ERROR CODE EXPLAINED

Amana Top Load Washer

Amana Top Load Washer HC Error Code

What it means

Amana identifies HC as a hot-and-cold inlet hose reversal. The hot and cold water hoses are connected to the wrong washer inlets.

Try this first

  1. Turn off the washer water supply.
  2. Reverse the hot and cold inlet hoses so each hose is connected to the correct inlet.
  3. Turn the water supply back on and run another cycle to verify that the hoses are connected correctly.
Can I keep using it?Resume normal use after the hot and cold hoses are connected correctly and the code no longer returns.
Repair usually required?Use Amana support if HC returns after the inlet hoses have been corrected.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official manufacturer Product Help article for the complete manufacturer procedure.

Official source

Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.

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Amana Top Load Washer HC: Quick Answer

What it means: Amana identifies HC as a hot-and-cold inlet hose reversal. The hot and cold water hoses are connected to the wrong washer inlets.

First thing to check

Turn off the washer water supply.

Can I keep using it?

Resume normal use after the hot and cold hoses are connected correctly and the code no longer returns.

Repair outlook

Use Amana support if HC returns after the inlet hoses have been corrected.

If the code remains

Use the linked official manufacturer Product Help article for the complete manufacturer procedure.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: producthelp.amana.com

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