Error Code OE
Your washer is overfilling with water.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OE
What This Means
Water is supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged causing injection error at a narrow section; Water supplied continually because of freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded; Water level sensor terminal is out of place
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor is not detecting how full the drum is, so water keeps flowing in without stopping.
First Thing to Check
Turn off both water faucets behind the washer immediately, then unplug the machine.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if the water level sensor has a functional error — if so, replace it
- 2
2. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — check whether it is torn or has a hole
- 3
3. Check whether water is frozen in winter season — use hair dryer to defrost hose. Consider relocating the washing unit to warmer location
- 4
4. Check the hose — if folded, cut, or damaged, replace
Other Error Codes for WF42H5000AW
Your washer's motor cannot spin the drum.
The control boards inside your washer are not communicating.
Your washer is not getting enough water.
Your washer lost power briefly during a cycle.
A button on your washer's control panel appears stuck.
Your washer detected a problem with its water heating system.
Your washer thinks the door is not closing properly.
Your washer detected too many soap suds.