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Amana Washer F9 E1 Error Code

Washer is taking too long to drain on Amana washers.

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F9 E1
Easy DIY fix

Water is leaving the tub too slowly. Amana points to three spots: a drain hose pushed too far into the standpipe, a clogged drain pump filter, and plugged drain holes in the rubber door seal.

Compatible models

Amana front-load washers in general. The drain pump filter step only applies to models built with one.

Also shown as

No other codes are listed for this fault.

Difficulty

Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.

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Safety first: unplug the washer (or switch off its breaker) before touching filters, hoses or panels. If you smell burning or gas, or see water near the outlet, stop and call a professional.

How to fix Amana F9 E1

  1. Set the drain hose depth

    Pull the hose out so no more than 4.5 in (11.3 cm) sits inside the standpipe or laundry tub. Deeper than that and water siphons back into the washer. Clip it into the U-shaped hose form, and keep the top of the hose within 96 in (244 cm) of the bottom of the washer.

  2. Leave an air gap

    Don't tape the hose into the standpipe. It should sit loose enough for air to get in, which stops the siphon.

  3. Clean the drain pump filter

    Not every model has one. Unplug the washer first. On models that do, the filter sits behind the bottom drawer. Put towels and a shallow pan down, let the water out, then pick out lint, coins and hair pins and screw the filter back in tight.

  4. Clear the door seal drain holes

    Fold back the rubber door seal and wipe out the small drain holes at the bottom. Lint and gunk there can hold water in the drum.

When to call a technician

Hose set right, filter clean, seal holes clear, and F9 E1 still shows: the drain pump itself may be on its way out. Book a service visit.

Parts linked to F9 E1

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Frequently asked questions

Which Amana models show the F9 E1 code?

Amana front-load washers in general. The drain pump filter step only applies to models built with one.

Can I fix Amana F9 E1 myself?

Usually, yes. Most F9 E1 problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: set the drain hose depth.

Other Amana washer codes

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.

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