KitchenAid 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 any cycle; the display shows F01 and may beep repeatedly.
Main Control Board Failure
F02
The washer stops mid-cycle and will not drain; the display shows F02 or F2 and may also show "SUD".
Long Drain Fault
F03
The washer stops and displays F03; it may not advance past the fill cycle or may drain immediately after filling.
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F05
The washer will not drain or spin; F05 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by standing water in the drum.
Pressure Switch / Water Level Sensor Fault
F06
The washer will not spin or tumble; F06 is displayed, sometimes with a loud click followed by silence.
Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Fault
F07
The washer stops heating water; F07 is displayed, often during warm or hot cycles.
Heater Relay Stuck or Heating Circuit Fault
F08
The washer shows F08 and may overfill, underfill, or stop during the fill cycle.
Heater or Water Level / Overflow Fault (model-dependent)
F09
The washer displays F09 and may have water remaining in the tub, or it may overfill and then drain continuously.
Overflow Condition / Long Drain with Overflow
F10
The washer shows F10 and may not detect the correct water level; it may stop early or run the pump continuously.
Pressure Switch / Water Level Sensor Error
F11
The washer stops mid-cycle and displays F11; it may not respond to commands or may freeze during the spin cycle.
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU or UI
F13
Washer will not start or unlock; F13 is displayed, often with the door locked icon.
Dispenser or Door Lock Circuit Fault (model-dependent)
F14
Washer displays F14 and may not start, or may freeze shortly after starting.
EEPROM or Main Control Program Error
F15
Washer shows F15 and may not heat, or may abort cycles that require heating.
Heater Control Error
F18
Washer displays F18 and may not complete cycles; it is often associated with communication or power issues.
Communication or Power Supply Fault
F21
Washer stops with water in the drum; F21 is displayed, often after a long attempt to drain.
Long Drain Time
F22
Washer will not start; F22 is displayed, and the door will not lock.
Door Lock Error
F23
Washer shows F23 and may not heat, or may stop during warm/hot cycles.
Heater or Temperature Sensor Error
F24
Washer displays F24 and may not heat water properly.
Water Temperature Sensor Out of Range
F25
Washer shows F25 and may not spin correctly, or may stop with clothes wet.
Drive Motor Tachometer Error
F26
Washer displays F26 and may not respond to control inputs, or may behave erratically.
Door Switch or Control Interface Error
F27
Washer displays F27 and may overfill or underfill; cycles may abort unexpectedly.
Overflow or Pressure Switch Calibration Error
F28
Washer displays F28 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often associated with communication issues.
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and UI
F29
Washer displays F29 and the door may not unlock at the end of the cycle.
Door Unlock Error
F30
Washer displays F30 and may not dispense detergent or softener correctly.
Dispenser System Error
F31
Washer displays F31 and may not spin at high speed or may stop during the spin cycle.
Motor Control or Speed Sensing Error
F33
Washer displays F33 and may not fill or may abort cycle shortly after starting.
Pump Drive or Drain System Error
F34
Washer displays F34 and the door may not lock at the start of the cycle.
Door Locking Error
F35
Washer displays F35 and may not start or may stop during fill; often accompanied by SUD or excessive suds detection.
Analog Pressure Sensor Error
F36
Washer displays F36 and may not start; a door lock system error is indicated.
Door Lock / Door Switch Error
Symptom
The washer control panel buttons are unresponsive or intermittent; the display may work, but inputs do not register.
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
The washer does not dispense detergent, bleach, or fabric softener properly; compartments remain full after the cycle.
Dispenser System Malfunction
Symptom
The washer drum has excessive play front-to-back or up-and-down; a scraping noise may be heard.
Drum Support / Spider or Bearing Wear
Symptom
The washer frequently stops and displays "SUD" or appears to have excessive suds without an error code.
Excessive Suds / Suds Lock Condition
Symptom
Washer door will not unlock at the end of the cycle; no error code is displayed.
Door Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component or Friction
Symptom
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble; the timer counts down but the drum does not move.
No Agitation / Tumble
Symptom
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor, especially from the drum or door area.
Biofilm and Mold Buildup
Symptom
Washer is very loud during spin; a rumbling, roaring, or grinding noise that gets worse at high speed.
Tub Bearing or Drum Support Failure
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the front, often from under the door.
Door Seal / Bellow Leak
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during fill or wash.
Internal Hose or Component Leak
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin; the machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance Condition
Symptom
Washer overfills or the water level seems too high; it may occasionally leak from the door.
Overfilling / Water Level Control Failure
Symptom
Washer takes too long to fill or does not fill with enough water; cycles extend significantly.
Slow Fill / Low Water Level
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, but outlet has power.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer will not spin or spins very slowly; clothes come out very wet.
No or Poor Spin Performance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Washer will not start any cycle; the display shows F01 and may beep repeatedly.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
The washer stops mid-cycle and will not drain; the display shows F02 or F2 and may also show "SUD".
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Long Drain Fault | View Details |
| F03 |
The washer stops and displays F03; it may not advance past the fill cycle or may drain immediately after filling.
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Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| F05 |
The washer will not drain or spin; F05 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by standing water in the drum.
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Pressure Switch / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F06 |
The washer will not spin or tumble; F06 is displayed, sometimes with a loud click followed by silence.
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Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| F07 |
The washer stops heating water; F07 is displayed, often during warm or hot cycles.
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Heater Relay Stuck or Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F08 |
The washer shows F08 and may overfill, underfill, or stop during the fill cycle.
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Heater or Water Level / Overflow Fault (model-dependent) | View Details |
| F09 |
The washer displays F09 and may have water remaining in the tub, or it may overfill and then drain continuously.
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Overflow Condition / Long Drain with Overflow | View Details |
| F10 |
The washer shows F10 and may not detect the correct water level; it may stop early or run the pump continuously.
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Pressure Switch / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| F11 |
The washer stops mid-cycle and displays F11; it may not respond to commands or may freeze during the spin cycle.
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Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU or UI | View Details |
| F13 |
Washer will not start or unlock; F13 is displayed, often with the door locked icon.
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Dispenser or Door Lock Circuit Fault (model-dependent) | View Details |
| F14 |
Washer displays F14 and may not start, or may freeze shortly after starting.
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EEPROM or Main Control Program Error | View Details |
| F15 |
Washer shows F15 and may not heat, or may abort cycles that require heating.
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Heater Control Error | View Details |
| F18 |
Washer displays F18 and may not complete cycles; it is often associated with communication or power issues.
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Communication or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| F21 |
Washer stops with water in the drum; F21 is displayed, often after a long attempt to drain.
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Long Drain Time | View Details |
| F22 |
Washer will not start; F22 is displayed, and the door will not lock.
|
Door Lock Error | View Details |
| F23 |
Washer shows F23 and may not heat, or may stop during warm/hot cycles.
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Heater or Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F24 |
Washer displays F24 and may not heat water properly.
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Water Temperature Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| F25 |
Washer shows F25 and may not spin correctly, or may stop with clothes wet.
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Drive Motor Tachometer Error | View Details |
| F26 |
Washer displays F26 and may not respond to control inputs, or may behave erratically.
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Door Switch or Control Interface Error | View Details |
| F27 |
Washer displays F27 and may overfill or underfill; cycles may abort unexpectedly.
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Overflow or Pressure Switch Calibration Error | View Details |
| F28 |
Washer displays F28 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often associated with communication issues.
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Serial Communication Error Between CCU and UI | View Details |
| F29 |
Washer displays F29 and the door may not unlock at the end of the cycle.
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Door Unlock Error | View Details |
| F30 |
Washer displays F30 and may not dispense detergent or softener correctly.
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Dispenser System Error | View Details |
| F31 |
Washer displays F31 and may not spin at high speed or may stop during the spin cycle.
|
Motor Control or Speed Sensing Error | View Details |
| F33 |
Washer displays F33 and may not fill or may abort cycle shortly after starting.
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Pump Drive or Drain System Error | View Details |
| F34 |
Washer displays F34 and the door may not lock at the start of the cycle.
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Door Locking Error | View Details |
| F35 |
Washer displays F35 and may not start or may stop during fill; often accompanied by SUD or excessive suds detection.
|
Analog Pressure Sensor Error | View Details |
| F36 |
Washer displays F36 and may not start; a door lock system error is indicated.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| – |
The washer control panel buttons are unresponsive or intermittent; the display may work, but inputs do not register.
|
User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
The washer does not dispense detergent, bleach, or fabric softener properly; compartments remain full after the cycle.
|
Dispenser System Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
The washer drum has excessive play front-to-back or up-and-down; a scraping noise may be heard.
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Drum Support / Spider or Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
The washer frequently stops and displays "SUD" or appears to have excessive suds without an error code.
|
Excessive Suds / Suds Lock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Washer door will not unlock at the end of the cycle; no error code is displayed.
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Door Lock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
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Overheating Electrical Component or Friction | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble; the timer counts down but the drum does not move.
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No Agitation / Tumble | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor, especially from the drum or door area.
|
Biofilm and Mold Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Washer is very loud during spin; a rumbling, roaring, or grinding noise that gets worse at high speed.
|
Tub Bearing or Drum Support Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the front, often from under the door.
|
Door Seal / Bellow Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during fill or wash.
|
Internal Hose or Component Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin; the machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
|
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance Condition | View Details |
| – |
Washer overfills or the water level seems too high; it may occasionally leak from the door.
|
Overfilling / Water Level Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes too long to fill or does not fill with enough water; cycles extend significantly.
|
Slow Fill / Low Water Level | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, but outlet has power.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin or spins very slowly; clothes come out very wet.
|
No or Poor Spin Performance | View Details |
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