How an Amana washer reports a fault
An Amana washer reports genuine F#E# fault codes, often alongside a lettered alias for the same condition — Amana writes the digits F-then-E. The codes differ a little between the NTW top-load and NFW front-load families, but the logic is the same: a fill, drain, lid or door, motor or control fault each has its own code, while load-related conditions such as suds and off-balance are flagged separately so they are not mistaken for a part failure.
Top-load codes and aliases
F8 E1 (also LF or LO FL) means a long fill — a closed valve, a kinked hose or a clogged screen. F9 E1 (also Ld) means a long drain — a clogged pump filter, a blocked hose or a failed pump. F5 E1, F5 E2 and F5 E3 are lid-switch and lid-lock faults that stop the spin. F0 E5 (off-balance, also uL), F0 E2 (too many suds, also Sd) and F0 E3 (overload, also oL) are load conditions. F7 E1 is a motor or drum fault, and F1 E1/F1 E2 are control faults.
Front-load codes and lock states
On an NFW front-load machine, F5 E2 means the door will not lock, F8 E1 a water-supply fault, F8 E2 a dispenser fault, F9 E1 a drain fault and F0 E2 too many suds. A dET message is a detergent-cartridge prompt, not a hard fault, and LOC or LC is the control lock — a feature cleared by holding the indicated button, not a failure. Int simply means the cycle is paused.
What to check, and when to call
For off-balance, suds or overload, redistribute the load, reduce the detergent and use the high-efficiency type — these are often load faults, not part failures. Clear LOC by holding the control-lock button. A recurring long fill (F8 E1), long drain (F9 E1), lid or door lock (F5), motor (F7 E1) or control (F1) code needs an experienced, independent technician with the correct genuine OEM part. See the washer error codes page or the error codes library, then book washer repair. Confirm your model at amana.com.