TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Error Code Appears in Display
oL (overloaded)
Load too large.
appears in display
uL (unbalanced load)
Load not balanced. The washer is
appears in display
running a load-balance correction
routine.
LF (too long to fill)
Washer taking too long to fill.
appears in display
Drain extends more than
4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe.
Ld (too long to drain
Washer taking too long to drain
water ) appears in
water. Drain extends more than
display
4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe.
HC (Hot and Cold
Hot and cold inlet hoses have been
hoses reversed)
installed incorrectly.
appears in display
Sd (Excess suds)
Excessive suds in washer. Washer is
appears in display
running a suds reduction routine.
dL (Lid cannot lock)
An item in the load may be keeping
appears in display
the lid from locking.
lid (Lid opened)
Washer lid left open.
appears in display
dU (Lid cannot unlock)
Objects on washer lid prevent it from
appears in display
unlocking.
F## code (F-type
System error code.
error code) appears
in display
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for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Solution
If an overload is detected, the washer will drain any water and
detergent in the washer. Remove several items and add HE
detergent Close lid and press START/PAUSE.
Allow the machine to continue. If the dial is flashing and the
machine has stopped, redistribute the load, close the lid, and
press START/PAUSE.
Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain
hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape
over drain opening. See "Installation Instructions".
Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain
hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape
over drain opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above
the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See "Installation
Instructions".
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate
that cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and hot
water hose is connected to the cold water inlet.
Allow the machine to continue. Use only HE detergent.
Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on
load size. Follow detergent manufacturer's instructions. If the
dial is flashing, reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash
temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent.
Check for items directly under the lid.
Close the lid to clear the display. If the lid is left open for more
than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer
will drain.
Remove objects, such as a basket of laundry, from the top of
the washer.
Press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press
START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again,
call for service.