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E16 / F16Bosch · Washing machinesThe door is not properly closed.Bosch washer E16 / F16: The door is not properly closed. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E17 / F17Bosch · Washing machinesWater filling has exceeded its allowed time.Bosch washer E17 / F17: Water filling has exceeded its allowed time. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E19 / F19Bosch · Washing machinesThe allowed heating time has been exceeded.Bosch washer E19 / F19: The allowed heating time has been exceeded. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E20 / F20Bosch · Washing machinesThe washer has detected unexpected heating.Bosch washer E20 / F20: The washer has detected unexpected heating. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E23 / F23Bosch · Washing machinesAquaStop leak protection has activated.Bosch washer E23 / F23: AquaStop leak protection has activated. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E25 / F25Bosch · Washing machinesThe turbidity-sensing system has reported a problem.Bosch washer E25 / F25: The turbidity-sensing system has reported a problem. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E26 / F26Bosch · Washing machinesThe analog pressure sensor has reported a problem.Bosch washer E26 / F26: The analog pressure sensor has reported a problem. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.CL / key symbolBosch · Washing machinesThe controls are locked by the child-lock feature.Bosch washer CL / key symbol: The controls are locked by the child-lock feature. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E18 / F18Bosch · Washing machinesThe drain route needs checking.E18 / F18: meaning, owner checks and service limits.E32 / F32Bosch · Washing machinesThe spin load is unevenly distributed.E32 / F32: meaning, owner checks and service limits.353GE Appliances · Washing machinesThe Combo lint filter needs cleaning.353: meaning, owner checks and service limits.18GE Appliances · Washing machinesThe Combo drain path needs checking.18: meaning, owner checks and service limits.H2O SUPPLYGE Appliances · Washing machinesThe front-load washer cannot establish the expected water condition.GE washer H2O SUPPLY: The front-load washer cannot establish the expected water condition. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.CAnCELEdGE Appliances · Washing machinesThe washer has ended a cycle and entered a temporary lockout.CAnCELEd: meaning, owner checks and service limits.FEGE Appliances · Washing machinesWater has reached a critical level.FE: meaning, owner checks and service limits.SEnSIngGE Appliances · Washing machinesThe washer is determining load characteristics.GE washer SEnSIng: The washer is determining load characteristics. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.A problem has been detectedGE Appliances · Washing machinesThe Harmony control has recorded an error.GE washer A problem has been detected: The Harmony control has recorded an error. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E1Frigidaire · Washing machinesThe top-load washer is filling too slowly or not receiving water.Frigidaire washer E1: The top-load washer is filling too slowly or not receiving water. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.E2Frigidaire · Washing machinesThe top-load washer is taking too long to drain.Frigidaire washer E2: The top-load washer is taking too long to drain. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.E3Frigidaire · Washing machinesThe top-load washer lid is open or its lock has not engaged.Frigidaire washer E3: The top-load washer lid is open or its lock has not engaged. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.E4Frigidaire · Washing machinesThe top-load washer detects an unbalanced load during spin.Frigidaire washer E4: The top-load washer detects an unbalanced load during spin. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.E5Frigidaire · Washing machinesThe washer is not level.Frigidaire washer E5: The washer is not level. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.CLFrigidaire · Washing machinesThe lid has remained open while Control Lock is active.Frigidaire washer CL: The lid has remained open while Control Lock is active. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.F2Frigidaire · Washing machinesExcessive or unsuitable detergent is producing too much foam.Frigidaire washer F2: Excessive or unsuitable detergent is producing too much foam. Check the documented scope, safe next action and service threshold.

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