Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE42
ApplianceWasher
Which lock
E42 is about the lock that holds the door or lid shut. The wording follows the washer type.
Washer
E42 means
EWFLS70JRR (front load)
Door lock device failure
FAHE4045QW (top-load HE)
Lid lock device failure
After you see it
Both sheets hand the code to a technician test of the door or lid circuit. Nothing is listed for owners, so a code that persists means service.
Compare with
E41 is a door switch that reads open. E43 concerns the console board and the locking device. E49 appears when the door line and the door sense disagree.
Frigidaire washer service, San Francisco and nearby
Start with a call to (415) 319-6371, say E42 is showing, and give the model number. Details of Frigidaire washer repair are on the linked page, and notes on what you tried help.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E42 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E42 is a door lock device failure on the EWFLS70JRR and a lid lock device failure on the FAHE4045QW.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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