Question 1

What does the Samsung 4C / 4E error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Water supply problem. Not filling — tap off/low, hose kinked, or inlet mesh filter clogged. Fix: Open the tap fully; Straighten the fill hose; Clean the mesh filter at the hose connection.

Question 2

What does the Samsung 4C2 error mean on a washing machine?

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Hot & cold hoses reversed. Hot water connected to the cold inlet. Fix: Swap the inlet hoses to the correct taps.

Question 3

What does the Samsung 5C / 5E error mean on a washing machine?

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Not draining. Blocked pump filter, clogged/kinked drain hose or a coin jam. Fix: Clean the front pump filter; Check the drain hose for kinks/blockage.

Question 4

What does the Samsung 1C / 1E error mean on a washing machine?

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Water-level sensor fault. The pressure (level) sensor isn't reading correctly. Fix: Power-cycle once; if it stays, needs a technician.

Question 5

What does the Samsung UB / UE / U6 error mean on a washing machine?

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Unbalanced load. Drum can't balance — one heavy item or tangled load. Fix: Redistribute the laundry; Balance single heavy items with towels; Check the machine is level.

Question 6

What does the Samsung dC / DC / dC1 error mean on a washing machine?

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Door won't lock. Door not latched or the door-lock has failed. Fix: Re-close the door firmly; Check nothing is caught in the seal.

Question 7

What does the Samsung LC / LC1 / LE error mean on a washing machine?

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Leak detected. The leak sensor has tripped. Fix: Turn off the water and call a technician.

Question 8

What does the Samsung HC / HE / H1 error mean on a washing machine?

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Heater fault. Heating element or thermostat failed. Fix: Element/thermostat replacement is a technician job.

Question 9

What does the Samsung 3C / 3E error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor / hall-sensor fault. Drum motor or its sensor isn't reporting. Fix: Power off 60s; if it returns, needs service.

Question 10

What does the Samsung 8C / 8E error mean on a washing machine?

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MEMS / vibration sensor. The balance (MEMS) sensor fault. Fix: Technician diagnosis required.

Question 11

What does the Samsung AC / AE error mean on a washing machine?

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Communication error. Main and sub PCB not communicating. Fix: Power-cycle; persistent = control board service.

Question 12

What does the Samsung Sud / SUdS error mean on a washing machine?

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Too many suds. Excess foam — too much/non-HE detergent. Fix: Run a rinse to clear foam; Use less HE detergent.

Question 13

What does the Samsung OF / OE error mean on a washing machine?

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Overflow. Too much water in the tub. Fix: Turn off water; level sensor/valve check needed.

Question 14

What does the Samsung tC / tE error mean on a washing machine?

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Temperature sensor. Water-temp sensor out of range. Fix: Technician to test the sensor.

Question 15

What does the Samsung bC2 / bE2 error mean on a washing machine?

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Button / relay stuck. A button is stuck or a relay fault. Fix: Check no button is jammed; power-cycle.

Question 16

What does the Bosch E18 / F18 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Drainage fault. Pump blocked or drain path clogged — most common Bosch code. Fix: Open the pump cover (bottom-front) and clear it; Check the drain hose.

Question 17

What does the Bosch E17 / F17 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Water inlet fault. Not filling in time — tap, hose or inlet filter. Fix: Open the tap; Clean the inlet mesh filter; Un-kink the hose.

Question 18

What does the Bosch E23 / F23 error mean on a washing machine?

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Water in base (Aquastop). Anti-flood tray tripped — internal leak. Fix: Turn off water; technician to find the leak.

Question 19

What does the Bosch F16 / E16 error mean on a washing machine?

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Door open. Door not fully closed/latched. Fix: Push the door until it clicks.

Question 20

What does the Bosch F21 error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor fault. Drum motor/drive not turning correctly. Fix: Power-cycle once; else technician.

Question 21

What does the Bosch F22 error mean on a washing machine?

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NTC sensor fault. Temperature sensor out of range. Fix: Sensor replacement — technician.

Question 22

What does the Bosch F25 / F26 error mean on a washing machine?

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Aqua sensor / pressure fault. Turbidity or pressure sensor issue. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 23

What does the Bosch F28 / F29 error mean on a washing machine?

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No water flow. Flow sensor sees no water — supply or valve. Fix: Check tap and hose; Clean inlet filter.

Question 24

What does the Bosch F34 error mean on a washing machine?

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Door lock fault. Interlock not engaging. Fix: Door-lock replacement — technician.

Question 25

What does the Bosch F43 error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor not turning. Drum jammed or motor fault. Fix: Check nothing jams the drum; else service.

Question 26

What does the Bosch F63 error mean on a washing machine?

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Electronics fault. Main control error. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 27

What does the Siemens E18 / F18 error mean on a washing machine?

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Drainage fault. Pump blocked/drain clogged (shares Bosch system). Fix: Clean the pump filter (bottom-front); Check drain hose.

Question 28

What does the Siemens E17 / F17 error mean on a washing machine?

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Water fill fault. Didn't fill in time — tap/hose/inlet filter. Fix: Open tap fully; Clean the inlet mesh filter.

Question 29

What does the Siemens E23 / F23 error mean on a washing machine?

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Leak in base. Anti-flood tray tripped. Fix: Turn off water; locate leak — technician.

Question 30

What does the Siemens F16 error mean on a washing machine?

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Door open. Door not latched. Fix: Close the door firmly.

Question 31

What does the Siemens F21 error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor fault. Drive/motor fault. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 32

What does the Siemens F25 error mean on a washing machine?

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Aqua sensor. Turbidity sensor fault. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 33

What does the LG OE error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Not draining. Outlet error — pump filter or drain hose blocked. Fix: Clean the drain pump filter; Check the drain hose height/kinks.

Question 34

What does the LG IE error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Water supply error. Inlet error — tap, hose or valve filter. Fix: Open the tap; Clean inlet filters; Straighten the hose.

Question 35

What does the LG UE error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced load. Drum can't balance for spin. Fix: Redistribute laundry; Wash heavy items with a few smaller ones.

Question 36

What does the LG dE / dE1 / dE2 error mean on a washing machine?

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Door not closed. Door open or lock not engaging. Fix: Re-close firmly; check the seal.

Question 37

What does the LG LE / LE1 error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor locked / overload. Motor jammed or PTC/overload. Fix: Reduce load; if it stays, motor service.

Question 38

What does the LG FE error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Overfill. Too much water — inlet valve stuck. Fix: Turn off water; valve check needed.

Question 39

What does the LG PE error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Water-level sensor. Pressure sensor not reading level. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 40

What does the LG tE error mean on a washing machine?

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Heating sensor fault. Temp sensor/heater out of range. Fix: Technician to test sensor/element.

Question 41

What does the LG PF error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Power failure. Supply was interrupted mid-cycle. Fix: Restart the cycle; check the socket.

Question 42

What does the LG CL error mean on a washing machine?

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Child lock (not a fault). Child-lock is on. Fix: Hold the Child-Lock buttons ~3s to turn off.

Question 43

What does the LG CE error mean on a washing machine?

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Overcurrent. Motor drawing too much current. Fix: Reduce load; else technician.

Question 44

What does the LG SE / 5E error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor hall-sensor. Hall sensor fault. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 45

What does the LG AE error mean on a washing machine?

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Auto-off fault. Auto power-off error. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 46

What does the LG E6 error mean on a washing machine?

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Clutch error. Clutch/spin engagement fault (top load). Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 47

What does the Whirlpool F5 E1 / F5 E2 / F5 E3 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Door lock fault. Door won't lock/unlock. Fix: Firmly close the door; power-cycle.

Question 48

What does the Whirlpool F8 E1 / LO FL error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Long fill / low water. Not enough water entering. Fix: Open tap; clean inlet filter.

Question 49

What does the Whirlpool F9 E1 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Drain fault. Draining took too long. Fix: Clean pump filter; check drain hose.

Question 50

What does the Whirlpool F7 E1 error mean on a washing machine?

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Motor speed fault. Motor can't reach speed. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 51

What does the Whirlpool Sud / F0 E3 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Too many suds. Excess detergent foam. Fix: Rinse cycle; less HE detergent.

Question 52

What does the Whirlpool FdL error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Door lock error. Lock won't engage. Fix: Door-lock service.

Question 53

What does the Whirlpool FdU error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Door unlock error. Lock won't release. Fix: Door-lock service.

Question 54

What does the Whirlpool oL / Lo error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Overload. Too much laundry. Fix: Remove some items.

Question 55

What does the Beko E01 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Door lock fault. Door not locking. Fix: Re-close firmly; power-cycle.

Question 56

What does the Beko E02 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

No water / heating. Not filling or heating. Fix: Check tap and inlet filter.

Question 57

What does the Beko E03 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Drain fault. Pump/drain blocked. Fix: Clean the pump filter; check hose.

Question 58

What does the Beko E04 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Overfill. Too much water. Fix: Inlet valve check — technician.

Question 59

What does the Beko E05 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Heating (NTC) fault. Temp sensor/heater issue. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 60

What does the Beko E08 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Voltage error. Supply voltage out of range. Fix: Check the socket/supply.

Question 61

What does the Beko E09 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Motor fault. Motor/tacho error. Fix: Technician diagnosis.

Question 62

What does the Beko E11 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Pump fault. Drain pump not running. Fix: Pump service.

Question 63

What does the Miele F11 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Drain fault. Water not draining — pump/hose. Fix: Clean the drain filter; check hose.

Question 64

What does the Miele F12 / F13 error mean on a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Water inlet fault. Not filling — tap/hose/valve. Fix: Open tap; clean inlet filter.

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