Complete Appliance Error Code Directory
Every error code we cover is listed below, grouped by manufacturer. Each link opens a dedicated diagnostic page with the code's meaning, the tools you'll need, a clear DIY safety rating, and a numbered step-by-step repair walkthrough written for first-time fixers.
Bosch Appliance Error Codes
11 documented codes
- E01Dishwasher — Control board communication error between the main board and the user interface.
- E09Dishwasher — Heating element failure. The wash water is not reaching the required temperature.
- E15Dishwasher — Water flood protection activated. Leak detected in base pan.
- E22Dishwasher — Clogged filter or pump intake. Water cannot circulate effectively.
- E24Dishwasher — Drain error. Water blocked from leaving tub.
- F24Dishwasher — Drain error (Alternative display code for E24).
- F21Washer — Long drain fault. The washer needed more than 8 minutes to empty the tub.
- E25Dishwasher — Drain pump cover missing or pump impeller blocked.
- F16Washer — Door lock error. The control board cannot confirm the door is latched.
- F17Washer — Water supply timeout. The tub did not fill within the expected window because the inlet is restricted.
- E18Washer — Drain pump filter or external drain hose blocked.
Frigidaire Appliance Error Codes
13 documented codes
- E10Washer — Water inlet error. The washer is not filling fast enough or at all.
- E24Washer — Drain error. Water is not leaving the tub within the expected time.
- E41Washer — Control board does not detect the door switch as closed.
- EF0Washer — Excess suds detected. Foam is preventing the washer from spinning or draining.
- i10Dishwasher — Water fill timeout. The dishwasher did not fill within the expected window.
- i20Dishwasher — Drain or pressure switch restriction.
- i2Dishwasher — Drain restriction (Alternative display code for i20).
- dFDryer — Door circuit failure.
- i30Dishwasher — Leak or overflow detected in the bottom anti-flood pan.
- i40Dishwasher — Main circulation pump pressure sensor error.
- E91Washer — Communication error between the main control board and the user interface board.
- bEWasher — Button stuck error. One of the control panel buttons is being read as held down.
- HODishwasher — Water heating delay. The heating element is taking too long to warm the wash water.
GE Appliance Error Codes
20 documented codes
- 99Oven — Electronic control board internal glitch.
- H2ORefrigerator / Ice Maker — Water supply constraint or clogged filter.
- E1Oven / Range — Control board sensor failure.
- F2Oven / Range — Oven overtemperature error circuit (Alternative code for E1).
- EAERefrigerator — Ice maker emptying / harvest error. The ice maker cannot complete its cycle.
- F3Oven / Range — Oven temperature sensor open circuit. The control board has lost its temperature reference.
- FFRefrigerator — Freezer temperature sensor fault or warm freezer alarm.
- SDCDryer — Sensor dry circuit fault. The moisture sensor bars are not reading laundry correctly.
- 1HRefrigerator — Refrigerator compartment warm — temporary, often after door left open or large food load.
- 2HRefrigerator — Refrigerator has been above safe temperature for over 2 hours.
- HRS / PFRefrigerator — Hard reset required after a household power failure or brownout.
- PFRefrigerator — Hard reset required after a household power failure or brownout.
- CCOven / Refrigerator — Control board communication error between the main board and the user interface.
- DeWasher — Lid or door open error. The washer cannot confirm the lid is closed.
- Loc / LockAll — Control lock feature is activated to prevent accidental button presses.
- LockAll — Control lock feature is activated to prevent accidental button presses.
- C1 / C2Dishwasher — Drain takes too long or the drain pump cannot move water out of the tub.
- C1Dishwasher — Drain takes too long or the drain pump cannot move water out of the tub.
- C2Dishwasher — Drain takes too long or the drain pump cannot move water out of the tub.
- SUDWasher — Excessive suds detected inside the drum.
KitchenAid Appliance Error Codes
18 documented codes
- F4 E3Dishwasher — Wash pump motor failure (cannot circulate water).
- F1 E1Dishwasher — Main control board fault. The electronic control has detected an internal error.
- F4 E1Dishwasher — Drain pump electrical failure. The board cannot drive the drain pump.
- F5 E3Dishwasher — Vent wax motor fault. The drying vent assembly is not actuating.
- F6 E1Dishwasher — No water detected during fill. The dishwasher is not receiving water.
- 1-1Dishwasher — Stuck button on the control panel.
- 1-2Dishwasher — User interface software corruption. The control panel firmware is out of sync.
- F7E1Dishwasher — Heating element failed to reach temperature within the allotted time.
- 7-1Dishwasher — Heating element failed to reach temperature within the allotted time.
- F8E1Dishwasher — Slow drain or drain pump partially blocked.
- 8-1Dishwasher — Slow drain or drain pump partially blocked.
- F9E1Dishwasher — Electronic diverter valve error. The valve that switches spray between upper and lower arms is not responding.
- 9-1Dishwasher — Electronic diverter valve error. The valve that switches spray between upper and lower arms is not responding.
- F5E3Oven — Door lock failure or latch motor broken. The self-clean latch will not engage or release.
- 5-3Oven — Door lock failure or latch motor broken. The self-clean latch will not engage or release.
- F3E0Oven — Oven temperature sensor circuit open. The control board has lost its temperature reference.
- F2E1All — Keypad or touch control panel disconnected from the main control board.
- F6E2All — Communication loss between the main control board and the user interface module.
LG Appliance Error Codes
12 documented codes
- OEWasher — Drain error. Water failed to empty in 10 minutes.
- IEWasher — Water inlet error. Water level didn't rise fast enough.
- FEWasher — Overfill error. The washer detected water above the maximum safe level.
- dEWasher — Door open or door lock failure. The washer cannot confirm the door is sealed.
- LEWasher — Motor lock-up or hall sensor error. The drum is jammed or the rotor sensor failed.
- UEWasher — Unbalanced load error. The drum cannot complete a spin because the load is uneven.
- tEDryer — Thermistor (temperature sensor) error in the dryer heat path.
- dE1Washer — Door lock mechanism failure. The door switch reports an inconsistent state.
- d80Dryer — Dryer vent system is 80% or 90% restricted with lint.
- d90Dryer — Dryer vent system is 80% or 90% restricted with lint.
- nEAll — Wi-Fi or network module connectivity error preventing the SmartThinQ app from pairing.
- CLAll — Child Lock is activated, blocking control panel input.
Maytag Appliance Error Codes
14 documented codes
- F0 E5Washer — Off-balance load error.
- OLWasher — Overloaded drum error (Alternative display code for F0 E5).
- F5 E2Washer — Lid lock failure. The washer cannot lock the lid before starting a cycle.
- F7 E1Washer — Motor speed sensor fault. The drive motor is not reaching the requested RPM.
- F8 E3Washer — Overflow detected. The pressure sensor reads water above the safe limit.
- F9 E1Washer — Long drain fault. The pump could not empty the tub within the expected time.
- L2Washer — Low line voltage detected. The washer is not receiving enough power to run a cycle.
- F01Washer — Main control board (CCU) fault. The central board is not responding correctly.
- F8E1Washer — Low water supply detected. No water is entering the tub at the expected rate.
- dLWasher — Door lock failed to engage (dL) or failed to release (dU).
- dUWasher — Door lock failed to engage (dL) or failed to release (dU).
- uFWasher — Unbalanced load preventing the final high-speed spin.
- AFDryer — Airflow restriction detected in the home exhaust duct.
- F3E2Dryer / Oven — Temperature sensor (thermistor) error in the heating path.
Samsung Appliance Error Codes
26 documented codes
- 5CWasher — Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub.
- 5EWasher — Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub (Legacy code for 5C).
- E2Washer — Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub (Alternative code for 5C).
- 4CWasher — Water supply error. The central control board has detected that water is not filling the tub fast enough or failing to fill entirely within the designated timeframe.
- 4EWasher — Water supply error. The central control board has detected that water is not filling the tub fast enough or failing to fill entirely within the designated timeframe (legacy code; 4C on newer models).
- E1Washer — Water supply error. Machine isn't filling up fast enough (Alternative code for 4C).
- NFWasher — No Fill error. Machine detects zero incoming water.
- UEWasher — Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle.
- UBWasher — Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle (Modern code for UE).
- E4Washer — Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle (Alternative code for UE).
- DCWasher — Door/Lid error. Machine detects the door is open mid-cycle.
- DEWasher — Door/Lid error. Machine detects the door is open mid-cycle (Alternative code for DC).
- dCWasher — Door/Lid error. The washer cannot confirm the door is fully latched.
- SudWasher — Excess suds detected. Too much detergent has caused foam to overwhelm the drum.
- tEWasher / Dryer — Temperature sensor (thermistor) error. The control board is reading an out-of-range temperature.
- dC1Washer — Door lock failure detected during an active cycle.
- 5UDWasher — Excess soap suds foaming inside the drum.
- tCWasher — Water temperature sensor defect. The thermistor is reading out of range.
- 8EWasher — MEMS vibration sensor communication error. The drum balance sensor is not reporting to the control board.
- 8CWasher — MEMS vibration sensor communication error. The drum balance sensor is not reporting to the control board.
- OFWasher — Overflow error. The pressure sensor reports water above the safe limit.
- 5FWasher — Overflow error. The pressure sensor reports water above the safe limit.
- 2EAll — High or low voltage detected on the main control board.
- PCAll — Power communication error between the inverter and main control boards.
- PCChAll — Power communication error between the inverter and main control boards.
- APAll — Access Point mode is active, allowing the SmartThings app to pair with the appliance.
Whirlpool Appliance Error Codes
12 documented codes
- F5 E2Washer — Lid locking error. Failed to lock top lid.
- F8 E1Dishwasher — Low water level or slow fill error.
- LO FLDishwasher — Low water flow error (Alternative code for F8 E1).
- F9 E1Washer — Long drain fault. The washer could not drain within the expected window.
- F01Washer — Main control board (CCU) fault. The central board is not responding correctly.
- dLWasher — Door lock failure. The washer cannot lock the door before starting.
- uFRefrigerator — Freezer evaporator fan failure. The fan circulating cold air is not running.
- dUWasher — Door unlock failure. The lid lock cannot release at the end of the cycle.
- F7E1Washer — Motor drive circuit sensor malfunction. The drive motor is not reporting the expected RPM.
- F8E3Washer — Overfill error. The water level sensor reports water above the safe maximum.
- F3E2Washer — Water temperature thermistor disconnected or out of range.
- IntDishwasher — Cycle interrupted. The door was opened or power was cut mid-cycle and the dishwasher is waiting to resume.