Guide
Common Washing Machine Error Codes Explained
A UK guide to reading complete washing-machine codes, checking model and region, and separating a warning from a confirmed diagnosis.
Start with the complete code and exact model. The examples below show different warning types; none proves a failed part or authorises the same checks on every washer.
Last updated: 22 September 2026
Washing-machine codes can describe drainage, water level, a door condition, sensing or control problems. Some displays are operating reminders rather than faults. Use the model manual and full suffix; the examples below are not a ranking of the most frequent repairs.
Drainage codes
- Hotpoint F05 is a drainage-related example when the machine cannot empty before spin; check the exact model guidance before troubleshooting.
- If water remains in the drum, follow the exact model manual before opening an accessible filter: switch off as directed, let hot water cool and prepare for drainage. Stop if the procedure is unclear or requires internal access.
Fill and water-level codes
- Samsung UK defines LC, LC1 and LE as low water level detected. A leak or drain-hose installation problem may be relevant to diagnosis, but the code is not a universal base-tray leak alarm. Match the exact model manual.
- Samsung UK lists 1C as a water-level sensor issue. This is a reported condition, not proof that a specific sensor must be replaced.
- Samsung UK describes OC as too much water detected. Match the model and use its safety instructions; do not assume a particular valve or sensor has failed.
- Follow only the checks permitted by the matching manual. Do not repeatedly reset an unexplained filling, water-level or electrical warning.
Door, sensor, and control faults
- Hotpoint F06 is listed as a door-lock fault in Hotpoint UK washer guidance. Check its linked safety notice against the exact model and serial number before troubleshooting; the code alone does not establish recall eligibility.
- Indesit UK lists F03 as a temperature-sensing fault. It is not a generic drainage or motor warning.
- Indesit F18 is listed as an internal-data error. The code alone does not identify a replacement component.
Only run another cycle when the matching manufacturer instructions permit it and there is no leak, overheating or electrical concern. A cleared display is not proof of repair. For the relevant next step, see the reset guide or drainage guide. Readers using another market’s appliance should also read the Singapore code-scope guide.
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Common drainage fault codes
Hoover Washing Machine E03
The washing machine is not draining water on models using Hoover's E03/E3 mapping
Bosch Washing Machine E36
A drainage warning whose full suffix matters
Hotpoint Washing Machine F05
Waste-pipe blockage or pump problem
Hotpoint Washing Machine F11
Pump-circuit fault
Indesit Washing Machine F11
Pump-circuit fault
Samsung Washing Machine 5C
Water-drainage error
Samsung Washing Machine ND
No-drain error
Samsung Washing Machine SE
No-drain error
Water-level and pressure codes
Samsung Washing Machine 1C
Water-level sensor error
Samsung Washing Machine 1E
Water-level sensor error
Samsung Washing Machine LC
Low water level detected in Samsung UK guidance
Samsung Washing Machine LC1
Low water level detected in Samsung UK guidance
Samsung Washing Machine LE
Low water level detected in Samsung UK guidance
Beko Washing Machine E17
Excess foam after a completed cycle on the three documented models
Common leak and overfill warnings
Samsung Washing Machine 0C
Overflow detected
Samsung Washing Machine 0E
Overflow detected
Samsung Washing Machine OC
Overflow detected
Samsung Washing Machine OE
Overflow detected
Beko Washing Machine E12
Possible water inside or underneath on the three documented models
LG Washing Machine AE
Leakage in front-load guidance; clutch error on WTS11HHDK/WTS11HHWK
Common door-lock faults
Common electronic-control faults
Frequently asked questions
Should I always reset the machine first when an error code appears?+
No. Record the full display and find the model-specific instructions first. Cancellation or restarting is not a diagnosis, and some warnings require service without another trial cycle.
Which washing machine codes are the safest to investigate at home?+
Only use checks specifically allowed by the exact model manual. A drainage label is not a safety clearance: water can be hot, opening a filter can release water, and faults near electrical connections need professional help.
When should I stop troubleshooting and call an engineer?+
Stop when there is water near electrical parts, the machine overfills, the controls behave unpredictably, or the next step would require opening the cabinet.
Sources and editorial limits
Sources support the explanations and checks on this page. Follow the instructions for your exact model; these sources do not confirm the cause or condition of an individual appliance.
Read our editorial policy and source methodology.
- Hotpoint UK washing-machine codesF01 is electronic circuitry, F02 motor circuitry, F03 temperature sensing and F06 the door lock. Match the exact model; the F06 entry links to a separate washer safety notice.Checked 22 September 2026
- Samsung UK washing-machine codesCode meanings from the manufacturer table reviewed on 21 September. Model and region must match. The page returned an unavailable message during the 22 September recheck; no new verification date is claimed.Checked 21 September 2026
- Indesit UK washing-machine codesF03 is temperature sensing and F18 internal data; the exact model manual takes precedence.Checked 21 September 2026
- Beko WTK104151W user manualModel example: pages 3 and 25 cover retained/hot water; page 19 rinse hold; page 23 cancellation without automatic draining; page 26 imbalance, drainage and foam. These details do not apply to every Beko.Checked 22 September 2026