Appliance fault and error codes

Name: Appliance fault and error codes
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Error/fault codes displayed by major home appliances (dishwashers, washing machines), with the manufacturer, appliance type, code, and what the code means. The question an assistant gets wrong is what a specific error code on a specific appliance brand means.

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The data

Error code	Brand	Appliance type	Meaning
05	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Refrigerator-cabinet thermistor reading that is open, shorted, or repeatedly erratic.
06	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Refrigerator-evaporator thermistor signal that is open, shorted, or inconsistent.
07	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Freezer-cabinet thermistor reading that is open, shorted, or repeatedly erratic.
1C	Samsung	Washer	Water level sensor fault
1E	Samsung	Refrigerator	Freezer room sensor error
20	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Freezer-defrost underheat condition with missing feedback at defrost start.
21	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Defrost-overheat warning whose owner path depends on actual compartment temperature.
22 E	Samsung	refrigerator	Fresh food evaporator fan motor failure or RPM feedback loss.
24	Sub-Zero	refrigerator	Defrost-underheat warning with an owner response only near normal temperatures.
2E	Samsung	Refrigerator	Fridge room sensor error
33 E	Samsung	refrigerator	Ice pipe heater circuit failure detected by the main control board.
3C	Samsung	Washer	Motor / drive error
40 E	Samsung	refrigerator	Ice room fan motor failure or frost blockage in the ice maker compartment.
4C	Samsung	washing machine	The washing machine has detected a problem with the water supply. The most common reason for this error is a blocked or kinked water supply hose.
4E	Samsung	washing machine	The washing machine has detected a problem with the water supply. The most common reason for this error is a blocked or kinked water supply hose.
5C	Samsung	washer	The washer is failing to drain water within the allotted time limit.
84E	Samsung	Refrigerator	Compressor / rotor lock error
A10	Fisher & Paykel	dishwasher	No water.
A20	Fisher & Paykel	dishwasher	Drain fault.
A60	Fisher & Paykel	dishwasher	Temperature error.
C1	GE	dishwasher	The control board detected that the dishwasher took too long to drain.
CC	GE	refrigerator	The compartment temperature has been too warm for over 120 minutes.
D90	LG	dryer	The exhaust duct is 90% blocked, severely restricting airflow and heat dissipation.
E:02	Gorenje	washer	Door-lock error.
E:03	Gorenje	washer	Water-filling error.
E 05	Wolf	range	LIN communication error in which the induction generator does not respond.
E:07	Gorenje	washer	Water-draining error.
E:09	Gorenje	washer	Water detected in the appliance area.
E:11	Gorenje	washer	Water-overflow condition.
E:12	Gorenje	washer	Motor-control error.
E 56	Wolf	range	The left secondary control board being too hot.
E0	Electrolux	refrigerator	Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface.
E0 F2	KitchenAid	refrigerator	Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface.
E01	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump motor circuit fault at the main control board.
E0100	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump motor circuit fault at the main control board.
E0103	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a main control board relay fault/error.
E0105	Bosch	Dishwasher	Your dishwasher has detected faulty (heater) electronics in the self-test.
E0106	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a wash arm diverter circuit in main control board fault/error.
E0107	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a main control board relay fault/error.
E0110	Bosch	Dishwasher	Failure causing electronics miscommunication.
E02	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a main control board relay fault/error.
E03	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a main control board relay fault/error.
E04	Bosch	Dishwasher	Your dishwasher has detected faulty (heater) electronics in the self-test.
E05	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a wash arm diverter circuit in main control board fault/error.
E06	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a door sensor circuit fault/error.
E07	Bosch	Dishwasher	The Zeolite (Crystal Dry) fan motor is defective.
E08	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine is not filling up with water. The likely culprit is a faulty water inlet valve.
E09	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump internal heater fault/error.
E1	Beko	washing machine	Problem with the NTC temperature sensor. The water in the appliance is not getting hot enough.
E10	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a Zeolite (Crystal Dry) chamber heater fault/error.
E11	Beko	washing machine	Problem with the motor. The drum on the washer will not be spinning.
E12	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is limescale build-up in the heat pump.
E13	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine empties water every time you try to start a cycle, or won't start a cycle at all. Could be caused by a faulty pressure switch or blocked pressure hose.
E14	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a flow meter failure or an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system.
E15	Bosch	Dishwasher	The safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher. Your leakage protection system has been activated.
E16	Hoover	washing machine	Heater insulation problem which could cause the tripping of the fuse box and other random cycle errors.
E16 and E17	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. The water may not be able to enter the dishwasher.
E18	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with water flow into the dishwasher. The water level is too low, or water is not being pumped correctly.
E19	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a detergent dispenser solenoid circuit fault/error.
E2	Beko	washing machine	The water inside the machine is not heating up. The likely culprit is a faulty heating element.
E20	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump internal heater fault/error.
E2030	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump internal heater fault/error.
E2060	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is limescale build-up in the heat pump.
E21	Bosch	Dishwasher	The heat pump is blocked.
E2120	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a Zeolite (Crystal Dry) chamber heater fault/error.
E2130	Bosch	Dishwasher	The Zeolite (Crystal Dry) fan motor is defective.
E22	Bosch	Dishwasher	The dishwasher filter is blocked. The filter is the area where food particles get caught and it needs to be cleaned regularly.
E23	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with the drain pump. This happens when the drain pump is blocked, clogged, or faulty.
E24	Bosch	Dishwasher	The dishwasher is not draining properly due to the drain filter being blocked.
E25	Bosch	Dishwasher	The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose or missing.
E27	Bosch	Dishwasher	The house power supply to the unit is too low.
E3	Samsung	dryer	Motor overload or motor defect detected by the main control board.
E30	Midea	washer	Door-open condition.
E3000	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a flow meter failure or an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system.
E3100	Bosch	Dishwasher	The safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher. Your leakage protection system has been activated.
E3200	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with water flow into the dishwasher. The water level is too low, or water is not being pumped correctly.
E3300 & E3400	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system. The water may not be able to enter the dishwasher.
E4	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine isn't filling with water. Can be caused by a blocked water inlet hose, low water pressure, or a faulty water inlet valve.
E40	Electrolux	washer	The main control board does not detect the door as closed or locked.
E5	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine has stopped spinning and is still full of water, indicating a faulty drain.
E58	GE	washer	Communication failure between the main control board and motor inverter.
E5E	Frigidaire	washer	Communication failure between the main control board and motor control board.
E6	Beko	washing machine	Problem with the motor. Sometimes a temporary glitch fixable with a reset, but most likely requires motor replacement.
E6001	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a heat pump internal heater fault/error.
E6002	Bosch	Dishwasher	The heat pump is blocked.
E61	Electrolux	dryer	Heater relay failure or stuck relay on the main electronic control board.
E6101	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is an issue with the drain pump. This happens when the drain pump is blocked, clogged, or faulty.
E6102	Bosch	Dishwasher	The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose or missing.
E6103	Bosch	Dishwasher	The dishwasher is not draining properly due to the drain filter being blocked.
E6160	Bosch	Dishwasher	PowerControl™ (Controlled Lower Spray Arm) reference position not found.
E64	Frigidaire	dryer	The control board detects an open circuit in the heating element or safety thermostats.
E6900	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a detergent dispenser solenoid circuit fault/error.
E7	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine is emptying water every time you try to start it, or won't start at all. Could be caused by a faulty pressure switch or obstruction in the pressure hose.
E8	Beko	washing machine	The washing machine is not filling up with water. The likely culprit is a faulty water inlet valve.
E8000	Bosch	Dishwasher	There is a door sensor circuit fault/error.
E9001	Bosch	Dishwasher	The house power supply to the unit is too low.
E92	Bosch	dishwasher	Control board communication error, almost always caused by a power surge or brownout partially damaging a relay on the board
E9240	Bosch	Dishwasher	The dishwasher filter is blocked. The filter is the area where food particles get caught and it needs to be cleaned regularly.
ER CO	LG	refrigerator	Communication failure between the main control board and the display panel.
ER FF	LG	refrigerator	The main control board detects a failure or obstruction in the freezer evaporator fan.
ER IF	LG	refrigerator	Ice maker fan motor failure or frost buildup blocking the fan blade.
F02	Maytag	washer	The washer is taking too long to drain water from the tub.
F08	Whirlpool	washer	The washer has detected excessive suds or a pressure sensor fault.
F10	Frigidaire	oven	Runaway temperature detected by the Electronic Oven Control (EOC).
F11	Miele	Washing Machine	Water intake fault - AquaStop hose or supply valve
F12	ASKO	dishwasher	Water inlet fault 1.
F138	Miele	Washing Machine	Drum/motor fault - bearing, motor, or control
F2	Whirlpool	oven	Oven over-temperature condition detected by the control board.
F2 E2	KitchenAid	dishwasher	Communication failure between the User Interface (UI) and Main Control Board.
F20	Miele	Washing Machine	Drain fault - pump or filter blockage
F21	Bosch	washer	Motor drive error indicating the control board cannot communicate with or turn the motor.
F22	Maytag	dryer	The main control board detects an open circuit at the exhaust thermistor.
F30	Fisher & Paykel	dishwasher	Flooding.
F40	ASKO	dishwasher	Inlet valve leakage.
F41	ASKO	dishwasher	Heater fault 1.
F50	Fisher & Paykel	dishwasher	Electronics error.
F52	ASKO	dishwasher	Water level fault.
F54	ASKO	dishwasher	Overfilling water 2.
F6 E3	Whirlpool	dishwasher	Suds or air detected in the wash pump assembly causing cavitation.
F63	Miele	Washing Machine	Door lock failure - latch worn or solenoid
F67	ASKO	dishwasher	Water inlet fault 2.
F7 E1	Whirlpool	washer	Basket speed sensor fault indicating missing or erratic tachometer signals.
F7 E8	Whirlpool	washer	Motor control or motor over-temperature fault detected by the main control board.
F8 E1	Whirlpool	washer	The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water.
F8 E4	KitchenAid	dishwasher	The dishwasher has detected an overfill condition or a stuck float switch.
F8E1	Whirlpool	All-In-One Washer Dryer	The washer/dryer is not detecting any water flow going to the washer/dryer.
F9 E0	Whirlpool	oven	Miswired electrical outlet or open neutral detected in the power supply.
FE	LG	washer	Water overflow detected, usually caused by a faulty water inlet valve.
FF	GE	refrigerator	Freezer temperature has exceeded normal operating limits for over 2 hours.
H 1	Frigidaire	refrigerator	The H 1 code indicates a defective thermistor or temperature sensor circuit.
H01	Bosch	Dishwasher	This is not an actual error code, but an indication that the start-up timer menu has been accessed to delay the start of the cycle, with H01 for a 1-hour delay and h02 for a 2-hour delay, and so on.
HC	Samsung	dryer	The dryer is overheating due to restricted airflow or a faulty heating component.
HC2	Samsung	Dryer	Gas ignition failure (gas dryers)
HE	Samsung	Dishwasher	Heater error
i10	Electrolux	dishwasher	The dishwasher is not filling with water or detecting the fill.
i20	Electrolux	dishwasher	The dishwasher is failing to drain water within the allotted time.
i30	Electrolux	dishwasher	Water has accumulated in the bottom base pan, activating the anti-flood float switch.
IE	LG	dishwasher	Inlet Error: The dishwasher is not filling with adequate water.
LC	Samsung	washer	The leak sensor detected moisture in the base pan, triggering a safety shutoff.
LD	Whirlpool	washer	The washer is taking too long to drain water from the tub.
LE	LG	washer	Motor locked error indicating the drum cannot turn or sensor communication failed.
LF	Whirlpool	washer	The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water.
LO FL	Whirlpool	washer	The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water.
NE	LG	dishwasher	The NE code indicates a fault with the vario motor (diverter valve) positioning system.
OC	Samsung	dishwasher	The OC error indicates an overfill condition detected by the water level sensor.
OE	LG	washing machine	The machine has detected a problem related to drain operation; water is not being removed from the drum as expected
OF	LG	refrigerator	The refrigerator is in Cooling Off (Demo) mode; the compressor is disabled.
PC ER	Samsung	refrigerator	Communication failure between the main control board and the door display panel.
PE	Whirlpool	refrigerator	Main control board programming error or lost model profile.
PF	GE	dishwasher	The main control board detected a power failure or voltage interruption.
PO	Maytag	refrigerator	Power Outage detected; freezer temperature rose above 18°F during power loss.
SY CE	Frigidaire	refrigerator	Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface display.
SY EF	Electrolux	refrigerator	Evaporator fan motor failure or communication loss with the main control board.
tE	LG	dryer	The control board detects an invalid resistance reading from the thermistor.
tS	Samsung	Dryer	Temperature sensor error
U11	Panasonic	washer	Unable to drain.
U12	Panasonic	washer	The door being open.
U13	Panasonic	washer	Unable to spin.
U14	Panasonic	washer	Unable to supply water.
UE	LG	washer	Unbalanced load detected during the spin cycle, preventing the drum from reaching maximum RPM.
UR	Samsung	washer	The washer has detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle ramp-up.

Where this came from

Every record above links the page it was taken from and quotes the sentence that states it. These are the 2 sources this dataset was assembled from.

bosch-home.comhttps://www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/dishwashers/error-codes
errbase.comhttps://errbase.com/miele/washer/miele-washer-error-codes

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161 records. Licence: factual compilation from manufacturer and independent sources. Last verified against source: 2026-08-04. Scheduled for re-check by: 2027-08-04.