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OELG · Washing machinesWater is not draining properly.Understand an LG front-load washer OE code, check the hose and filter safely, and know when drainage needs professional service.IELG · Washing machinesWater is not entering the washer as expected.Find the meaning of an LG front-load washer IE code and check supply valves, hose restrictions, and possible siphoning safely.UELG · Washing machinesThe washer cannot balance the load for spinning.Resolve an LG front-load washer UE or Ub imbalance warning by checking the load and stability before requesting service.dELG · Washing machinesThe door is not securely closed or cannot lock.Check an LG front-load washer dE or dE1 door warning without forcing the latch or bypassing the lock.LELG · Washing machinesThe drum motor cannot operate normally.An LG washer LE code can involve an overloaded or obstructed drum. Learn the limited owner checks and when to stop.E6LG · Washing machinesThe washer reports a clutch-related problem.Understand an LG E6 clutch warning, check only accessible obstructions, and recognize when the washer needs service.4CSamsung · Washing machinesThe washer is not filling with water correctly.Check a Samsung 4C water-fill warning using supply valves, visible hose routing and the model’s installation instructions.5CSamsung · Washing machinesWater is draining too slowly or not at all.Understand Samsung 5C or 5E drainage warnings, protect yourself from hot water, and check only the filter your model provides.UbSamsung · Washing machinesThe load is unbalanced for spinning.Understand Samsung Ub imbalance warnings, safely redistribute laundry, and distinguish a balance problem from a washer that never spins.SUdSamsung · Washing machinesThe washer has detected excessive suds.Understand a Samsung SUd or Sd warning and adjust detergent use without adding more products or bypassing the washer’s pause.F9 E1Whirlpool · Washing machinesThe washer is taking too long to drain.Understand Whirlpool front-load washer F9 E1, check the visible drain installation, and learn why pump-filter access must match your manual.F5 E2Whirlpool · Washing machinesThe door is not locking correctly.Check the door and trapped laundry when a Whirlpool front-load washer displays F5 E2, and know when to stop and arrange service.F8 E1Whirlpool · Washing machinesThe washer is not detecting the correct incoming water amount.Learn what F8 E1 or Lo FL means on a Whirlpool front-load washer, including the temporary locked-door drain routine and supply checks.F0 E2Whirlpool · Washing machinesExcess suds have been detected.Understand a Whirlpool washer F0 E2 suds alert, allow its reduction routine to finish, and check HE detergent and bulk dispensing.F0 E5Whirlpool · Washing machinesAn off-balance load affected the cycle.See when Whirlpool F0 E5 requires no action and when to redistribute a dripping-wet load before a Drain & Spin cycle.F0 E1Whirlpool · Washing machinesA load was detected during the Clean Washer cycle.Understand the Whirlpool F0 E1 or rL message during Clean Washer and the supported next step before restarting maintenance.F8 E2Whirlpool · Washing machinesThe dispenser system has a problem.Understand Whirlpool F8 E2 and check for dispenser residue using the cleaning procedure that matches your front-load washer.LdLMaytag · Washing machinesThe lid cannot lock.Check laundry and detergent buildup around a Maytag top-load washer lid when LdL appears, and know when a recurring code needs service.LdUMaytag · Washing machinesThe lid cannot unlock.Learn the supported first check for a Maytag LdU lid-unlock alert and why forcing the lid is not an appropriate next step.HCMaytag · Washing machinesHot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.Understand a Maytag HC alert at the end of a wash and verify hose connections safely against the model installation instructions.OFbMaytag · Washing machinesThe load is off balance and needs redistribution.Follow the appropriate pause or drain path for a Maytag OFb off-balance alert, then rearrange or reduce the load before restarting.

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LG · Washing machines

WM4000HWAView model reference

Samsung · Washing machines

WF45B6300AW/USView model reference

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Record an Appliance Error Before Troubleshooting

Save the exact code, appliance type and model before trying a reset. Small differences can change which guidance applies.

Before Opening a Washer Drain Filter

Check the appliance design, cool the water and plan drainage before opening an owner-accessible washer filter.

Find a Whirlpool Washer or Dryer Model Number

Locate the model label on common Whirlpool laundry appliances and record the full identifier before choosing error-code instructions.

Check and Clean a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Door Seal

Inspect accessible folds for trapped items and residue, then clean and dry the door seal using the care directions for your Whirlpool washer.