The history of the Amana brand dates back to 1934. It was named after the place it was founded in (Middle Amana, Iowa). Today, it manufactures an array of household appliances, including products for the kitchen, laundry, and heating.
The lists of Amana error codes below will help you understand any problems you may be having with your washer. To start with, find the error code the washing machine is displaying. Now, find the list of error codes matching the model of the washer you use. Try the solutions suggested for your problems, starting from the easiest ones.
Amana TANDEM W10410362A washer error codes
| If you experience | Possible Causes | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| “Sd” (Excess suds) appears in display | Excessive suds in washer. Washer is running a suds reduction routine. | Allow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions. |
| F8 followed by E1 (water supply error) appears in display | Check for proper water supply. | Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve. |
| Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. | ||
| Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. | ||
| Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. | ||
| Touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service. | ||
| F9 followed by E1 (drain pump system error) appears in display | Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 416" (114 mm). | Check drain hose for proper installation. |
| Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, or blocked. | ||
| Remove any clogs from drain hose. | ||
| Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. | ||
| Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. | ||
| Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. | Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer’s directions based on load size and soil level. | |
| F5 followed by E2 (door will not lock) appears in display | Washer door not locking. | Touch POWER to cancel the cycle. Make sure the door is closed completely and latching. Check for items in the washer drum that may be keeping the door from closing completely. |
| F7 followed by E1 (motor drive error) appears in display | Motor is having difficulty turning the drum. | Washer is tightly packed. Remove some items. |
| “rL” (remove load) appears in display | Load detected in drum during Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. | Remove items from washer drum and restart Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. |
| Washer making error beeps | Door has not been opened and closed for at least 3 cycles. | This code may appear when the washer is first turned on. Open and close the door to clear the display. |
| Washer beeps when HOLD TO START is touched | Door not closed. | Close the door completely. |
| F# E# code other than as described above appears in display | System error code. | Touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service. |
| “nt” (interrupted) appears in display | The cycle was paused or cancelled. | The washer can take 20 to 30 minutes to stop spinning and drain and will display this error code during that time. Touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to restart washer. |
| Clean Washer LED flashing at end of wash cycle | The washer has run 30 wash cycles and is indicating a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle. | Run the Clean Washer cycle. If the Clean Washer cycle is not turned on, the LED will stop flashing at the end of a wash cycle after running 3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are completed, the Clean Washer LED will again flash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder. |
Amana NFW7200TW washer error codes
| LED Display | Description | Diagnostic code |
|---|---|---|
| nd | The water level fails to drop below the Low Water level reset within 15 minutes, before a spin begins. | 1 |
| LO | Door failed to unlock after 3 attempts. | 2 |
| nF | Continuous fill of 12 minutes. Total fill of 14 minutes. | 3 |
| FL | Door failed to lock after 3 attempts. | 4 |
| LE | Water sensor level fault. | 8 |
| OE | A fault is detected in the water level sensor. Data (frequency) shows the water level is at or above the overflow level. | E |
| E2 | A key is sensed to be pressed more than 30 seconds, the key will be assumed to be stuck. | 15 |
| dc | Never exceeded 400 rpm due to an unbalanced load. | 10 |
| od | The door has not been opened after two complete wash cycles. Door switch was not seen open since the last two final spins. | 17 |
| dL | Open door lock switch with motor running. | 18 |
| dS | Door switch is read as open and the door locked switch is read as locked. | 22 |
| bE | Motor tach signal exists without motor running. | 25 |
| tE | Abnormal high/low temp or ohm resistance seen. | 29 |
| E3 | Machine control is attempting to drive the motor but is not seeing any tach response. Visual check shows motor is not moving. (Locked, Hall Sensor fault) | 2E |
Diagnostic Codes
| Diag. Code | Description | Trigger | Action to be taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Drain | The water level fails to drop below the Low Water level reset within 15 minutes, before a spin begins. | Displays "nd" |
| 2 | The door/lid fails to unlock | Door failed to unlock after 3 attempts | Displays "LO" |
| 3 | No Fill | Continuous fill of 12 minutes. Total fill of 14 minutes. | Displays "nP" |
| 4 | The door/lid fails to lock | Door failed to lock after 3 attempts | Displays "FL” |
| 5-7 | Not Used | ||
| 8 | Water level sensor fault. | Input signal from water level Sensor is out of range, Washer will beep and pause the wash cycle. | Displays "LE" |
| 9 | Not Used | ||
| 10 | Unbalance or cabinet hit detected during final spin, which prevented the spinner from exceeding 400 rpm | Never exceeded 400 rpm due to an unbalanced load. | Will display "dc" |
| E | Water sensor level fault. | Water level in the machine is believed to be above the overflow level. When this condition is detected, the machine will automatically begin pumping water out of the machine until it falls below the overflow level. | First check to see that water valve is not stuck. If water valve is OK, check water level sensor |
| 11 | Will not remember machine settings | Difficulty in reading memory | Go to "Clear diagnostic codes". Disconnect and reconnect the washer power cord at power supply outlet. If condition still exists, replace machine control board. |
| 12-14 | Not Used | ||
| 15 | Stuck Key | A key is sensed to be pressed more than 30 seconds, the key will be assumed to be stuck | Display "E2". Go to "Membrane Pad Check". Check connection of keypad to control board. Replace console if necessary. |
| 17 | Door/Lid switch was not seen open since the last three final spins | The door has not been opened after two complete wash cycles. Door switch was not seen open since the last two final spins | Will display "od" If door open sensing, will cleared. |
| 18 | Detected door lock switch open during cycle when not expected. | Open door lock switch with motor running. | Check for loose wire connections Clear the diagnostic code and recheck; if reoccurs, perform Diagnostic Motor/Machine Control Board test Check for faulty motor relay on the machine control board. |
| 19-21 | Not Used | ||
| 22 | Door/lid switch seen open during cycle (when not paused). | Door switch is read as open and the door locked switch is read as locked. | |
| 23-24 | Not Used | ||
| 25 | Motor tach signal exists without motor running. | Tach signal exists without torque commanded or when not expected (Abnormal condition only). | Displays " bE". Replace motor control board. |
| 26-28 | Not Used | ||
| 29 | Sump Thermistor failure (Optional) | Abnormal high/low temp or ohm resistance seen | Displays" tE". - Loose or pinched wires - Bad sump thermistor |
| 2E | Motor Drive failure (Locked, Hall sensor fault) | Machine control is attempting to drive the motor but is not seeing any tach response. Visual check shows motor is not moving. | Display “E3" Evaluate wire harness for loose or unhooked connections. If machine has separate motor control, perform self diagnostic motor test. |
| 30-33 | Not Used | ||
| 34 | System Relay failure | Machine control does not see relay open when it should. | Display "Sr". Replace machine control board. |
| 35 | Not Used | ||
| 36 | Heater relay failure. | Heater Relay Check signal not sensed. | Display "Hr". Replace machine control board. |
| 3E | Motor failure (Over current) | Over Current is detected. Motor won't turn. | Displays "3E". Check the motor windings, the speed sensor, wiring connections, or Control Board. |
| 40-90 | Not Used | ||
| 91 | Voltage for motor control bus is over specified limit | Voltage for motor control bus is over specified limit | Display "2E". Replace motor control board. |
| 92 | Voltage for motor control bus is under specified limit | Voltage for motor control bus is under specified limit | |
Amana NTC3500FW washer error codes
| If you experience | Possible Causes | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| E1 - Water inlet alarm | Water level not reached after 20 minutes. | Check that the water faucets are not closed. |
| Check that the water pressure in the house is over 20kPa. | ||
| Clean the inlet hose filter screens. | ||
| Check that the drain hose is not below 271/2" (700 mm) from the floor. | ||
| E2 - Draining alarm | Washer is still detecting water after draining for 8 minutes. | Check that the drain hose is not more than 39/3" (100 cm) from the floor. |
| Remove any clogs from the drain hose. | ||
| E3 - Unbalanced alarm | Washer may be tightly packed or clothes are not evenly distributed. | Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the washplate, and restart the Spin cycle. |
| E4 - Open lid alarm | Opening the lid during the Spin cycle. | Close the lid. |
| EA or EC - Other errors | Other | Call for technical assistance |
Amana W10211354C washer error codes
| Code | Posible/Cause |
|---|---|
| “F20” (Water Inlet Problem—no water or insufficient water supply) | Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Are both hot and cold water faucets completely turned on? Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. |
| “F21” (Drain Problem) | Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Is the drain hose kinked? Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. |
| “SUD” (Suds Routine) | When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. “SUD” is displayed during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that Suds Routine was activated. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. |
| “F22” (Front door lock) | Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Check the following: Is the washer door firmly shut? The door must be completely closed for the washer to operate. The door may look closed, but may not be latched. Open the door and close firmly. Were you washing a large load? Before you close the washer door, check for laundry items sticking out beyond the door opening. Leave enough space in the washer to allow the clothes to tumble freely. An overloaded basket may keep the door from shutting completely. Reduce your load size if needed. Press POWER and select START. |
| “F” codes other than F20, F21 or F22 | Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. |