Amana
All Amana Washing Machine Error Codes
Every known Amana washing machine error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
21 error codes
F5 E2
The washer door lock mechanism has failed to engage or disengage properly.
Moderate
20–45 minutes
F7 E1
The washer motor is not reaching the expected speed during the wash or spin cycle.
Advanced
30–60 minutes
F8 E1
The washer is not detecting enough water entering the tub within the expected time.
Easy Fix
10–30 minutes
F8 E2
The washer detergent dispenser motor or circuit has malfunctioned.
Moderate
20–40 minutes
F9 E1
The washer is taking too long to drain water from the tub.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F3 E1
The water level pressure switch is sending an out-of-range signal to the control board.
Moderate
30–60 minutes
F3 E2
The water temperature sensor is reading out of range or has failed.
Moderate
30–45 minutes
Ld
The washer is taking too long to drain the water from the tub.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
Sd
The washer has detected excessive suds that are interfering with normal operation.
Easy Fix
5–15 minutes
dL
The washer lid or door cannot lock properly to start the cycle.
Moderate
15–40 minutes
F1 E1
The main electronic control board has detected an internal fault.
Advanced
20–40 minutes
F0 E2
The washer has detected that the load is too heavy for proper operation.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
F5 E3
The lid switch circuit indicates the lid is open when the washer expects it to be locked.
Moderate
15–30 minutes
F8 E3
The washer has detected water rising above the overflow level in the tub.
Moderate
20–40 minutes
LF
The washer is taking too long to fill with water to the proper level.
Easy Fix
10–25 minutes
uL
The washer has detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
F2 E1
A button on the washer control panel appears to be stuck or continuously pressed.
Moderate
15–30 minutes
F0 E5
The washer has detected a severely unbalanced load during the spin cycle.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
F1 E2
The motor control board has detected an internal fault.
Advanced DIY
30–60 minutes
F5 E1
The lid switch assembly has detected a fault or the lid is not properly closing.
Moderate
15–30 minutes
F6 E1
The central control unit and user interface board are not communicating.
Advanced DIY
20–45 minutes