Amana 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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dL
Front-load washer will not start; display shows "dL" indicating door failed to lock.
Door Lock Failure (Front-Load)
dU
Front-load washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; display shows "dU".
Door Unlock Failure (Front-Load)
F1E1
Washer will not start; control panel lights may be on but cycle will not run, sometimes beeps and displays F1E1 shortly after pressing Start.
Main Control Board Internal Failure
F1E2
Washer powers on but buttons do not respond correctly or random functions activate; F1E2 appears on the display.
User Interface / Console Communication Error
F1E3
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays F1E3; may not fill or may behave erratically at start-up.
Main Control Board Configuration or EEPROM Error
F2E1
Washer beeps and displays F2E1; some or all buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or seem stuck.
Stuck or Shorted Key on User Interface
F3E1
Washer stops and displays F3E1; may overfill, underfill, or not start wash due to sensing issues.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
F3E2
Washer displays F3E2 and may not heat water properly during certain cycles.
Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
F3E3
Washer shows F3E3 and may not fill correctly or may stop during sensing phase.
Inlet Water Temperature / Mixing Error
F5E1
Washer will not start; door appears closed but F5E1 (door switch error) is displayed.
Door Not Locking / Door Switch Failure
F5E2
Washer finishes cycle but door remains locked; F5E2 is displayed and the door will not unlock.
Door Lock Stuck / Door Unlock Failure
F5E3
Washer attempts to lock/unlock repeatedly and displays F5E3; cycle will not start.
Door Locking Mechanism Error
F7E1
Washer will not spin or agitate; motor hums or does nothing; F7E1 (basket speed sensor error) is displayed.
Motor Speed / Tachometer Sensor Failure
F7E2
Washer attempts to spin but quickly stops and displays F7E2; may make grinding or humming noises.
Motor Overload or Locked Rotor
F7E5
Washer displays F7E5 and may not agitate or spin correctly; may switch directions erratically.
Shifter / Actuator Failure (Top-Load Models)
F7E6
Washer shows F7E6 and may not agitate; motor may run but basket does not move correctly.
Motor Circuit or Motor Drive Fault
F8E1
Washer does not fill or fills very slowly; F8E1 (long fill) is displayed.
Long Fill / No Fill Error
F8E3
Washer tub overfills or water level is too high; F8E3 (overflow) is displayed and the drain pump may run continuously.
Overflow Condition / Overfill
F8E4
Washer stops and displays F8E4; water may be found in the bottom pan or under the machine.
Overflow / Leak Detected in Base Tray
F9E1
Washer will not drain or drains very slowly; F9E1 (long drain) is displayed and cycle may stop with water in the tub.
Long Drain / No Drain Error
F9E2
Washer displays F9E2; drain pump may run unexpectedly or not at all.
Drain Pump Electrical Fault
HC
Washer displays "HC" or "HC error"; water temperature seems incorrect (hot when cold selected or vice versa).
Hot and Cold Water Supply Reversed
Ld
Top-load Amana washer takes too long to drain; display shows "Ld" and cycle stops with water remaining.
Long Drain Condition
LdL
Top-load washer will not start; display shows "LdL" indicating lid failed to lock.
Lid Lock Failure
LdU
Top-load washer lid will not unlock at end of cycle; display shows "LdU".
Lid Unlock Failure
Sd
Washer displays "Sd" or "SUD"; excessive suds visible in the drum or tub; cycle may pause to allow suds to dissipate.
Excessive Suds Detected
UE
Front-load washer stops during spin and displays "UE"; drum may thump or vibrate excessively.
Unbalanced Load / Out-of-Balance Spin
UL
Top-load washer stops during spin and displays "UL"; basket may be banging or off-balance.
Unbalanced Load Detected
Symptom
Top-load washer basket does not spin freely by hand; feels stiff or seized.
Seized Bearing or Gearcase
Symptom
Washer does not dispense fabric softener or bleach from the dispenser drawer.
Dispenser Not Flushing
Symptom
Washer door or lid will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
Door / Lid Latch Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical or Belt Odor
Symptom
Washer fills with water but will not agitate; clothes remain still during wash portion of cycle.
No Agitation / Wash Action Failure
Symptom
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside the drum or around the door.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Washer is very loud during spin; banging, knocking, or roaring noise from the tub area.
Excessive Noise During Spin
Symptom
Washer leaks water onto the floor during fill or wash.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes with detergent residue or white streaks after washing.
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Washer makes a grinding or scraping noise during wash or spin.
Foreign Object or Mechanical Interference
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles.
Extended Cycle Time / Control Sensing Delays
Symptom
Washer vibrates excessively or "walks" across the floor during spin.
Excessive Vibration / Walking
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer will not spin; clothes are very wet at end of cycle.
No Spin / Spin Cycle Failure
Symptom
Washer will not start cycle; lights are on but pressing Start does nothing.
Start Circuit / User Interface Input Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| dL |
Front-load washer will not start; display shows "dL" indicating door failed to lock.
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Door Lock Failure (Front-Load) | View Details |
| dU |
Front-load washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; display shows "dU".
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Door Unlock Failure (Front-Load) | View Details |
| F1E1 |
Washer will not start; control panel lights may be on but cycle will not run, sometimes beeps and displays F1E1 shortly after pressing Start.
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Main Control Board Internal Failure | View Details |
| F1E2 |
Washer powers on but buttons do not respond correctly or random functions activate; F1E2 appears on the display.
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User Interface / Console Communication Error | View Details |
| F1E3 |
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays F1E3; may not fill or may behave erratically at start-up.
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Main Control Board Configuration or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| F2E1 |
Washer beeps and displays F2E1; some or all buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or seem stuck.
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Stuck or Shorted Key on User Interface | View Details |
| F3E1 |
Washer stops and displays F3E1; may overfill, underfill, or not start wash due to sensing issues.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3E2 |
Washer displays F3E2 and may not heat water properly during certain cycles.
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Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| F3E3 |
Washer shows F3E3 and may not fill correctly or may stop during sensing phase.
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Inlet Water Temperature / Mixing Error | View Details |
| F5E1 |
Washer will not start; door appears closed but F5E1 (door switch error) is displayed.
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Door Not Locking / Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| F5E2 |
Washer finishes cycle but door remains locked; F5E2 is displayed and the door will not unlock.
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Door Lock Stuck / Door Unlock Failure | View Details |
| F5E3 |
Washer attempts to lock/unlock repeatedly and displays F5E3; cycle will not start.
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Door Locking Mechanism Error | View Details |
| F7E1 |
Washer will not spin or agitate; motor hums or does nothing; F7E1 (basket speed sensor error) is displayed.
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Motor Speed / Tachometer Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F7E2 |
Washer attempts to spin but quickly stops and displays F7E2; may make grinding or humming noises.
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Motor Overload or Locked Rotor | View Details |
| F7E5 |
Washer displays F7E5 and may not agitate or spin correctly; may switch directions erratically.
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Shifter / Actuator Failure (Top-Load Models) | View Details |
| F7E6 |
Washer shows F7E6 and may not agitate; motor may run but basket does not move correctly.
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Motor Circuit or Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| F8E1 |
Washer does not fill or fills very slowly; F8E1 (long fill) is displayed.
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Long Fill / No Fill Error | View Details |
| F8E3 |
Washer tub overfills or water level is too high; F8E3 (overflow) is displayed and the drain pump may run continuously.
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Overflow Condition / Overfill | View Details |
| F8E4 |
Washer stops and displays F8E4; water may be found in the bottom pan or under the machine.
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Overflow / Leak Detected in Base Tray | View Details |
| F9E1 |
Washer will not drain or drains very slowly; F9E1 (long drain) is displayed and cycle may stop with water in the tub.
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Long Drain / No Drain Error | View Details |
| F9E2 |
Washer displays F9E2; drain pump may run unexpectedly or not at all.
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Drain Pump Electrical Fault | View Details |
| HC |
Washer displays "HC" or "HC error"; water temperature seems incorrect (hot when cold selected or vice versa).
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Hot and Cold Water Supply Reversed | View Details |
| Ld |
Top-load Amana washer takes too long to drain; display shows "Ld" and cycle stops with water remaining.
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Long Drain Condition | View Details |
| LdL |
Top-load washer will not start; display shows "LdL" indicating lid failed to lock.
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Lid Lock Failure | View Details |
| LdU |
Top-load washer lid will not unlock at end of cycle; display shows "LdU".
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Lid Unlock Failure | View Details |
| Sd |
Washer displays "Sd" or "SUD"; excessive suds visible in the drum or tub; cycle may pause to allow suds to dissipate.
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Excessive Suds Detected | View Details |
| UE |
Front-load washer stops during spin and displays "UE"; drum may thump or vibrate excessively.
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Unbalanced Load / Out-of-Balance Spin | View Details |
| UL |
Top-load washer stops during spin and displays "UL"; basket may be banging or off-balance.
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Unbalanced Load Detected | View Details |
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Top-load washer basket does not spin freely by hand; feels stiff or seized.
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Seized Bearing or Gearcase | View Details |
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Washer does not dispense fabric softener or bleach from the dispenser drawer.
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Dispenser Not Flushing | View Details |
| – |
Washer door or lid will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
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Door / Lid Latch Mechanical Failure | View Details |
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Washer emits a burning smell during operation.
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Overheating Component / Electrical or Belt Odor | View Details |
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Washer fills with water but will not agitate; clothes remain still during wash portion of cycle.
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No Agitation / Wash Action Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside the drum or around the door.
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Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
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Washer is very loud during spin; banging, knocking, or roaring noise from the tub area.
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Excessive Noise During Spin | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water onto the floor during fill or wash.
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External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes with detergent residue or white streaks after washing.
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Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes a grinding or scraping noise during wash or spin.
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Foreign Object or Mechanical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles.
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Extended Cycle Time / Control Sensing Delays | View Details |
| – |
Washer vibrates excessively or "walks" across the floor during spin.
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Excessive Vibration / Walking | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin; clothes are very wet at end of cycle.
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No Spin / Spin Cycle Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not start cycle; lights are on but pressing Start does nothing.
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Start Circuit / User Interface Input Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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