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Whirlpool washer error codes

Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs. Each page identifies the documented meaning, first safe check, reset limitation and service boundary.

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Whirlpool washer code F0 E1, rL, F34: meaning and safe checks

F0 E1, rL, F34 means: Items were detected in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F0 E2, SUD, Sd, 5d: meaning and safe checks

F0 E2, SUD, Sd, 5d means: Excess suds were detected. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F0 E3: meaning and safe checks

F0 E3 means: The load exceeds the washer's supported capacity. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F0 E4: meaning and safe checks

F0 E4 means: Incoming water is too hot for the selected cycle. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F0 E5: meaning and safe checks

F0 E5 means: The washer detected an off-balance load. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F1 E1: meaning and safe checks

F1 E1 means: The main electronic control detected an internal fault. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F1 E2: meaning and safe checks

F1 E2 means: A motor-control fault was detected. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F2 E1: meaning and safe checks

F2 E1 means: A console key is stuck or held too long. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F20, FH: meaning and safe checks

F20, FH means: The washer has a water-supply/fill problem. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F21: meaning and safe checks

F21 means: The washer has exceeded the allowed drain time. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F3 E1: meaning and safe checks

F3 E1 means: The water-level/pressure signal is invalid. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F3 E2: meaning and safe checks

F3 E2 means: The wash-temperature sensor signal is invalid. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F4 E1: meaning and safe checks

F4 E1 means: The water-heating system did not perform as expected. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F5 E1: meaning and safe checks

F5 E1 means: The door is open or not sensed as closed. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F5 E2: meaning and safe checks

F5 E2 means: The door will not lock. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F5 E3: meaning and safe checks

F5 E3 means: The door will not unlock. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F6 E1: meaning and safe checks

F6 E1 means: The main and motor controls are not communicating. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F7 E1: meaning and safe checks

F7 E1 means: The motor cannot reach or report the expected speed. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F7 E2: meaning and safe checks

F7 E2 means: The motor-control system detected a fault. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F8 E1, LF, Lo FL: meaning and safe checks

F8 E1, LF, Lo FL means: The washer is not detecting the correct incoming water amount. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F8 E2: meaning and safe checks

F8 E2 means: The detergent-dispenser system is not operating correctly. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code F9 E1, drn: meaning and safe checks

F9 E1, drn means: The washer is taking too long to drain. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code Int: meaning and safe checks

Int means: The cycle was paused or canceled and the washer may still be stopping/draining. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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Whirlpool washer code LOC, LC: meaning and safe checks

LOC, LC means: Control Lock is enabled; this is normally not an error. Scope: Whirlpool front-load and top-load washer families; the owner manual controls when a code differs.

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