Admiral

Admiral Washing Machines Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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F01
Washer will not start a cycle, display shows F01 shortly after pressing Start
Main Control Board Communication Fault
F02
Washer stops mid-cycle, will not drain, display shows F02 or "F2"
Long Drain Fault
F05
Washer stops and displays F05, may not advance from wash to rinse or spin
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F06
Washer will not spin or tumble, F06 displayed, sometimes accompanied by loud clicking from control area
Motor Tachometer or Drive Motor Fault
F07
Washer stops and displays F07, may not heat water properly or may abort cycle
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Fault
F09
Washer displays F09 and will not complete cycle, often with water left in drum
Overflow or Water Level Fault
F11
Washer intermittently stops and displays F11, may beep and not respond to commands
Serial Communication Error Between Main Control and Motor/Interface
F13
Washer displays F13 and will not start or complete a cycle, often related to door issues
Dispenser or Door Lock Circuit Fault (Model Dependent)
F21
Washer displays F21 and will not drain or complete spin, often with water remaining in tub
Long Drain Time Detected
F22
Washer will not start, door will not lock, F22 displayed
Door Lock Error
F23
Washer shows F23 and may stop mid-cycle, often associated with temperature issues
Heater or Temperature Sensor Error
F24
Washer displays F24, may not heat water or may abort cycle early
Water Temperature Sensor Out of Range
F25
Washer shows F25 and may not spin properly, sometimes with unbalanced loads
Drive Motor Tachometer Error
F26
Washer displays F26 and may not respond correctly to cycle selections
Door Switch or Control Interface Error
F27
Washer shows F27 and may overfill or underfill, sometimes with erratic water levels
Water Level Sensor Calibration Error
F28
Washer displays F28 and may not start or may freeze mid-cycle
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and User Interface
F29
Washer shows F29 and door may remain locked at the end of cycle
Door Unlock Error
F30
Washer displays F30 and may not dispense detergent or softener correctly
Dispenser System Error
F31
Washer shows F31 and may not spin or may spin erratically
Motor Control or Speed Sensing Error
F32
Washer displays F32 and may not fill correctly or may stop shortly after starting
Pressure Switch or Water Level Fault
F33
Washer shows F33 and may not fill or may stop with little water in drum
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Error
F34
Washer displays F34 and door may not lock at the start of cycle
Door Locking Failure
F35
Washer shows F35 and may not start or may stop early in cycle
Analog Pressure Sensor Error
F36
Washer displays F36 and may not start, often associated with door lock circuit
Door Lock Circuit Error
F37
Washer shows F37 and may not heat water correctly
Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
F38
Washer displays F38 and may not heat or may stop mid-cycle
Temperature Sensor Circuit High
F40
Washer shows F40 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting
ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) or Water Temperature Fault
F41
Washer displays F41 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly
Motor Control or Drive Circuit Error
F70
Washer shows F70 and becomes unresponsive or freezes
Central Control Unit (CCU) Heartbeat Failure
F71
Washer displays F71 and may not respond to button presses
User Interface Heartbeat Failure
Symptom
Top-load washer agitates but does not spin, clothes remain wet
Spin Clutch or Drive Block Failure
Symptom
Washer does not drain, water remains in tub at end of cycle
No Drain Condition
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell during operation
Overheating Component or Belt Slippage
Symptom
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble
Drive System Failure (Agitation/Tumble)
Symptom
Washer has a strong moldy or musty odor, especially in front-load models
Biofilm and Mold Buildup
Symptom
Washer is leaking water from the front or bottom
Water Leak
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes with detergent residue or not fully rinsed
Poor Rinsing Performance
Symptom
Washer lid or door will not unlock at end of cycle (no code shown)
Door/Lid Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Washer makes a high-pitched squeal or grinding noise when spinning
Bearing or Pulley Wear
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Failure
Symptom
Washer overfills or continues filling with water even when off
Overfilling / Flooding
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than normal to complete cycles
Extended Cycle Time
Symptom
Washer vibrates excessively and "walks" across the floor
Severe Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all, no lights or display
No Power / Dead Machine
Symptom
Washer will not spin, clothes come out soaking wet
Spin Cycle Failure
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