What to check first
Can I keep using it?
Do not keep using the appliance while this warning is active.
Do not keep running the appliance when water is visible, a leak warning is active, or water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Stop the cycle if safe, turn off water when appropriate, protect the floor, and avoid repeated resets until the leak source is understood.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not keep running the appliance while this code is active.
- Do not repeatedly reset, tip, or move the appliance to clear a leak code.
- Do not disconnect inlet hoses until the water supply is off.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Water rose beyond the washer's expected fill limit
- The washer did not stop admitting water as expected
- A restricted drain or pump path prevented normal water removal
- A fill-level, inlet-valve, or control condition requires service
Basic checks
- Record Er, OF and stop the washer through its normal control; do not start another cycle even if the display later clears.
- From a dry position, inspect the floor and exposed hose area for spreading water without moving, opening, or reaching behind the washer.
- If water is still entering, close the washer faucets only when they are safely reachable from a dry position; otherwise leave the area and get qualified help.
- Note whether the water level is still rising and whether moisture is near the cord, plug, outlet, or another appliance for Speed Queen service.
Reset or retry steps
- The guide describes an automatic pump attempt when the door is closed and locked; this is not an instruction to start, restart, or drain the washer manually.
- If Er, OF does not clear, disconnect power only from a dry position and call Speed Queen service; there is no owner restart while an overflow condition is unresolved.
When to call a technician
- Contact Speed Queen service promptly for Er, OF even when no water is yet visible outside the washer.
- Leave the area and arrange urgent qualified help if water is spreading, reaches electrical equipment, or the supply cannot be isolated safely.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
FAQ
What does Speed Queen Washer code Er, OF usually mean?
Usually indicates that the washer reached its overflow level. Model context matters: The guide says the washer may attempt to pump automatically when the door is closed and locked and directs the user to service if the code does not clear.
Can I keep using the washer with code Er, OF?
Do not keep using the appliance until the visible issue has been checked and the relevant safety warnings have been addressed. Do not restart, move, tilt, force open, or manually drain the washer during an overflow condition; water can spread into hidden electrical areas.
When should I call a technician for Speed Queen Er, OF?
Contact Speed Queen service promptly for Er, OF even when no water is yet visible outside the washer. A qualified technician may check Water mixing valve, Fill-level sensing system, Drain pump, and Control system against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.