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Washing Machine Error Codes

Browse washing machine error codes by brand, compare common issue families, and open the exact code page for safe checks.

Brands covered

7

Code pages

171

Issue families

8

Safety guidance

Stay with visible checks such as filters, hoses, loading, water supply, and reset steps from the manual. Stop if the fault involves internal wiring, sealed parts, leaks near electrics, or repeated failures.

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Beko washing machine codes

18 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Bosch washing machine codes

18 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Hotpoint washing machine codes

18 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Indesit washing machine codes

18 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

LG washing machine codes

30 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Samsung washing machine codes

49 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Whirlpool washing machine codes

20 washing machine code pages with meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.

Priority error-code pages

Bosch Washing Machine E30

Bosch washing machine E30 usually means leak or overflow protection has been triggered.

Samsung Washing Machine LC

Samsung UK lists LC as low water level detected.

Samsung Washing Machine LC1

Samsung UK lists LC1 as low water level detected.

Samsung Washing Machine LE

Samsung UK lists LE as low water level detected.

Samsung Washing Machine OE

Samsung UK lists OE as an overflow error.

Bosch Washing Machine F21

Bosch F21 usually means the washing machine has detected a drum movement or motor-drive problem.

Samsung Washing Machine OC

Samsung OC usually means the washer thinks the drum is overfilling or the water level is rising too high.

Samsung Washing Machine AC

The washer has detected an internal communication fault between electronic controls.

Hotpoint Washing Machine F01

Motor drive or drum movement issue

Hotpoint Washing Machine F02

Motor drive or drum movement issue

Hotpoint Washing Machine F09

Control or wiring communication fault

Samsung Washing Machine FE

Overflow or abnormal foam/water-level condition

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Bosch E30

high

Bosch washing machine E30 usually means leak or overflow protection has been triggered.

overflow leak

Samsung LC

high

Samsung UK lists LC as low water level detected.

overflow leak

Samsung LC1

high

Samsung UK lists LC1 as low water level detected.

overflow leak

Samsung LE

high

Samsung UK lists LE as low water level detected.

overflow leak

Samsung OE

high

Samsung UK lists OE as an overflow error.

overflow leak

Bosch F21

high

Bosch F21 usually means the washing machine has detected a drum movement or motor-drive problem.

motor drive

Samsung OC

high

Samsung OC usually means the washer thinks the drum is overfilling or the water level is rising too high.

overflow leak

Samsung AC

high

The washer has detected an internal communication fault between electronic controls.

power control

Hotpoint F01

high

Motor drive or drum movement issue

motor drive

Hotpoint F02

high

Motor drive or drum movement issue

motor drive

Hotpoint F09

high

Control or wiring communication fault

power control

Samsung FE

high

Overflow or abnormal foam/water-level condition

overflow leak

Indesit F18

high

The control system has detected an internal communication or electronics fault.

power control

Samsung 0C

high

The washer thinks the water level has risen too high or the drum is overfilling.

overflow leak

Samsung 0E

high

The washer has detected an overfill or abnormal high-water condition.

overflow leak

Samsung 1C

medium

1C error in a Samsung washing machine usually means the washer is not getting a reliable water-level reading.

pressure level

Bosch E29

medium

E29 on a Bosch washing machine usually means the washer is not filling with enough water.

fill water

Hotpoint F06

medium

Hotpoint F06 usually means the washer cannot confirm that the door is locked securely.

door lock

Hotpoint F05

medium

Hotpoint F05 usually means the washer has not drained the water out properly before spin.

drainage

Samsung 4C

medium

The washer is not filling with water properly.

fill water

Samsung 5C

medium

The washer cannot drain the water away properly.

drainage

Samsung IE

medium

The washer is not getting a reliable water-level reading from the pressure sensing system.

pressure level

Samsung ND

medium

The machine is not draining water correctly

drainage

Hotpoint F03

medium

Temperature sensor reading issue

sensor

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Common issue families

power and control (25)

motor drive (21)

door lock (20)

drainage (20)

heating (18)

fill water (16)

leak and overflow (16)

pressure and level (14)

Brands in this appliance category

Beko

18 washing machine code pages

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E18: The washer is not draining fast enough through the pump and hose system.E04: Overflow or leak protection has been triggeredE06: Motor drive or drum movement issueE11: Motor drive or drum movement issueE12: Control or wiring communication faultE01: Door locking or door sensing problem

Bosch

18 washing machine code pages

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E30: Bosch washing machine E30 usually means leak or overflow protection has been triggered.F21: Bosch F21 usually means the washing machine has detected a drum movement or motor-drive problem.E29: E29 on a Bosch washing machine usually means the washer is not filling with enough water.E20: Motor drive or drum movement issueE23: Overflow or leak protection has been triggeredE28: Control or wiring communication fault

Hotpoint

18 washing machine code pages

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F01: Motor drive or drum movement issueF02: Motor drive or drum movement issueF09: Control or wiring communication faultF06: Hotpoint F06 usually means the washer cannot confirm that the door is locked securely.F05: Hotpoint F05 usually means the washer has not drained the water out properly before spin.F03: Temperature sensor reading issue

Indesit

18 washing machine code pages

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F18: The control system has detected an internal communication or electronics fault.F03: The washer is not getting the temperature reading it expects from the sensor circuit.F11: The washer has a drain pump or drainage-circuit fault and is not emptying water properly.F12: Control or wiring communication faultF01: Motor drive or drum movement issueF02: Motor drive or drum movement issue

LG

30 washing machine code pages

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CL: Child lock or control lock is activeOF: Water level is too high or overfill has been detectedAE: Control or wiring communication faultCE: Motor drive or drum movement issueE1: Overflow or leak protection has been triggeredFE: Overflow or leak protection has been triggered

Samsung

49 washing machine code pages

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LC: Samsung UK lists LC as low water level detected.LC1: Samsung UK lists LC1 as low water level detected.LE: Samsung UK lists LE as low water level detected.OE: Samsung UK lists OE as an overflow error.OC: Samsung OC usually means the washer thinks the drum is overfilling or the water level is rising too high.AC: The washer has detected an internal communication fault between electronic controls.

Whirlpool

20 washing machine code pages

Brand hub
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F01: Electronic control board or power control faultF02: Water leak or anti-flood condition may be detectedF12: Control board communication faultF14: EEPROM or control memory faultF03: Temperature sensor reading is outside the expected rangeF04: Heating system is not warming water as expected

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