Won't drain

Applying too much lubricant to the insertion point of the water level sensor air hose can cause the PE (water level sensor) error. The lubricant can block the air pressure signal. When reconnecting the air hose, use minimal lubricant or none at all.

These washer models use AquaJet technology with a pulsator instead of a traditional agitator. The faster drum rotation and absence of an agitator circulate foam more evenly through clothes. Water jets provide thorough rinsing. WA456 uses the original AquaJet; WA50F models use an AquaJet with recirculation pump. Customers may notice different washing action than older agitator-style washers.

Among all covered models, only the WA50F9A8D has an internal water heater and the NSF-certified Sanitize cycle. The other models (WA456, WA50F9A6D, WA50F9A7D) rely entirely on the home's hot water supply for wash temperature. When diagnosing temperature issues on non-heater models, always check the home water heater first.

In cold climates, frozen water supply hoses and drain lines can trigger 4E (water supply), 5E (drain), OE (overflow), and tE (temperature) errors simultaneously. Before replacing any parts in winter months, check all hoses for ice blockage. Use a hair dryer to defrost frozen hoses. Consider relocating the washer to a warmer location if freezing is recurrent.