Model/code match: manufacturer PDF evidence recorded
This model and code combination is linked to a manufacturer PDF reference. The match does not extend to other models automatically.
Documented model(s): WD-1255RD, WD-1256RD, WKHC152H** (WashTower series; suffix is a manufacturer wildcard)
Open manufacturer sourceWhat does this code mean?
The appliance may have detected leakage or activated its water-safety system.
Source scope: Compatibility with specific model numbers has not been established. Always check your exact appliance manual.
This code and broad meaning appear in manufacturer support material. Applicability to your exact model is not yet proven. Confirm your full model designation in the official manual.
Open manufacturer sourceWhat can you try?
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Record the exact code and when it appeared
Note every letter and digit, the stage of the cycle and the full model label. Error meanings can vary between models.
What the result means: This prevents applying guidance for a different model or a similar-looking code.
- 02
Stop the water and electrical hazard first
Close the water inlet only if it is safely accessible. Do not touch plugs or sockets near standing water; isolate power from a safe dry location or seek help.
What the result means: Do not restart a leaking machine. Drying the floor does not fix the cause.
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Document visible signs of leakage
Without running or dismantling the unit, look for wet floor areas, residue around the door, hose damage and excess foam. Do not remove built-in panels.
What the result means: Photos and the leak location help service assess the cause.
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Prepare precise notes for the technician
Provide the code, model number, stage of the program, sounds and any leak. Avoid opening a warranty-covered appliance or authorizing replacements without diagnosis.
What the result means: A technician can test components rather than guessing from the code.
Stop immediately for leaks, smoke, burning smell or electrical danger. For gas leaks, leave the area and call local emergency services.
How do you actually fix this?
Start with safe checks. Some codes have no safe home fix; in that case we explain what the professional repair actually involves.
Practical fixes you can try
- Stop the appliance and close its water tap if the level is too high. Avoid any electrical connection on a wet floor.
- Only use an official model-approved drain/cancel procedure when conditions are dry and safe. Do not force a pump to run.
- Do not add detergent if foaming is present. If filling continues despite a closed command, stop use.
If it persists, how is it actually repaired?
A technician checks whether the inlet valve leaks when closed and whether water-level sensors and control signals work; only the proven faulty component is repaired.
How do you know it is fixed? The next monitored cycle must fill without overflowing or repeating a flood warning.
Safety and warranty: Warranty terms depend on manufacturer, model and local law. Damage caused by unauthorised disassembly or improper repair may be excluded. Live electrical work, gas, refrigerant circuits and sealed cabinets require qualified professionals; this is not a DIY instruction for those tasks.
Evidence: The manufacturer link above supports the broad code meaning. The repair pathway is a general technical diagnostic explanation, not a confirmed failed-part diagnosis for every model.
Manufacturer source
Independent safety-focused explanation with a manufacturer link. Possible causes are not verified part diagnoses; the code may vary by model or region.
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