Quick diagnosis
What this code is telling you
Most likely trigger
Clogged drain pump filter
Recommended replacement
Drain Pump Motor 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.
Read the full safety disclaimerRoot cause
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 clogged drain pump filter. blocked drain hose and failed drain pump motor can create the same feedback, so confirm the failure before replacing drain Pump Motor Assembly.
Symptoms
What you may notice
- ✓Standing water in wash drum
- ✓F02 code flashing
- ✓Washer stops before spin cycle
Possible causes
Check the most likely causes first
- 1
Clogged drain pump filter
Start here when it matches your symptoms.
- 2
Blocked drain hose
- 3
Failed drain pump motor
- 4
Loose harness
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 coin trap filter plug at bottom front and clear debris.
- 2
Check 2
Ensure drain hose is elevated and free of severe kinks.
- 3
Check 3
Disconnect electrical power before opening panels. Test pump motor resistance with multimeter.
- 4
Check 4
Replace drain pump motor if defective.
Replacement part reference
Drain Pump Motor 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 F02?
Start with clogged drain pump filter. If that checks out, continue through the diagnostic sequence above rather than replacing a part based on the code alone.
Does F02 always mean Drain Pump Motor 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 F02 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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