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Plain answers for 48 appliance codes from Bosch, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE and more, taken from each maker’s own support pages, with simple steps and when to call a pro.

17 matches for “washer”
LG washer OE: The washer could not drain the water from the wash. What to do
LG washer OE
The washer could not drain the water from the wash.LG washer IE
Water did not fill the tub to the right level in time (water inlet error).LG washer UE
The load is unbalanced: the laundry is bunched on one side and the drum cannot spin…LG washer LE
The motor could not turn the drum, often because the drum is overloaded or something is…LG washer dE
The door did not lock (door error).LG washer PE
The water level (pressure) sensor sent a fault.LG washer tE
The temperature sensor sent a fault.Samsung washer 4C
The washer is not filling with water.Samsung washer 5C
The washer is not draining (no-drain error).Samsung washer UE
The load is unbalanced.Samsung washer dE
The washer has a door (or lid) error: it cannot confirm the door is closed and locked.Samsung washer LE
The washer has a water level or leak error.Samsung washer OE
The washer has an overflow error: there is more water than it expects.Samsung washer Sud
There are too many suds, so the washer paused to let them settle.Samsung washer CL
Child Lock is on, so the buttons do not respond.Whirlpool washer F9 E1
The washer is taking too long to drain, typically more than 8 minutes (long drain).Whirlpool washer drn
Top-load washers show drn when the water is draining too slowly.Looking for a repair guide instead? Search “washer” on iFixit.
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Bosch dishwasher E15
Water has reached the base of the dishwasher, so the leak-protection system switched on…Bosch dishwasher E24
The dishwasher is not draining well. Usually the filter or the drain hose is blocked.LG washer OE
The washer could not drain the water from the wash.LG washer UE
The load is unbalanced: the laundry is bunched on one side and the drum cannot spin…Samsung washer 4C
The washer is not filling with water.Samsung washer 5C
The washer is not draining (no-drain error).Whirlpool washer F9 E1
The washer is taking too long to drain, typically more than 8 minutes (long drain).LG dryer d80
Airflow is restricted: the exhaust duct is about 80 percent blocked. On a gas dryer, d80…Samsung refrigerator 22E
The fridge fan is not turning as expected (fridge fan error). Leaving the door open too…Nest thermostat E74
The thermostat is not detecting power on the Rh wire from your heating or cooling system.
HP printer 13
There is a paper jam. The numbers after 13 show where: for example 13.B9 in the fuser…
Canon printer 5100
The print head holder (carriage) cannot move freely.By brand
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Codes and meanings come from Bosch, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Google Nest, Honeywell, HP and Canon support pages, linked on each page. Steps are written by Sureno. Related iFixit guides are linked by title. Appliance photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each page.
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