Amana Washer error code
Amana Washer Error F3-E2-2
Inlet Water Temperature Fault
Inlet Water Temperature Fault
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Turn off the water supply to the washer
Turn off the water supply to the washer and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 2Unplug the washer from the power outlet and
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 3Access the back of the washer to locate
Access the back of the washer to locate the water inlet valve and the attached temperature sensor.
A quick explanation
What does F3-E2-2 mean?
Inlet Water Temperature Fault
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How to fix Amana washer error F3-E2-2
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Turn off the water supply to the washer
Turn off the water supply to the washer and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 2
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and
Unplug the washer from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 3
Access the back of the washer to locate
Access the back of the washer to locate the water inlet valve and the attached temperature sensor.
- 4
Disconnect the wiring harness from the temperature sensor
Disconnect the wiring harness from the temperature sensor (WPW10384183 or W11208385).
- 5
Using a multimeter, test the resistance of the
Using a multimeter, test the resistance of the thermistor. It should read approximately 10,000 ohms at room temperature.
- 6
If the reading is significantly different or open,
If the reading is significantly different or open, the sensor needs to be replaced.
- 7
Replace the temperature sensor, reconnect the wiring, turn
Replace the temperature sensor, reconnect the wiring, turn on the water supply, and plug the washer back in to test.
- 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 F3 E2 Error (Step-by-Step) Turn off the water supply to the washer and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Unplug the washer from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Access the back of the washer to locate the water inlet valve and the attached temperature sensor.Disconnect the wiring harness from the temperature sensor (WPW10384183 or W11208385).Using a multimeter, test the resistance of the thermistor. It should read approximately 10,000 ohms at room temperature.If the reading is significantly different or open, the sensor needs to be replaced.Replace the temperature sensor, reconnect the wiring, turn on the water supply, and plug the washer back in to test.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Verified Compatible Alternatives:WPW10384183 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: W11208385
Price noted in the current guide: $22-$62
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Washer error F3-E2-2 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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