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Anonymous Posted on Dec 26, 2010

Have Error Code E20 - won't drain. How do I approach?

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The diagnostic test is used to check individual component function only. TO START THE TEST: • Turn the Program Knob to the start position, Spin Only. • Press Start/Pause to start the cycle and save it. • Press Cancel to stop the cycle and turn off the LEDs. • Press Cancel again to turn on the LEDs. • Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Options and Start/Pause buttons until LEDs start sequentially chasing, then release buttons. 1. All the LEDs will sequentially light. Pressing a button below a light cluster will light all the LEDs in that cluster at one time to confirm functionality. 2. Turn the program knob (1) click clockwise from the start position. The hot water solenoid will activate and hot water should enter through the detergent compartment. 3. Turn the program knob (2) clicks from the start position. The bleach water solenoid will activate and cold water should enter through the bleach compartment. 4. Turn the program knob (3) clicks from the start position. The bleach and the wash water solenoids will activate and cold water should enter through the softener compartment. 5. Turn the program knob (4) clicks from the start position. The door lock solenoid will deactivate and the loading door can be opened.When the door is opened, the drum light should turn on. 6. Turn the program knob (5) clicks from the start position. The washer will fill and tumble. Once tumbling has started, the Boost Heater (if so equipped) will turn on. 7. Turn the program knob (6) clicks from the start position. The drain pump & door lock solenoid will activate and the washer will operate in high spin. 8. Turn the program knob (7) clicks from the start position. The control will signal the last error code. Exiting Diagnostic Mode There are two options for exiting theDiagnosticTestmode and returning the washer to normal operation: a) Unplug the power cord, wait 5-8 seconds, then reconnect the power cord OR b) Turn the program knob clockwise 2 or 3 clicks after the start position. Press Options and Start/Pause buttons together for a few seconds until wash cycle LEDs appear.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2007

SOURCE: e20 error?

Plug off the wall first before these jobs. Remove rear panel.Check your filters and pump. Most probably you have a block in your pump. You have to drain out water from the machine by lowering the hose behind the machine to floor level, be prepared, bucket, etc. Dont forget to fix hose behind at very same position in wall drain. Your filter panel is in front bottom right of machine.

Things shd be fine, rate me pl.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 01, 2008

SOURCE: washing machine error code on Frigidaire ATF6000E

No E20 on that model# Heremis a list of the codes
Failure code Fault condition Check
E11 Fill time to long. Refer to test (1).
E13 Water leak in tub or air leak in air bell. Refer to test (2).
E21 Water not pumping out fast enough. Refer to test (3).
E23 Drain pump relay on control board failed. Replace control board orwire.
E24 Drain pump relay on control board failed. Replace control board orwire.
E31 Pressure sensor not communicating with control board. Refer to test (4).
E35 Pressure sensor indicates water overfill. Refer to test (5).
E36 Control board problem. Replace the control board.
E41 Control board thinks the door switch is open. Refer to test (7).
E43 Board communications problem. Replace the control board.
E44 Board communications problem. Replace the control board.
E45 Board communications problem. Replace the control board.
E46 Board communications problem. Replace the control board.
E47 Board thinks the door PTC circuit is open in spin. Refer to test (7)
E48 Board thinks the door PTC circuit is closed. Refer to test (7)
E52 Bad signal from tacho generator. Refer to test (8)
E56 Highmotor current. Refer to test (9)
E57 High current on inverter. Refer to test (9)
E58 High current on motor phase. Refer to test (9)
E59 No tacho signal for 3 seconds. Refer to test (10)
E5A High temperature on heat sink. Test first if bad replace
speed control board.
E5B High temperature on heat sink. Replace the speed control
board.
E5C High temperature on heat sink. Replace the speed control
board.
E5D Communication problem. Refer to test (11).
E5E Communication problem. Refer to test (11).
E5F Communication problem. Refer to test (11).
E66 Heating element relay failure. Refer to test (14).
E67 Input voltage on microprocessor incorrect. Refer to test (15).
E68 Current leakage to ground on heater or fuse opened. Refer to test (14).
E74 Wash temperature does not increase. PlaceNTC in correct position.
E75 Water temperature sensor circuit. Refer to test (12)
E76 NTC temperature for the cold water valve over the limits. Hot and cold water hoses
switched.
E82 Console control problem Replace the control board.
E83 Console control problem Replace the control board.
E91 Selector LEDs do not light up Refer to test (16)
E93 Console control problem Replace the control board.
E94 Console control problem Replace the control board.
E95 Communication error. Replace the control board.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 22, 2009

SOURCE: I have a code E20

bad pump

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2010

SOURCE: electrolux EWF 1470 Error code E20

could be the element at fault or pressure chamber

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2010

SOURCE: Water won't drain, error message: E20

error code E20 means that the coin trap/drain pump hose needs cleaned out.It can be done by the owner with a friend helping.

1. Unplug the unit.
2. Tilt the unit up to where the front feet are in the air and the back feet are still on the ground. Please make sure the unit is propped up safely.Or you can lay the unit on its back side.
3. Now that the unit is propped up look inside the hole on the bottom of the unit - on the bottom right hand side there is a black looking accordion thing. This is the coin trap.
4. Clean the drum out with as much water as possible and have towels ready. The next step you will have the remaining water come out.
5. At the top of the coin trap where it is attached to the drum is a silver spring with a silver screw. Loosen the screw and wiggle the coin trap down from the drum.
5. Reach inside the coin trap and clean what is inside of it out.
6. Put the unit back together following the same steps backwards

Of course, if your washer is setting on top a drawer/pedestal then you will need to take out the screws that connect the two and then you can lay the washer down on its back onto the pedestal

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