Appliance Error Codes by Type & Brand
Appliance error codes are the manufacturer's way of telling you what the control board detected – a drain that is too slow, water that doesn't heat, a door that won't lock. The same code can mean something completely different on another brand, so choose your appliance type and brand first. Each page covers the likely causes, safe checks you can do yourself, how to reset the code and when it is time to call a technician.
180Codes
2.7Average severity
11%High or critical
48%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
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AE
LG · Dishwasher
Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting.
Moderate
LC
Samsung · Dishwasher
The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle.
Moderate
OC
Samsung · Dishwasher
Water level reads above normal. Suds, a slow drain or an inlet valve that won't close are…
Moderate
Er rF
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer
The fan that circulates air inside LG's fresh-food section isn't running normally, often…
Moderate
IE
LG · Dishwasher
After 10 minutes of filling, the LG still hadn't reached its level. Check the valve, hose…
Low
OE
LG · Dishwasher
Your LG couldn't pump the water out. Clean the multi filter and check the hose and disposal…
Low
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ERR
GE Appliances · Refrigerator / Freezer
On GE models with chip-equipped water filters, ERR usually means the filter isn't read…
Low
Er rF
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer
The fan that circulates air inside LG's fresh-food section isn't running normally, often…
Moderate
F01
Whirlpool · Dryer
Whirlpool's main dryer control failed its self-check. Reset the breaker; if F01 returns…
Moderate
F10
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele didn't take in enough water in time. Check the faucet, the inlet screens and the hose…
Low
F11
Miele · Dishwasher
Your Miele couldn't drain the tub. Check the filter combination, non-return valve and drain…
Low
F11
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele couldn't pump the drum empty. The drain filter behind the lower front flap…
Moderate
F11
Frigidaire · Oven / Range
The range's control reads a key as held down for too long and responds with F11 and nonstop…
Moderate
F14
Miele · Dishwasher
The wash pump didn't build enough pressure, so the heater stays off. Miele's warm-water fix…
Low
F1E0
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The oven's main electronic control failed its own self-check, so the range stops running…
Moderate
F1E4
Whirlpool · Microwave
The microwave's control tried to run a function and failed – a control board, power relay…
Moderate
F1E5
Whirlpool · Microwave
The high-voltage inverter or the magnetron isn't working – the microwave runs but doesn't heat…
Moderate
F2
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control saw the oven running hotter than its safety limit and shut the heat off.
High
F20
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele couldn't heat the wash water in the time allowed. Usually a failed heater…
Moderate
F21
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool’s long-drain alarm: the tub didn’t empty in time. Check the pump trap, hose…
Moderate
F21
Bosch · Washing Machine
The motor was powered but the drum didn't turn as expected – often worn carbon brushes…
Moderate
F24
Miele · Dishwasher
F24 flags the relay that switches Miele's water heater. Miele treats it as a technical fault…
Moderate
F2E1
KitchenAid · Oven / Range
The control reports a keypad or user-interface problem – often cleared by seating the grates…
Low
F2E1
Whirlpool · Microwave
The microwave's control panel or its cable isn't reporting correctly, so the unit won't accept…
Low
F2E1
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The range can't read its touchpad properly – often a worn or heat-damaged keypad or its ribbon…
Low
F3
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The control can't get a valid reading from the oven temperature sensor, so it won't heat…
Moderate
F3
GE Appliances · Microwave
The control sees a touch pad circuit that stays closed, so it beeps and blocks cooking until…
Low
F33
Miele · Oven / Range
The Miele oven's Self Clean door lock won't unlock after or during the cleaning cycle.
Moderate
F44
Miele · Oven / Range
Miele reports an internal technical fault; cutting power at the breaker for 20 seconds usually…
Low
F50
Miele · Dryer
Miele links F50 to an overfilled drum first, then to a software hiccup after the door was…
Low
F53
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele lost the signal telling it how fast the motor turns, so it stopped the drum.…
High
F55
Miele · Oven / Range
The Miele oven ran unusually long and switched itself off for safety. It's not a defect.
Minor
F5E2
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool couldn't engage the lid or door lock. Check for an obstruction, detergent gunk…
Low
F66
Miele · Dryer
Not enough air gets through the Miele dryer's filters and heat exchanger. Thorough cleaning…
Low
F6E1
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The display control lost contact with the Appliance Manager board that switches the oven's heat.
Moderate
F7
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The control thinks a touch key is being held down permanently, so it locks out the oven…
Moderate