What does F9 E1 mean?
Washer unable to drain within 8 minutes.
Common causes
- Clogged pump filter
- Blocked drain hose
- Failed drain pump
- Drain hose too high
Diagnostic & testing steps
- 1. Clean drain pump filter
- 2. Check drain hose
- 3. Verify hose height under 96 inches
- 4. Test drain pump motor: 5-15 ohms
OEM parts & part numbers
Drain Pump, Drain Hose
Part numbers: W10536347, W10818965
Safety warning
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