The Washing machines from popular brands have become quite smart, thanks to the advancement in their technology. These machines can now identify any fault in any part of the system and display the relevant error code on the screen. These error or fault codes vary from one brand to another.
As a washing machine owner, you should have a list ready to identify the issues with your washing machine from the error code. The following is a comprehensive list of error codes with cause and solution for washing machines of popular brands.
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LG Washing Machine Error Codes
Error Code |
Cause Of Error |
Solution To The Issue |
| IE | The issue with the water supply of the machine.
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1. Check the inlet hose that connects your machine to the tap.
2. Remove any clog or kink inside it and wash it thoroughly. 3. If the problem persists, replace the hose. |
| OE | The issue in draining the water out. | 1. Check the drain hose for any clog or kink.
2. Check the washing machine filter and remove any blockage. 3. Check whether the drain itself is clogged or not. 4. Use a plunger to clean and remove any object. |
| UE | Unbalanced load. It is either under-loaded or over-loaded making it out of balance. | 1. Check if there is enough laundry in the drum or not. You can check the manual to understand the minimum load required.
2. Otherwise, you might have loaded too much laundry in the drum. Remove some and try again. 3. If you are washing heavy clothes with lightweight clothes say t-shit, the blouse always spread the laundry weight evenly. |
| dE | The door is not properly closed. | Make sure the door is closed properly. |
| tE, TE1, TE2, TE3, TE4 | Problem with the thermistor. | It is better to unplug the machine immediately and call customer care for an inspection. |
| FE | Water is overfilling due to a fault. | It is better to close the water tap, unplug the machine and call customer care for help. |
| PE | The water level sensor is malfunctioning. | 1. If you can check the wire between the main control board and the water level pressure sensor for any damage or loosening.
2. If the wiring is perfect, you may change the water level pressure sensor. 3. If it still does not work, call customer care. |
| CE | Error in the electric current in the machine.
It could be due to a short circuit within the machine or any other issue with the electric system of your home. |
For the latter case, you need an electrician and for the former case, you need to get to the customer care.
Before that, plug the appliance into another electric socket and make sure that the plug is connected perfectly. |
| LE | Problem with the motor. | Switch off the appliance, cut the water supply and contact customer care. |
| PF | Power failure during the cycle. | Try to restart the wash cycle. |
| AE | Water leakage detected by the washing machine. | 1. Switch off the machine immediately.
2. Disconnect the water supply completely. 3. Contact LG customer care. |
| E6 | Problem with the clutch. This happens when an object is stuck between the tub and the pulsator. | 1. Remove all items from the tub.
2. Check the bottom of the washer as well as the seam between the pulsator and drum. 3. Remove anything and everything that is stuck in between using a plier. |
| CL | It is not exactly an error code. It indicates that the child lock is activated. Therefore, the control panel and other settings modification are disabled. | To deactivate the child lock, press and hold the child lock button for a few seconds. |
| tCL | This indicates that it is time to run the tub clean cycle. | 1. Remove everything from the tub.
2. Insert bleach in the detergent dispenser. 3. Run the tub clean cycle. Once done, restart the appliance. 4. If you still see the code appearing, contact LG customer care. |
| DL | This means the door latch switch has malfunctioned. It could be due to an item caught inside the door. | 1. Remove all the items.
2. Switch off the machine for a minute. 3. Restart the machine and the cycle. 4. If the error code is still displayed, it may be due to the damaged door latch and you have to contact customer care for replacement. |
| DR | It is not an error code. It indicates that the operation is timed out and that the machine is draining water.
This generally happens when you pause a cycle and leave it idle for long. |
No action is needed. |
| UB | Unbalanced load. | 1. Check if there is enough laundry in the drum or not. You can check the manual to understand the minimum load required.
2. If you have put small clothes with large and heavy clothes try to distribute the weight evenly inside the drum. 3. You might have loaded too much laundry in the drum. Remove some and try again. |
| D3 | This indicates that a part of the machine is malfunctioning. | You need to contact the customer care for repair service. |
Samsung Washing Machine Error Codes
Error Code |
Cause Of Error |
Solution To The Issue |
| 1E | Problem with the water level sensor. | 1. Turn off the machine and wait for 30 seconds.
2. Turn it on and proceed with a new program. 3. If the problem still exists then please contact the customer care team. |
| 3E
3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4
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Defect in the motor. | 1. Switch off the machine and restart after half a minute.
2. Begin a new program and see if the problem exists or not. 3. Please call the customer support team if the problem remains. |
| E4 | Problem with water supply. The machine cannot detect when it is filling water. | 1. Confirm if the water supply is on and if the water pressure is at a suitable level of 0.5 to 8bar.
2. Check if there is any kinking of water hoses and also the inlet filters of the water valve. 3. If everything is clear, then please contact the customer care team. |
| 4E1
4E2
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Water temperature is either too high or too low. | 1. See if the water hose is linked to cold water, which is denoted by a blue tap. Hot water connection should not be there.
2. If the problem continues then please contact the customer care team. |
| 5E | Problem with water drainage which means water is not draining out properly. | 1. See if there is any blockage in the drainage pump filter such as coins, lint, or hair.
2. Check the waste connection and the drain hose for any kind of blockage or twists. 3. Drain the remaining water with a spin cycle. |
| 6E | Water heater not functioning properly. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| 6F | Not an error code. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| 8E | Overpowering issue. | 1. Turn off the machine and give a wait for half a minute.
2. Turn it on and start a new program. 3. Please call the customer support team if the error continues. |
| 9E1 | Power issue. | 1. Turn the machine off and restart it after waiting for 30 sec.
2. Start a new program. 3. If there is still the error then please contact the customer care team. |
| 9E2 | Power error. | 1. Stop the machine and turn it off for 30 seconds.
2. Restart it and proceed with a new application. 3. If the problem continues then please contact the customer care team. |
| AE | Error in Signal transmission between Main PCB and Sub PCB. | 1. Stop the appliance and restart after half a minute.
2. Proceed with a new program. 3. In the continuity of the error, please contact the customer care team. |
| bE | Moisture is detected. | 1. Make sure you turn off the machine for 30 minutes.
2. Turn it on and begin a new program. 3. When there is still an error, please contact the customer care team. |
| bE1 | Power button issue. | 1. Confirm if any of the buttons have been stuck.
2. Disconnect the power supply and clean the buttons with a lightly damp cloth. 3. Please call the customer support team if the problem persists. |
| B2/bE2 | Control button issue. | 1. Check if any of the buttons are stuck.
2. Detach the main power supply and clean it with a light dank cloth. 3. If the error exists then please call the customer support team. |
| bE3 | Defective buttons. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| CE | Water temperature issue. | 1. Ensure that the water hose is not on hot water. The connection must be with a cold supply.
2. A blue tap confirms the same. 3. If the issue exists, please call the customer support team. |
| dE
dE1
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The problem in the Door. | 1. Ensure that the door is fully closed.
2. Remove anything that is blocking the door. 3. Make sure that there is no overloading. 4. Please call the customer support team if the above did not help. |
| dE2 | On/off switch defect. | 1. Disconnect the machine from the mains power supply.
2. Restart the machine again after five minutes. 3. Please contact the customer care team if the problem exists. |
| FE | Error in the Fan | Please contact the customer care team. |
| H1
HE
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Water temperature issue. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| HE1 | The water heater is not functioning properly. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| HE2 | Dryer heater malfunctioning. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| HE3 | Error in steam function. | Please contact the customer care team. |
| HOT | The unit is too hot. | It is not an error as it helps to prevent heater faults.
The fan continues to run to make the machine cool. The door will unlock when it reaches below 55-degree C. |
| LE
LE1
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Water leakage or natural draining and low water level detection. | 1. See the level of the drain hose is not above the machine’s base.
2. Confirm if there’s any water leakage. If there is no water, then turn off the power and reconnect. 3. If you still face the issue then please call the customer support team. |
| OE
OF
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Water overflowing issue. | 1. This usually happens when there is more washing powder or liquid.
2. Restart the machine after a gap of 30 seconds that will allow the drain pump to function. 3. If the error continues, please contact the customer care team. |
| t1
ee2/t2 tS
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The machine is in test mode. | 1. Turn off the main power supply and wait for 30 seconds.
2. Turn it on and begin with a new program.
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| SUD (sometimes misread as 5UD) | Foam Overflow. | 1. This is a self-curing issue and not a fault.
2. In case it does not, then run the 90-degree C Cotton cycle or Eco Drum Clean cycle without washing load or detergent. 3. To minimize the error, you can reduce the quantity of the detergent. |
| tE | This indicates a temperature sensor issue. | 1. Turn off the machine for half a minute and turn it on.
2. Begin with a new program. 3. In case the problem does not reso |