Appliance Error Codes: Universal Glossary

Samsung Error Codes

Samsung Washer

Code	Meaning	First Steps
4E	Water supply error	Check water valves are open, inlet hoses not kinked
4C	Water supply error	Check water valves are open, inlet hoses not kinked
5E	Drain error	Clean drain filter, check drain hose
5C	Drain error	Clean drain filter, check drain hose
UE	Unbalanced load	Redistribute items evenly
DC	Door error	Close door firmly, check latch
Sud	Too much suds	Use HE detergent, reduce amount
Sd	Too much suds	Use HE detergent, reduce amount

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Samsung Dryer

Code	Meaning	First Steps
bE	Button stuck	Release stuck button, clean panel
dC	Door error	Close door firmly
dF	Door error	Check door switch
dE	Door error	Close door firmly
HE	Heating error	Check power, vent blockage
HC	High temperature	Clean lint, check vent
HC2	Gas heating error	Check gas supply
tE	Temperature sensor	Power reset, may need service
tS	Temperature sensor	Power reset, may need service
AE	Communication error	Power reset
3C	Motor error	Reduce load, check drum
9C1	Voltage error	Check outlet, breaker
9E	Voltage error	Check outlet, breaker
Clg	Vent blockage	Clean lint trap and vent

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Samsung Dishwasher

Code	Meaning	First Steps
4C	Water supply error	Check water valve, inlet
4E	Water supply error	Check water valve, inlet
5C	Drain error	Clean filter, check drain
5E	Drain error	Clean filter, check drain
7C	WaterWall reflector	Check reflector mechanism
7E	WaterWall reflector	Check reflector mechanism
9E	Low water level	Check water supply
AE	Communication error	Power reset
CE	Communication error	Power reset
HE	Heater error	Run hot water first
LC	Leak detected	Check door seal, tilt to drain base
LE	Leak detected	Check door seal, tilt to drain base
OC	Over-level water	Check drain, inlet valve
tE	Temperature sensor	Power reset
3C	Pump motor error	Clean filter, check pump

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Samsung Refrigerator

Code	Meaning	First Steps
OF OF	Demo mode (cooling off!)	Exit demo mode immediately
88 88	Power surge/startup	Wait 2-3 minutes
PC ER	Communication error	Power reset 5 min
41E	Fan motor error	Check fan, power reset
84C	Compressor locked	Call service
22E	Fridge fan error	Check fan blade
21E	Freezer fan error	Check for ice buildup

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LG Error Codes

LG Washer

Code	Meaning	First Steps
OE	Drain error	Clean drain filter, check hose
IE	Water inlet error	Check water valves, inlet screens
UE	Unbalanced load	Redistribute items
uE	Unbalancing (retrying)	Wait, will auto-retry
LE	Motor locked	Reduce load, check drum
dE	Door error	Close door firmly
FE	Overflow error	Check inlet valve
PE	Pressure sensor	Power reset
tCL	Tub clean reminder	Run tub clean cycle
CL	Child lock active	Hold child lock button 3 sec
Sud	Too much suds	Use HE detergent
FF	Freeze detected	Warm up room/hoses

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LG Dryer (FlowSense)

Code	Meaning	First Steps
d75	75% vent blockage	Clean lint trap and vent
d80	80% vent blockage	Clean vent thoroughly
d90	90% vent blockage	Clean or replace vent
d95	95% vent blockage	Urgent: clean/replace vent
dE	Door error	Close door firmly
tE	Thermistor error	Power reset
HS	Humidity sensor	Clean sensor bars
PS	Power failure	Restart cycle
PF	Power failure	Restart cycle
nP	No power to igniter	Check gas, outlet
gAS	Gas ignition failure	Check gas supply
nE	Low voltage	Check outlet, 240V required

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LG Dishwasher

Code	Meaning	First Steps
OE	Drain error	Clean filter, check drain
IE	Water inlet error	Check water supply
AE	Leak detected	Check door seal
FE	Overflow error	Check inlet valve
HE	Heater error	Run hot water first
tE	Thermistor error	Power reset
LE	Motor error	Clean filter, check pump
nE	Vario motor error	Power reset
CE	Abnormal current	Power reset
PF	Power failure	Restart cycle

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LG Refrigerator

Code	Meaning	First Steps
Er CF	Condenser fan error	Check fan, clean coils
Er CO	Compressor error	Call service
Er FF	Freezer fan error	Check for ice buildup
Er rF	Refrigerator fan error	Check fan blade
Er IF	Ice maker fan error	Check ice maker
Er dH	Defrost heater error	May need defrost
Er FS	Freezer sensor error	Power reset
Er rS	Refrigerator sensor	Power reset
Er IS	Ice maker sensor	Power reset
OF F	Demo mode (cooling off!)	Exit demo mode immediately

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Whirlpool Error Codes

Whirlpool Dryer

Code	Meaning	First Steps
F01	Main control board	Power reset, may need service
PF	Power failure	Restart cycle
AF	Airflow restricted	Clean lint trap and vent
L2	Low voltage	Check 240V outlet, breaker
F02	Keypad/UI error	Power reset
F22	Exhaust thermistor	Power reset
F23	Exhaust high limit	Check vent, clean lint
F26	Drive motor error	Check drum, motor
F29	Moisture sensor	Clean sensor bars

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GE Error Codes

GE Refrigerator

Code	Meaning	First Steps
CC	Condenser coil dirty	Clean condenser coils
FF	Freezer fan error	Check fan, ice buildup
PF	Power failure	Normal after outage
CI	Compressor inverter	Call service
dE	Defrost error	May need manual defrost
TF	Turbo freeze active	Normal feature
TC	Turbo cool active	Normal feature

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Bosch Error Codes

Bosch Dishwasher

Code	Meaning	First Steps
E01	Heating fault	Run hot water first
E09	Heating element failure	May need service
E15	Water in base pan	Tilt forward, let drain
E22	Filter blocked	Clean all filters
E24	Drain blocked	Clean filter, check drain hose
E25	Drain pump blocked	Clean pump, check impeller
E14	Flow sensor error	Check water supply
E16	Unexpected water fill	Check inlet valve
E17	Water inlet error	Check supply, filters
E18	Water inlet timeout	Check water pressure
E27	Power supply error	Check outlet, surge

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Universal Reset Method

Before calling for service, try this:

1. Note the code exactly as displayed
2. Unplug the appliance completely
3. Wait 5 minutes for full reset
4. Plug back in and test

This clears ~30-40% of electronic glitches.

When to Call a Professional

Call immediately if:

• Burning smell or smoke
• Sparking or arcing
• Water near electrical parts
• Gas smell (leave house first)
• Code returns after reset + basic troubleshooting

Sources

• Samsung US Support
• LG US Support
• Whirlpool Product Help
• GE Appliances Support
• Bosch Home US Support