Error Code Library
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Most spin codes come from a load the washer cannot balance. Motor codes are less common and more serious, so the code you see changes what to do next.
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Washer spin codes such as LG UE or Samsung UB mean the load is unbalanced, while motor codes such as LG LE or Samsung 3C mean the drive did not reach its speed.
An unbalanced load code, such as LG UE or Samsung UB, means the washer sensed the drum wobbling and slowed or stopped the spin to protect itself. A single heavy item like a rug or comforter is the usual cause.
Motor codes, such as LG LE, Samsung 3C or 3E, and Whirlpool F7 E1, mean the control could not get the motor to the expected speed. Overloading can trigger one once, but a code that keeps returning points to a motor, drive or wiring fault.
Banging that continues on balanced loads is a suspension or bearing job for washer spin and suspension repair. When the drum spins but water stays behind, washer drain code meanings are the place to start.
Unbalanced-load codes are marked reset and retry because a rearranged load usually clears them; motor codes are marked stop because a repeat points to a motor or wiring fault.
| Brand | Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG | UE / uE | Unbalanced load; spin slowed or stopped | Reset and retry |
| LG | LE | Motor locked or overloaded | Stop and call |
| Samsung | UB / Ub / Ur | Unbalanced load detected during spin | Reset and retry |
| Samsung | 3C / 3E | Motor fault or motor speed not detected | Stop and call |
| Whirlpool / Maytag | F7 E1 | Motor speed sensing fault | Stop and call |
Codes are listed for identification. Meanings vary by model, so confirm the code in your owner’s manual.
Spin codes come in two very different kinds. An unbalanced code is the washer protecting itself and usually clears with a rearranged load; a motor code means the drive itself did not respond.
LG UE is an unbalanced load warning, and the washer often keeps trying to redistribute the clothes before it gives up. Small loads with one heavy towel trigger it as often as overloads do.
LG LE means the motor locked or overloaded. On direct-drive LG front-loaders, a worn rotor, a stator fault or the motor position sensor can cause it.
Samsung UB, also shown as Ub or Ur, is an unbalanced load warning. Samsung top-loaders tend to show it when a single bulky item rides up one side of the tub.
Samsung 3C, or 3E on older models, means the motor did not reach its speed. It can follow an overloaded wash once, but a repeat code needs a technician to test the motor, its hall sensor and the wiring.
F7 E1 means the control could not sense the motor speed. On Whirlpool-built washers, a worn belt on belt-drive models or a motor control fault are common causes.
Rebalance the load and check the washer is level before treating any spin code as a repair.
A spin or motor code needs a technician once it returns on a light, balanced load. Stop using the washer and call when:
Error Code FAQs
Spin code questions split between unbalanced loads, which you can fix, and motor codes, which need testing.
UE means the load is unbalanced. Pause the cycle, spread the clothes evenly and restart. Washing a comforter alone often triggers it.
3C, or 3E on older models, is a motor error. Unplug the washer for a minute and run a small load. If it returns, the motor, its wiring or the control may need service.
Not if the code keeps returning. Repeated starts can overheat the motor, so stop using it and call for service.
LE means the motor locked or was overloaded. Remove some clothes, unplug the washer for a minute and try a small load. If LE returns, the motor or its sensor needs testing.
A small load with one heavy item is hard to balance. Add two or three similar items so the weight spreads evenly.
Mention the code, how full the drum was and whether it has happened before.
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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.
