=== Appliance Error Code Helper ===
Contributors: WashingMachineCare
Tags: wordpress plugin, php, appliance repair, washing machine, seo, error codes, shortcode
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily insert appliance diagnostic error code tables into your posts via shortcodes to enhance your technical content and user experience.

== Description ==

The **Appliance Error Code Helper** is a lightweight utility designed for home improvement bloggers, repair technicians, and DIY webmasters. It allows you to rapidly deploy formatted, responsive diagnostic tables directly into your posts and pages using a simple shortcode. 

By providing instant troubleshooting data, you can improve your on-page engagement and satisfy user search intent without bloated page builders. Discover extensive maintenance schedules and brand-specific troubleshooting steps at [Washing Machine Care](https://washingmachinecare.com/).

### Shortcode Usage

To display an error code, use the following shortcode format in your WordPress editor:

`[error_code brand="samsung" code="4C"]`

### Shortcode Attributes

<table style="width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1">
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th style="padding: 8px; text-align: left;">Attribute</th>
      <th style="padding: 8px; text-align: left;">Description</th>
      <th style="padding: 8px; text-align: left;">Example</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td style="padding: 8px;"><code>brand</code></td>
      <td style="padding: 8px;">The manufacturer of the appliance.</td>
      <td style="padding: 8px;"><code>brand="samsung"</code></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="padding: 8px;"><code>code</code></td>
      <td style="padding: 8px;">The alphanumeric error string displayed on the machine.</td>
      <td style="padding: 8px;"><code>code="4C"</code></td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin directory as a ZIP file.
2. Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
4. Select the uploaded ZIP file and click Install Now.
5. Click Activate.
6. Navigate to Settings > Error Code Settings to view the deployment instructions.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add more error codes? =
Currently, the database is stored as a multidimensional array within the `appliance-error-codes.php` core file. You can open this file and easily expand the `$error_database` array with your own custom data.

= Does this plugin slow down my site? =
No. The plugin is built with pure PHP and standard HTML outputs, ensuring zero impact on your core web vitals and rendering speeds.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Added core shortcode functionality for generic diagnostic code examples.
* Registered admin settings and front-end deployment instructions.