Washing machine error codes

Leakage error: the washer has detected a water leak inside the appliance and its anti-flood safety switch has been activated.

Motor over-current error: there is an over-current in the motor's electrical circuit.

Child Lock is on: LG says CL is not an error code. Child Lock is active, so the control panel is disabled and settings cannot be adjusted.

Door error: the door is not closed properly, so the washer could not lock it.

Door closed but not locked: the washer detects the door as closed, but it did not lock.

Overfill error: too much water has entered the drum. The drain pump runs to prevent leaks.

Freeze failure: the temperature inside the washer has dropped below 1°C (about 34°F), so water in the drain or inlet hoses may be frozen. The washer will not start until it warms above 4°C (about 39°F).

Water inlet error: the tub did not fill to an adequate level within the set time.

Motor error: the tub failed to spin, so the motor cannot operate properly.

Drain error: the washer is unable to drain the water used during the wash cycle.

Water level sensor error: LG says the PE code indicates that the washer's water level sensor is malfunctioning.

Power failure: LG says PF means the power supply to the washer was interrupted during a cycle, for example by a power outage.

Excess suds detected: the washer adds a suds-reducing cycle (about 2 hours extra) and, if suds appear during spinning, stops to help prevent leaking.

Tub Clean reminder: it is time to run the Tub Clean cycle. This is a maintenance reminder, not a fault.

Heating error: usually caused by a faulty thermistor (the washer's water temperature sensor).

Unbalanced load error: laundry is piled on one side of the drum and the washer could not even it out.

Vibration sensor error: LG says vS (shown as u5 or uS on some displays) indicates a potential issue with the vibration sensor, due to a contact problem or a sensor malfunction.

Motor error: Samsung lists 3C, 3E, E3 and 1 3C as a motor error. On some models 3E is a voltage error instead, so check your user manual.

Not filling error: water is not entering the washer correctly.

Hot/cold error: the water from the cold supply is extremely hot because the supply hoses are swapped.

No drain error: water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed, or at all.

Power supply (voltage) error: there is an irregularity in the electrical current reaching the washer.

Jammed button error: a button on the control panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed.

Door error: the washer does not detect the door as closed and locked.

Water level or leakage error: moisture is detected somewhere it should not be, or there is an issue with the sensor itself.

Excessive suds error: the washer detected over-sudsing and stops for a short period to let the suds dissipate, then continues the cycle automatically.

Unbalanced load error: the load is unbalanced inside the tub. Ur means the washer will add water, try to rebalance the load and retry the spin; Ur does not mean there is a problem.

Off balance: an unbalanced load can lengthen the cycle and leave clothes dripping.

Door error: the door is not locking properly.

Motor speed sensing error: the motor cannot reach the correct speed for the selected cycle.

Low water flow: the washer is sensing a low flow of water.

Dispenser system problem: the detergent drawer or detergent cartridge may be clogged.

Slow drain: drain times are longer than expected, typically over eight minutes.

Control Lock is on. It is a lockout of the controls, not a mechanical fault.

Too many suds: the washer cannot spin out water with excess suds, so it extends the rinse and pauses tumbling to let the bubbles break.