Amana Washer error code
Amana Washer Error F9-E1-3
Long Drain Time
Long Drain Time
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and
Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and shut off the water supply valves.
- 2Pull the washer away from the wall to
Pull the washer away from the wall to access the drain hose. Check the entire length of the hose for any visible kinks or twists and straighten them.
- 3Place the end of the drain hose into
Place the end of the drain hose into a low bucket to see if water flows out freely by gravity. If not, the hose is likely clogged.
A quick explanation
What does F9-E1-3 mean?
Long Drain Time
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How to fix Amana washer error F9-E1-3
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and
Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and shut off the water supply valves.
- 2
Pull the washer away from the wall to
Pull the washer away from the wall to access the drain hose. Check the entire length of the hose for any visible kinks or twists and straighten them.
- 3
Place the end of the drain hose into
Place the end of the drain hose into a low bucket to see if water flows out freely by gravity. If not, the hose is likely clogged.
- 4
To inspect the drain pump, remove the lower
To inspect the drain pump, remove the lower front access panel of the washer. Place a shallow pan and a towel underneath to catch water.
- 5
Locate the drain pump filter cap, twist it
Locate the drain pump filter cap, twist it counter-clockwise to remove it, and clean out any debris like lint, coins, or buttons.
- 6
If the filter is clear, the pump itself
If the filter is clear, the pump itself may have failed. You would need to disconnect the hoses and wires from the old pump and install the new one (part WPW10730972).
- 7
Reassemble the washer, turn on the water, plug
Reassemble the washer, turn on the water, plug it in, and run a drain cycle to confirm the repair.
- 8
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix F9 E1 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and shut off the water supply valves.Pull the washer away from the wall to access the drain hose. Check the entire length of the hose for any visible kinks or twists and straighten them.Place the end of the drain hose into a low bucket to see if water flows out freely by gravity. If not, the hose is likely clogged.To inspect the drain pump, remove the lower front access panel of the washer. Place a shallow pan and a towel underneath to catch water.Locate the drain pump filter cap, twist it counter-clockwise to remove it, and clean out any debris like lint, coins, or buttons.If the filter is clear, the pump itself may have failed. You would need to disconnect the hoses and wires from the old pump and install the new one (part WPW10730972).Reassemble the washer, turn on the water, plug it in, and run a drain cycle to confirm the repair.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: WPW10730972
Price noted in the current guide: $48-$155
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Washer error F9-E1-3 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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