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Appliance error codes

What the code on your display means, what is safe to try, and when to book a technician.

Appliance error codes by brand

An error code is a short message from the appliance’s control board. It names the system that noticed a problem, such as filling, draining, the door lock or a sensor. It does not always name the part that failed. A drain code, for example, can come from a kinked hose or from a pump that has stopped working.

The guides below use the meanings published on each manufacturer’s support pages. Codes vary by model, so check your manual or the model label before you trust a general list.

How to read a code

  • Write down the exact code and any letters, numbers or light pattern, before you press anything.
  • Check your manual for your model. Some codes mean different things on different models.
  • Look for the simple causes the manufacturer lists first: a kinked hose, a closed tap, a full filter or a door that did not latch.

Power-cycling safely

Turning an appliance off and back on clears many one-time faults. Switch it off at the control, unplug it or turn off its breaker, wait a minute or two, then restore power and try once. Do not open the control board or any panel, and never bypass a safety switch, lock or thermostat. If there is water on the floor, a burning smell, sparks or a gas smell, stop and leave the appliance off. For gas, leave the house, avoid switches and flames, and call your gas utility.

What to note before you call

  • The brand, model number and serial number from the label.
  • The exact code, and whether it came back after a restart.
  • What the appliance was doing when it stopped, and when the problem started.
  • Anything you already checked, such as hoses, filters or the breaker.

With that in hand, book a visit or call (916) 582-7791. the visit is $80, and we explain the cause and your options before any repair.

Official support pages: Samsung and LG.

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