Yorkton, Saskatchewan • Appliance Error Codes
Appliance Error Codes: Brand & Model Matter
An error code is a clue, not a universal diagnosis. Use the exact code with the appliance brand and model before deciding what it means.
Important: Never assume an error code has the same meaning across different brands or models. Even within one brand, code definitions and test procedures can change by product family.
What to record before looking up a code
- Appliance type: refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, range or oven.
- Brand and exact model number.
- The error code exactly as displayed, including letters, numbers and punctuation.
- What the appliance was doing immediately before the code appeared.
- Whether the code returns after the appliance is reset or the cycle is restarted.
What a code may point toward
| Appliance | Code may relate to | Why the model matters |
|---|---|---|
| Washer | Fill, drain, door/lid lock, imbalance, motor or control conditions | Manufacturers use different code systems and service tests. |
| Dishwasher | Fill, drain, heating, leak detection, door or control conditions | The same-looking symptom can involve different components by model. |
| Dryer | Airflow, temperature sensing, motor, door or control conditions | Electric and gas dryers can have different diagnostic paths. |
| Refrigerator | Temperature, defrost, fan, ice maker, water or control conditions | French-door, side-by-side and other designs use different controls. |
| Range/Oven | Temperature sensing, heating, controls, door or communication faults | Service procedures vary substantially by model family. |
Brand-specific starting points
Whirlpool
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
Maytag
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
Frigidaire
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
GE
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
LG
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
Samsung
Brand-specific repair information and a path to service.
Need the exact code interpreted?
Send the brand, model number, exact code and symptom when contacting Dennis. That gives a technician a much better starting point than the code alone.