Error-code lookup

Appliance Fault Codes, Decoded.

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Samsung

4C🌀 WasherWater supply error — not filling (4E)→ 5C🌀 WasherDrain error — won't drain (5E)→ UB🌀 WasherUnbalanced load (UE / Ub)→ DC🌀 WasherDoor not closed/locked (dE / dC)→ 22C🧊 RefrigeratorFridge (fresh-food) evaporator fan error (22E)→ OF OF🧊 RefrigeratorDemo / cooling-off mode (NOT a fault)→ HC🔥 DryerHeater / high-temp error (hE)→ 5C🧊 RefrigeratorFridge defrost sensor fault (5E)→ 21C🧊 RefrigeratorFreezer fan error (21E)→ 39C🧊 RefrigeratorIce maker function error — not making/ejecting ice (39E)→ 88 88🧊 RefrigeratorDisplay/power fault — needs a full power reset→ LC🌀 WasherLeakage detected (LE / 1C)→ SUD🌀 WasherExcessive suds detected (Sud / SD)→ 5C🍽️ DishwasherDrain error (5E)→ LC🍽️ DishwasherLeak detected (LE)→ UE🌀 WasherUnbalanced load (older display)→

LG

OE🌀 WasherDrain error — won't drain→ IE🌀 WasherInlet / fill error — not filling→ UE🌀 WasherUnbalanced load→ LE🌀 WasherMotor locked / overload (often bearing or hall sensor)→ D80 / D90 / D95🔥 DryerExhaust duct heavily restricted (80% blocked)→ IF🧊 RefrigeratorIce-maker fan fault (Er IF)→ FF🧊 RefrigeratorFreezer evaporator fan not running normally (short form of Er FF)→ dH🧊 RefrigeratorDefrost fault — defrost not completing (Er dH)→ CF🧊 RefrigeratorCondenser fan not running normally (Er CF)→ F9🍳 Oven / RangeOven not heating / not reaching temp→ F3🍳 Oven / RangeOven temp sensor open/short (varies by model — read the legend)→ OE🍽️ DishwasherDrain error→ AE🍽️ DishwasherLeak / aqua error→ LE🍽️ DishwasherMotor / circulation error→

Whirlpool

F5E2🌀 WasherLid lock will not lock→ LD🌀 WasherLong drain — water not draining fast enough→ F22🔥 DryerExhaust thermistor (temp sensor) fault→ AF🔥 DryerRestricted airflow→ F3E1🍳 Oven / RangeOven temp sensor (RTD) open or shorted→ F8E1🌀 WasherLong fill / low water (LF) — not enough water entering→ SD🌀 WasherExcessive suds detected (Sud/Sd)→ PF🔥 DryerPower failure during cycle→ F2E1🍳 Oven / RangeStuck key / shorted keypad (oven control)→ F9E1🌀 WasherDrain fault — water not out in time→ L2🔥 DryerLow or no line voltage (one leg of 240V missing)→ F7E1🌀 WasherMotor speed / drive fault→

Frigidaire

E64🔥 DryerHeating element open circuit→ E20🌀 WasherDrain problem — won't drain→ i20🍽️ DishwasherDid not drain — drain fault (i20)→ H1🧊 RefrigeratorHigh-temperature alarm (fridge or freezer too warm)→ SY EF🧊 RefrigeratorEvaporator fan circuit / communication error→ i40🍽️ DishwasherClogged filter/sump or drain restriction (i40)→

Bosch

E15🍽️ DishwasherWater in base pan — leak protection (Aquastop) tripped→ E24🍽️ DishwasherDrainage fault — not draining→ E22🍽️ DishwasherFilter / drainage fault→ E09🍽️ DishwasherFlow-through heater fault→ E17🍽️ DishwasherWater inflow too high (flow-rate) fault→

GE

F3🍳 Oven / RangeOven temp sensor (RTD) open→ C4🍽️ DishwasherOverfill / leak — flood float tripped→ C1🍽️ DishwasherSlow / no drain→ F2🍳 Oven / RangeOven over-temperature→ F9🍳 Oven / RangeDoor-lock / self-clean latch fault→ F7🍳 Oven / RangeStuck button / shorted membrane switch→ C2🍽️ DishwasherDrain blocked (repeats)→

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Dryer not heating →Washer not draining →Fridge not cooling →Dishwasher not draining →Oven not heating →