects.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections to the door switch/lock unit and Central Control Unit (CCU)

Note: The door switch/lock unit can be manually unlocked by the following procedure:

  1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
  2. Remove the lower toe panel.
  3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly.
  4. Located on the bottom of the door latch assembly is a teardrop shaped tab. Gently pull the tab down approximately 1/4", or until a click is heard.
  5. The door may now be manually opened.
Sud

Suds lock (Overdose of detergent detected during the wash cycle)

The Motor Control Unit senses a suds lock condition by analyzing the current draw on the drive motor. If "Sud" is displayed a potential Suds Lock is detected. This may signify a bad pump, and extra heavy load, excessive detergent, or excessive suds.

If too much detergent was used:

  1. Run the unit through Rinse/Spin cycle.
  2. Run a Normal cycle without adding any detergent.

This should clear the unit of the excess detergent.

  1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
  2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  3. Check wire harness connections to the drain pump, pressure switch, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
  4. Check/clean drain pump filter of any foreign objects.
  5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  6. Check drain pump.
  7. Check the pressure switch.
  8. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any cycle.
LG Front Load Washer Fault Codes
Display
Condition
Remedy
IE
Water Inlet error Correct water level (246) is not reached within 8 minutes after water is supplied or it does not reach the preset water level within 25 minutes
UE
Imbalance error

One of the following:

  • The load is too small
  • The appliance is tilted
  • Laundry is gathered to one side
  • Non-distributed things are put into the drum
OE
Drain error Not fully drained within 10 minutes
FE
Over flow error Water is overflowing , (water level frequency is over 213). When FE is displayed, the drain will pump out automatically.
PE
Pressure sensor error

The sensor switch assembly is out of order.

dE
Door open error

One of the following:

  • Door not all the way closed
  • Loose electrical connections at door switch and pwb assembly
  • Door switch assembly is out of order
  • Gasket on door may be creased in
[-E
Heating error

Themistor is out of order

LE Locked motor error
  • The connector (3-pin, male, white) in the motor harness is not connected to the connector (3-pin, female, white) of stator assembly
  • The electrical contact between the connectores, (3-pin, male, white) in the motor harness and 4-pin, female, white connector in the main PWB assembly is bad or unstable. Or the motor harness between the sator assembly and main PWB assembly is cut (open circuit).
  • The hall sensor is out of order/defective.
bE Ball sensor error

Loose ball sensor connector, ball is out of order.

This is displayed only when the start/pause button is first pressed in the OC test mode.

EE EEprom error EEprom is out of order. Displayed only when the start/pause button is first pressed in the test mode..
PF Power failure Power failure was detected
E1 Leakage error Water leakage in hose connections. Check all connections and hoses.