Kitchenaid Washing Machine Error Codes

Kitchenaid Washing Machine Error Codes If your lights are blinking oddly, it’s probably trying to tell you something is wrong. In fact, blinking red lights are how KitchenAid Washing Machine convey error messages. Fortunately, it’s not hard to interpret these codes. You’ll just need to count the number of blinks, then look up the corresponding code to determine the specific problem.

Kitchenaid Washing Machine Error Code Solutions

Model KHWS01PMT/ WH

Model KHWV01RSS

FH – Detects No Water Entering Machine or No Pressure Switch Trip – Select ‘cancel’ twice to clear this code. If there is NO water in the unit, make sure the valves are turned on all the way. Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses, as well as plugged screens in the inlet valves. Verify that the inlet valve is operational. If there is water in the unit, verify the drain pump is working and the pressure switch hose is in good condition and properly connected. Make sure there is not a siphon problem and check all hoses for possible leaks. Unplug the unit and disconnect the power to check all wire harness connections to the inlet valve, pressure switch, drain pump, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Reconnect the unit and power to verify the pressure switch is operational, as well as the flow meter (blow air through the flow meter and measure resistance). Check CCU is also operational by performing a diagnostic test or any cycle. Replace failed component.

F02 – Long Drain (Drain Exceeds 8 Minutes) – Select ‘cancel’ twice to clear error code. Note: You may see a “SUD” error code appear first during this failure. This should change to the F02 error code after a few minutes. Proceed by checking the drain hoses for proper connection and kinks. Unplug unit and disconnect power. Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure it is operational with no debris or blockage. Reconnect power and plug unit in. If problem has not been corrected, replace the pump.

F05 – Water Temperature Sensor Error – Unplug and disconnect power to the unit and check connections to the water temperature sensor. Check resistance of heating element if present in model, for abnormal reading (infinity). Replace failed component.

F06 – Drive Motor Tachometer Error (Unable to Detect Motor Speed) – Check the shipping system including shipping bolts, spacers, and cables are removed and unplug unit and disconnect power. Check wire harness connections between drive motor and Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU). Reconnect power and plug unit in. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor, and check drive motor for powered rotations. Replace failed component. Note: If this failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after three minutes.

F07 – Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error – Unplug unit and disconnect power to check wire harness connections between drive motor and MCU, and between MCU and Central Control Unit (CCU). Reconnect power and plug unit in. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor, and check drive motor for powered rotations. Note: If this failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after three minutes.

F09 – Overflow Condition (Pressure Switch Closed Too Long) – Check to make sure drain hose is not plugged or kinked and unplug the unit and disconnect power. Check wire harness connections to pressure switch, drain pump, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check for drain pump failure and clean it of any debris. Check the inlet valve and pressure switch for proper shut off and operation. Replace failed component. Note: If this error occurs, the door will remain locked and the drain pump will run constantly even if ‘cancel’ is selected. Turn off hot and cold water to faucets and unplug the unit before proceeding.

F10 – Motor Control Unit (MCU) Heat Kink Thermal Trip (Too Hot) – Check for proper installation and ventilation, and make sure unit is not located near a heat source. Disconnect power and unplug the unit to check wire harness connections to the motor, MCU, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check the drive system for any worn or failed components and reconnect power and plug unit in. Check MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor and check drive motor for powered rotations. Replace failed component.

F11 – Serial Communication Error Between MCU and CCU – Disconnect power and unplug unit. Check wire harness connections to the motor, Motor Control Unit (MCU), and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check the drive system for any worm or failed components and reconnect power and plug unit in. Verify CCU is working by performing diagnostic test or any cycle. Check MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor and check drive motor for powered rotations. Make sure the serial harness at the MCU is not mounted upside down. The wires should be to the left when facing the MCU connectors. Replace failed component.

F13 – Dispenser Circuit Error – Disconnect power and unplug unit to check mechanical linkage from dispenser motor to top of dispenser. Check wire harness connections to the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the dispenser motor. Check dispenser motor for powered rotations. Replace failed component.

F14 – EEPROM Error – Disconnect power and unplug unit. Verify Central Control Unit (CCU) is operating properly by running a diagnostic test or any cycle. Replace is defective. Note: A power glitch may cause this error.

F15 – Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error – Disconnect power and unplug unit to check wire harness connections to the motor, MCU, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check the drive belt and reconnect power and plug unit in. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor and check the drive motor for powered rotations. Replace failed component.

F21 / F22 – Central Control Unit (CCU) / Touch Pad / LED Assembly Error – Check that the touch pad/LED assembly is working by selecting different cycles and changing the modifiers and options to see if it is responding. Disconnect power and unplug unit to check wire harness connections to the CCU and the touch pad/LED assembly. Replace failed component.

FdU – Door Unlock Error – It is possible the door lock mechanism is broken or the door switch/lock unit has failed. Check the door switch/lock for any debris or foreign objects. Disconnect power and unplug unit to check wire harness connections to the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the door switch/lock unit. Note: Unit will attempt to unlock itself during this error six times before displaying this error code. To manually unlock the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet and remove the toe panel. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly, where there should be a tear-drop shaped tab. Gently pull the tab down approximately 1/4 inch or until a ‘click’ is heard. The door should now be unlocked.

FdL – Door Lock Error – It is possible the door lock mechanism is broken or removed, or the door switch/lock unit has failed. Disconnect power and unplug unit to check door switch/lock unit. Check the wire harness connections to the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the door switch/lock unit. Note: Unit will attempt to lock itself during this error six times before displaying the error code.

SUD – Suds Lock (Too Much Detergent Detected) – Make sure drain hose is not plugged or kinked and disconnect power and unplug unit. Check wire harness connections to pressure switch, drain pump, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Make sure the drain pump is free from debris or foreign objects and then reconnect power and plug unit in. Check drain pump and pressure switch and verify CCU operation by running a diagnostic test or any cycle. Note: This error may signify a bad pump, an extra heavy load, excessive detergent, or excessive suds. If too much detergent was used, run the unit through a Rinse/Spin cycle, and then run a Normal cycle without adding detergent.