Won't start a program: Codes, Causes & Fixes

When an appliance won't start a program, the cause is often simple: the door isn't fully latched, child lock or delay start is active, the water supply is off, or the outlet or breaker has no power. Check those, then unplug the appliance for a few minutes to reset the electronics. If a door lock or door switch code appears, or the display stays dark, the latch, switch or control board may need attention.

55Codes

2.6Average severity

4%High or critical

42%DIY-friendly

Severity distribution

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E15 Bosch · Dishwasher Water reached the base pan under the tub and the Bosch leak protection shut the cycle down. Moderate 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 SE Samsung · Microwave The control panel reports a key as pressed all the time, so the microwave refuses to start. Low E011 Bosch · Oven / Range The oven control thinks a key or touch field is being pressed continuously and blocks operation. Low LE LG · Dishwasher The main wash motor isn't turning as the control expects. Check wiring and a jammed impeller… Moderate

All codes (55)

All Severity 3+ Severity 4+

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 GE Appliances · Microwave The control sees a touch pad circuit that stays closed, so it beeps and blocks cooking until… Low 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 F5E2 Whirlpool · Washing Machine Whirlpool couldn't engage the lid or door lock. Check for an obstruction, detergent gunk… 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 F70 Miele · Dishwasher F70 means Miele's Waterproof system found water in the base. Shut the faucet, cut power, then… Moderate F8E4 Whirlpool · Dishwasher A float switch under the tub found water in the drip tray. Find the leak before clearing… 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 LC Samsung · Dishwasher The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle. Moderate LE LG · Dishwasher The main wash motor isn't turning as the control expects. Check wiring and a jammed impeller… Moderate LE LG · Washing Machine LG's Direct Drive motor couldn't turn or overloaded. Heavy loads, the hall sensor or wiring are… Moderate P1 Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump P1: the indoor unit's return-air thermistor reads open or shorted, so the unit can't tell room… Low PE LG · Washing Machine LG's water-level (pressure) sensor sends an unusable signal. Check its tube and plug, then… Low PF Maytag · Dryer PF isn't a fault: the Maytag dryer lost power mid-cycle. Press and hold Start to resume… Minor SE Samsung · Microwave The control panel reports a key as pressed all the time, so the microwave refuses to start. Low tE Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer can't trust its temperature reading. Clean the lint screen and vent, then… Moderate

Symptoms

Not heating 71 Not cooling 41 Leaking water 17 Not draining 16 Not filling with water 14 Door won't lock or open 13 No heat or hot water 11 Not spinning 9 Low system pressure 1