On Frigidaire top-load washers the codes Frigidaire publishes are E1 (water not entering or slow fill), E2 (slow or no drain), E3 (lid open or lid lock failed), E4 (out of balance), E5 (not level) and CL (control lock with lid opened over 20 seconds). On front-loaders, F2 means too much soap or the wrong soap. Most of these are fixed with the tap, the hose, the load or the level, and none needs a part.
The codes Frigidaire publishes
| Code | What Frigidaire says | First action |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Water is not entering the washer, or slow fill time | Open both taps fully, straighten hoses, clean inlet screens |
| E2 | Water takes too long to drain or is not draining | Straighten and unclog the drain hose; check standpipe height |
| E3 | Wash lid is open, or the lid lock failed | Close the lid; check the unit is level |
| E4 | Out of balance during spin | Redistribute the load; check level and shipping supports |
| E5 | Unit is not level | Adjust the leveling legs |
| CL | Lid opened more than 20 seconds with control lock active | Power off and deactivate Control Lock |
| F2 (front-load) | Too much soap, or the wrong type | Use HE detergent, less of it, then run an empty Quick Wash |
E1: Slow fill
- Close the lid fully
A lid that is slightly open can stop the fill.
- Open both taps
Hot and cold taps should be completely open, and household water pressure adequate.
- Straighten the inlet hoses and clean the screens
Kinks restrict the flow; disconnect the hoses and clean the small filter screens if they are clogged.
- Look for water leaking from the tub
A leak can make the washer think it never fills.
See washing machine not filling for more.
E2: Slow drain
Frigidaire’s steps: check the fuse or breaker, confirm the standpipe height meets installation specifications, close the lid and press Start/Pause (the washer will not spin with the lid open), then straighten and unclog the drain hose. If the washer was installed or moved in the last 30 days, Frigidaire says to contact the installer. More in washing machine won’t drain.
E3: Lid
Check that the lid closes completely and that the washer is level. If the lid does not lock after starting, Frigidaire says the lid lock or the circuit board may have failed, which needs service.
E4 and E5: Balance and level
E4 usually means an unbalanced load, an unlevel washer or foam shipping supports left in. During the spin, a pile of clothes on one side stops the machine; it tries to correct automatically and, after three attempts, you should redistribute the clothes by hand. E5 simply means the unit is not level or is leaning back; adjust the legs. See washing machine shaking during spin.
CL and F2
CL appears when the lid is opened for more than 20 seconds while Control Lock is on; power off and turn Control Lock off as described in your manual. F2 means there are too many suds or the wrong soap: use high-efficiency (HE) detergent, use less of it, and run an empty Quick Wash cycle to clear it.
E10 and E20 on other Frigidaire washers
Newer Frigidaire machines use E10 (fill) and E20 (drain) style codes instead; those are covered in our Frigidaire E10 and E20 guide. If your model shows a code not in the table, check the manual for your exact model (see how to find your appliance model number).
When to call for service
If E1, E2 or E3 persists after the checks above, a valve, pump or lid lock has probably failed. Frigidaire advises contacting the installer within 30 days of installation and scheduling service after that. Weigh the cost against replacement with the washing machine repair cost guide.
