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What this code means
Suds lock — overdose of detergent detected during the wash cycle; suds detected continuously by the pressure switch during drain or spin phases.
First step from the service manual
If too much detergent was used, run the unit through a RINSE/SPIN cycle then run a NORMAL cycle without adding any detergent.
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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Get the full diagnostic procedure
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