Error Code Library
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A fill code means the washer did not sense enough water within the time it allows. Closed valves, kinked hoses and clogged inlet screens cause most of these.
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A washer fill error code means the washer did not reach its water level in time, which almost always traces back to the water supply rather than the washer itself.
The washer opens its inlet valves and waits for the water level sensor to reach a set point. If that takes too long, it stops and shows a fill code: LG IE, Samsung 4C or 4E, Whirlpool and Maytag F8 E1, or Frigidaire E11.
Low household water pressure, a supply valve left half closed after a move, or sediment in the small screens where the hoses connect are far more common than a failed inlet valve.
If the washer fills fine but then stalls with water in the drum, drain codes for front and top-load washers explain the next step. A valve or pressure switch that has failed is a job for washer inlet valve repair for NC homes.
LG IE, Samsung 4C and Whirlpool F8 E1 are the common fill codes, and every brand on this list runs the same timed fill test before showing one.
| Brand | Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG | IE | Not enough water within the set time | Check it yourself first |
| Samsung | 4C / 4E / nF | No water or too little water | Check it yourself first |
| Whirlpool / Maytag | F8 E1 | Long fill; water level not reached in time | Check it yourself first |
| Frigidaire / Electrolux | E11 / E13 | Fill problem or water level not reached | Check it yourself first |
| Bosch | E17 / F17 | Water supply too slow or not detected | Check it yourself first |
Codes are listed for identification. Meanings vary by model, so confirm the code in your owner’s manual.
Every brand runs the same fill test, so the first checks are the same. What differs is where the inlet screens sit and how each brand names the code.
LG IE means the washer did not reach its water level in time. LG inlet screens sit inside the hose connections on the back of the washer, and sediment there is common in older homes.
If IE appears only on the hot setting, the hot supply valve is the first suspect.
Samsung 4C, shown as 4E on older models, is a water supply error. Samsung washers have small mesh filters inside the inlet ports where the hoses screw on.
Some Samsung washers also show 4C when the water is too hot, such as with a hot-only connection, so check that hot and cold are not swapped.
F8 E1 means a long fill on Whirlpool-built washers. Low pressure from a partly closed valve after a move or plumbing work is the most common cause.
Frigidaire and Electrolux show E11 for a fill fault, and Bosch shows E17 or F17 when the water supply is too slow. Check the valves and inlet screens the same way as other brands.
Fill codes are usually fixed at the wall: open both valves fully, straighten the hoses and rinse the inlet screens.
Call for a repair when the valves are open, the screens are clean and the code still appears, or when:
Error Code FAQs
Fill code questions mostly trace back to water pressure, supply valves and the small inlet screens on the washer.
IE means the washer did not get enough water in time. Open both supply valves fully, check the hoses for kinks and clean the inlet screens.
4C, or 4E on older models, is a water supply error. Check that the valves are on and the hoses are not kinked, then clean the filter screens where the hoses attach.
No. Water entering an idle washer usually means the inlet valve is stuck open. Close the supply valves and call for service.
F8 E1 means the washer took too long to fill. Open both supply valves fully, straighten the hoses and clean the inlet screens.
Yes. A partly closed valve, a kinked hose or clogged inlet screens slow the fill until the washer stops with a code.
Say which code shows and whether you hear water running when the cycle starts.
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Brand names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify appliances. Appliance Repair North Carolina is not affiliated with, endorsed by or authorized by any appliance manufacturer. Error code meanings can change between models and production years, and not every code here has been checked against the manufacturer’s manual yet, so confirm a code in your owner’s manual before acting on it.
