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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U4
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor unit has lost its data link with the outdoor unit, so the system can't cool or heat.
Moderate
E6
Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
The indoor unit isn't getting valid signals back from the outdoor unit over the S3 wire.
Moderate
E15
Bosch · Dishwasher
Water reached the base pan under the tub and the Bosch leak protection shut the cycle down.
Moderate
E24
Bosch · Dishwasher
Your Bosch couldn't pump the water out in time. Most often a clogged filter or a blocked drain…
Low
E25
Bosch · Dishwasher
Something is jamming the Bosch drain pump, or the pump cover under the filter isn't seated.…
Low
AE
LG · Dishwasher
Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting.
Moderate
All codes (180)
F7
LG · Oven / Range
The control detected a problem with the convection fan at the back of the oven, so convection…
Low
F70
Miele · Dishwasher
F70 means Miele's Waterproof system found water in the base. Shut the faucet, cut power, then…
Moderate
F7E1
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool's motor-speed fault: the control can't see the basket or drum turning at the speed it…
Moderate
F8E0
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The oven's cooling fan is turning too slowly – from blocked airflow, a failing fan motor or its…
Moderate
F8E1
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool isn't sensing enough incoming water. Check both faucets, the inlet screens…
Low
F8E3
Maytag · Washing Machine
Maytag F8E3: the level reading went past the safe limit, from a leaking valve, a pressure-hose…
Moderate
F8E4
Whirlpool · Dishwasher
A float switch under the tub found water in the drip tray. Find the leak before clearing…
Moderate
F9
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
The self-clean door lock didn't reach the locked or unlocked position the control expected.
Moderate
F9
LG · Oven / Range
LG's control saw the oven temperature rise too slowly after preheat began and shut the heating…
Moderate
F90
Frigidaire · Oven / Range
The oven control commanded the self-clean door lock motor but never saw it reach the expected…
Moderate
F96
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
GE says an internal part needs replacing; on wall ovens F96 usually means the upper cooling fan…
Moderate
F97
GE Appliances · Oven / Range
On GE double wall ovens F97 usually means the cooling fan isn't spinning fast enough, so…
Moderate
F9E0
Whirlpool · Oven / Range
The control sees the wrong supply voltage – usually neutral and a hot leg swapped at the cord…
Moderate
F9E1
KitchenAid · Dishwasher
KitchenAid's long drain code: the tub took too long to empty. Filter, disposer and hose routing…
Low
F9E1
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool's long-drain code: the pump ran but the water level didn't drop in time. Hose…
Moderate
FE
LG · Washing Machine
LG detected an overfill, usually from a water inlet valve that won't shut. Turn off the water…
Moderate
FL
Speed Queen · Washing Machine
Speed Queen Er FL: the tub didn't reach its fill level within 30 minutes. Supply, screens…
Low
H1
Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer
A compartment has been too warm for too long; it's an alarm about temperature, not a specific…
Moderate
H11
Panasonic · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
H11: the Panasonic indoor unit stopped getting valid signals from the outdoor unit after it…
Moderate
H2O
GE Appliances · Dishwasher
GE's fill warning: the dishwasher got too little water or none. Usually a closed valve or low…
Low
HC
Samsung · Dryer
The Samsung dryer sensed air above its safe temperature limit and cut the heat. Airflow…
Moderate
HE
Samsung · Dryer
The Samsung dryer isn’t heating as expected – often no heat at all. Check power, gas supply…
Moderate
HE
Samsung · Washing Machine
The water didn't reach the set temperature in time, or the heating circuit reads wrong. Mostly…
Low
i20
Frigidaire · Dishwasher
Frigidaire's drain code. Check the disposer plug, the 32-inch drain hose height and the glass…
Low
i30
Frigidaire · Dishwasher
A foam float in the base pan under the tub was lifted by water. Find the source, then dry…
Moderate
IE
LG · Washing Machine
IE: the LG washer didn’t get enough water within the fill time. Check valves, pressure…
Low
IE
LG · Dishwasher
After 10 minutes of filling, the LG still hadn't reached its level. Check the valve, hose…
Low
L5
Daikin · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump
L5: the outdoor inverter saw a current spike on the compressor output and shut the compressor…
High
LC
Samsung · Dishwasher
The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle.
Moderate
LC
Rinnai · Water Heater / Boiler
Mineral scale is coating the heat exchanger – the Rinnai needs a descaling flush; the digit…
Low