4C / 4E
Usually: water is not entering fast enough.
Check both water valves, inlet-hose kinks, and inlet screens. Do not dismantle a live washer.
WASHER ERROR CODES
A code is a clue.
Not a diagnosis.
Write down the exact letters, numbers, and flashes on the display before doing anything else. The same-looking code can mean different things across brands and models.
CODE FINDER
Start with the exact code on the display
These are common code families, not a substitute for your model manual. Match the brand and characters exactly.
Ub / UE
Usually: an unbalanced load stopped spin.
Redistribute the load; do not wash one heavy item alone.
LE
Usually: a motor/drive protection code.
Unplug for a few minutes and check that the drum turns freely. Repeated LE needs model-specific service.
IE / 1E
Usually: the washer is not filling as expected.
Check valves, hose kinks, and visible inlet screens.
F21
Usually: a long-drain condition.
Check the drain hose and clean the accessible filter if your manual shows one.
F5 E2
Usually: door-lock trouble.
Do not force the door. Remove pressure from an overloaded drum and retry once.
E1
Commonly: water-level or fill/drain trouble.
Use the model manual to confirm the exact meaning before resetting.
F9 E1
Usually: long drain.
Check the hose and drain path first; standing water should be handled with towels and power off.
No match yet. Check whether the code uses a letter, a number, or a flashing pattern; then use your exact model manual.
Start here: get the code right
- Photograph the display and note whether it appears during fill, wash, drain, or spin.
- Find your model number — usually around the door, lid, cabinet edge, or rear panel.
- Check the manufacturer manual for that exact model before ordering parts or resetting anything.
COMMON ERROR GROUPS
DON'T GUESS FROM ONE LETTER
Need help with the symptom too?
When no code is shown, start with the problem you can see or hear.