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Washer not draining error codes
Compare washer codes that usually point to slow drain, standing water, or drain pump restrictions.
Use this as a narrowing step
A symptom can point to several different parts or installation issues. Use this hub to find likely code records, then confirm the exact code on the appliance display.
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This page is published as a comparison hub for matching records. Open the exact code record before using any guidance.
How to narrow it
Note when the drain-related code appears: before spin, during pump-out, or after the cycle stops. Look through the door only for visible standing water and listen from a safe distance; do not open panels. A long-drain message and water left in the drum can narrow the comparison, but only the exact brand and displayed code identify a record. If a basic external hose check changes nothing, do not keep repeating cycles.
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Matching records
OEError code
Usually indicates that the washer is not draining as expected.
5EError code
This code commonly points to a drainage issue. Samsung often treats 5E and 5C as related display variants.
F9 E1Error code
Most Whirlpool sources describe F9 E1 as a warning that the washer is taking too long to drain.
F21Error code
Whirlpool documents F21 as a warning that the front-load washer drain time is longer than expected.
F9 E1Error code
Manufacturer guidance usually ties F9 E1 to a long drain condition or drain pump system problem.
E2Error code
Most Frigidaire sources describe E2 as a warning that a Frigidaire top-load washer is taking too long to drain or is not draining properly.
E21Error code
Usually indicates that an Electrolux front-load washer is taking too long to pump out water.
E3Error code
Candy documents E3 on washer model CS 148TW4/1-80 as an inability to drain water.
E2Error code
Defy's DTL165 manual documents E2 when water drainage from the top-loader is very slow.
E:07Error code
Gorenje documents E:07 on washing machine WNEI14BS as a water-draining error.
E21Error code
Midea documents E21 on washer model MLH27N5AWWC as a not-draining condition.
U11Error code
Panasonic New Zealand documents U11 on washer model NA-V10FR1WAU as unable to drain.
F9 E1Error code
Manufacturer guidance usually ties F9 E1 to a long-drain condition.
E1Error code
Manufacturer guidance usually ties E1 or E6 to a portable-washer drain issue.
E3Error code
Hoover documents E3 on washer model H3W492DE/1-80 as a water-drain problem.
F05Error code
A blocked waste path or pump issue may leave water in the drum.
F11Error code
A pump-circuit fault may leave water in the washer or prevent pumping.
F05Error code
The Indesit UK guide documents F05 as a waste-path blockage or pump issue that may leave water in the drum.
Er, drError code
Usually indicates that water remains at the end of a cycle.
E21Error code
Toshiba Hong Kong documents E21 for front-load washers as a drain-overtime condition.
E12Error code
Toshiba Hong Kong documents E12 for front-load washers as an overflow condition.