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Washer error codes

When something goes wrong with a washing machine that has a digital display, the washer flashes an error code you can use to narrow down the possible causes. For example, a Kenmore front load washer displays error codes such as UE or dc when its control detects an unbalanced load.

Below are common error code tables for the most popular brands, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice. Visit Sears PartsDirect’s repair help section for more DIY advice for washers, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your appliance, search for your model number.

Error Codes by Brand

Kenmore

Kenmore 110 model high-efficiency front-load washer

Frigidaire

Frigidaire digital display model front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool compact front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 417 model front-load washer

Samsung

Samsung front-load washer

LG

LG front-load washer

GE

GE GFW front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer

Samsung

Samsung Wi-Fi front-load washer

Bosch

Bosch NEXXT front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore Calypso top-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore HE5 front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool compact top-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 110 model VMAX top-load washer

Haier

Haier front-load washer

Maytag

Maytag 2015 Centennial top-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Cabrio top-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet HE front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet steam front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 417 series digital display model front-load washer

GE Profile

GE Profile front-load washer

GE

GE front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 402 model front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 110 model Oasis top-load washer

Maytag

Maytag compact front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore HE2 front-load washer

Crosley

Crosley compact top-load washer

Maytag

Maytag MAH9700 model front-load washer

Samsung

Samsung top-load washer

Frigidaire

Frigidaire front-load washer

Maytag

Maytag Maxima front-load washer

GE

GE top-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 796 model front-load washer

Fisher & Paykel

Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore compact top-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 796 model Wi-Fi enabled front-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer

Maytag

Maytag Epic Z front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore HE5 steam front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet high-efficiency front-load washer

Kenmore

Kenmore 796 model top-load washer

LG

LG top-load washer

Maytag

Maytag Bravos or Centennial VMW top-load washer

GE

GE GTW top-load washer

LG

LG pedestal washer

LG

LG Wi-Fi front-load washer

GE

GE CleanSpeak top-load washer

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