Quick diagnosis
What this code is telling you
Most likely trigger
Blocked coin trap / drain filter
Recommended replacement
Drain Pump & Filter Assembly
Diagnostic path
4 ordered checks
Part fit
Exact model number required
Safety first
Before opening the appliance
Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
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Why the control reported this error
The washer sets this code when its control cannot confirm the expected wash-cycle condition. Start by ruling out blocked coin trap / drain filter. clogged house drain pipe and failed drain pump motor can create the same feedback, so confirm the failure before replacing drain Pump & Filter Assembly.
Symptoms
What you may notice
- ✓Water left in wash drum
- ✓Door remains locked with water inside
- ✓E30 code displayed
Possible causes
Check the most likely causes first
- 1
Blocked coin trap / drain filter
Start here when it matches your symptoms.
- 2
Clogged house drain pipe
- 3
Failed drain pump motor
- 4
Pressure sensor fault
Diagnostic sequence
Work through these checks in order
Stop when you find the fault. Do not perform a step that requires skills or live testing you are not qualified to do.
- 1
Check 1
Remove lower front pump access door and clean drain filter trap.
- 2
Check 2
Verify drain hose is elevated correctly and free of kinks.
- 3
Check 3
Disconnect electrical power before opening panels. Test drain pump motor winding resistance using a multimeter.
- 4
Check 4
Replace drain pump assembly if motor fails to operate when power is applied.
Replacement part reference
Drain Pump & Filter Assembly
Exact OEM part number
Model number required
Fitment note
The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
Verify the appliance model before ordering.
Manufacturers can use different parts under the same error code across model families and production revisions.
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Common questions
Quick answers for this fault
What should I check first for E30?
Start with blocked coin trap / drain filter. If that checks out, continue through the diagnostic sequence above rather than replacing a part based on the code alone.
Does E30 always mean Drain Pump & Filter Assembly is bad?
No. An error code identifies the condition the control detected, not a guaranteed failed part. Confirm the likely causes and wiring first. The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
When should I stop troubleshooting E30 myself?
Stop if the next step requires live electrical testing, sealed-system work, gas or combustion service, or any procedure outside your training. Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
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