Error Code 1E
The washer can't tell how much water is in the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Cool LED Flash
What This Means
Hose damaged (punctured); Hose clogged with foreign material; Hose folded; Too much lubricant on air hose; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
The air tube connected to the water level sensor is kinked or disconnected
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait a minute, and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check water level sensor terminal connections (Blue wire, Orange wire)
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2. Verify connector and sensor are connected
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3. Check part code — incorrect part causes abnormal operation
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4. Check water level sensor frequency: approx 26.4 KHz without water (Min 25.9 KHz)
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5. Check if water level sensor hose is broken
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6. If sensor is defective, replace it
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7. If problems found in all above, replace PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
Other Error Codes for WA45N3050AW
A button appears stuck on the control panel
The washer's motor isn't working
The washer isn't filling with water
The washer can't drain the water out
The control boards can't communicate with each other
Water is leaking inside the washer
Too much water is filling the washer
The laundry load is uneven