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Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes
138 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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1-1Stuck key detected in keypad or keypad connection (Start/Resume or Cancel key stuck…1-2Stuck key or short circuit(s) detected in keypad or keypad connection1-3Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.10-1Dispenser electrical problem; loose connection in Dispenser Circuit and/or open dispenser…10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem10-3Drying fan error (on models with fan)12-1No communication between ECM and Appliance Control Unit (ACU)12-2No link between ECM and wireless router12-3No link between ECM and Internet12-4Antenna A problem12-5Antenna B problem12-6Current Transformer A problem12-7Provisioning problem2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection2-2Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection3-1Thermistor/OWI temperature sensing circuit open3-2Thermistor/OWI temperature sensing circuit shorted3-3OWI calibration failure3-4OWI failed calibration4-1Wash motor no communication4-2Wash motor stuck key detected4-3Wash motor not running due to loose connection in Motor circuit, faulty wash motor…4-3 (cause 2)Control Motor Drive circuit or Sense circuit failure preventing wash motor operation.4-4Wash motor failure4-5Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing (Disk Missing).5-1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume, or loose connection in…5-2Door stuck closed5-5Door switch(es)6-1Low or no water6-10Water tank valve stuck open mechanically or electrically faulty, or contaminant in valve.6-2Inlet water6-3Suds/air in pump6-4Float switch open; overfill switch stuck in open position and/or dishwasher not level…6-5Fill valve triac on control shorted, fill valve mechanically stuck open, too many suds…6-6Inlet water6-7Flowmeter problem6-8Water softener regeneration valve electrical problem6-9Water tank valve not functioning; loose connection and/or open water valve solenoid.7-0Flow meter disconnected or damaged.7-1No heat7-1 (flowmeter)Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.7-2Heating element stuck in active mode7-7Flowmeter problem8-1Slow drain8-2Drain motor electrical problem8-3Loose connection in Door Switch Circuit and/or door switch contacts stuck open and/or…8-3 (stuck on)Drain stuck on8-4Drain motor electrical problem; loose connection in Drain Motor Circuit and/or open drain…8-5Drain motor electrical problem9-1Diverter can't find position9-2Diverter stuck on9-3Diverter9-4Lower spray arm error9-5Leak detectionE1Water inlet failure-during the water inlet step, if the flow meter cannot detect a…E3Heater failure-when the temperature doesn't reach the correct value after 90 minutes, E3…E4Overflow-if water flows into the base and activates the flood detection switch, the…E5NTC open circuit failure-temperature sensor open circuit.E6NTC short circuit failure-temperature sensor short circuit.E7NTC short circuit failureF0Soil detection sensor defectiveF0E1Load detected during the washer cleaning cycleF1NTC (Negative Temperature Co-efficient of Resistance) device faultF10E1Detergent dispenser electrical problemF10E2Vent linear motor electrical problemF10E3Drying fan errorF10E4Diverter can't find positions (position optical sensor, spray arms); corroded or loose…F10E5Diverter leak (motor); corroded or loose connection in diverter sensor circuit, or leak…F12E1Smart GridF12E2Smart GridF12E3Smart GridF12E5Smart GridF12E7Smart GridF1E1CCU ErrorF1E2MCU ErrorF1E7Board thermistor open or shorted.F1E9WIDE File queue full.F2Water leak detectedF2E0Keypad disconnected.F2E1Stuck key detected on user interface; a key appears stuck closed, possibly due to…F2E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface connection or…F2E3Unsupported CycleF3Heating system defectiveF3-E3OWI calibration failure; OWI failure or drain hose check valve not sealing allowing dirty…F3E0Main oven sensor open or shorted.F3E1Open or shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit, faulty…F3E2Short circuit in temperature sensing circuitF4Drain system defectiveF4E2Heater relay stuck open or heater element open; open connection in heater circuit, heater…F4E3Wash motor not running due to loose connection in motor circuit and/or faulty wash motor…F4E4Wash motor inoperativeF5Spray arm blockedF5E0Door and switches do not agree (Clean modeF5E1Door Switch ErrorF5E2Door stuck closedF5E3Door Unlock ErrorF6Water tap closedF6-E4Float switch openF6E1UI does not get communication from main control; user interface has power but cannot…F6E10Water reservoir valve stuckF6E2Fill valve electrical problemF6E3Communication Error CCU to UIF6E7Flow meter disconnected or damaged.F6E8Electrical problem with regeneration solenoid valve; open circuit in regeneration valve…F6E9Water tank valve not functioning; loose connection in valve circuit and/or open water…F7Flowmeter defectiveF7E1No heatF7E2MCU Fault or Motor OverheatF8Incorrect water level in tubF8-E2Drain motor electrical problemF8E0Steam Inlet Valve ErrorF8E1No water to dishwasher; water supply off, kinked fill hose, bowls capturing wash water…F8E3Overflow ConditionF8E4Overfill switch open; damaged harness, overfill switch unplugged, water in drip pan under…F8E5Fill valve stuck openF8E6Flow meter disconnected or damaged; control defaults to timed fill if flow meter…F8E9Water reservoir valve inoperativeF9Continuous water entry into tubF9E0Mis-wired house or range.F9E1Diverter valve cannot find its positionF9E2Drain motor electrical problem; loose connection in drain motor circuit and/or open drain…F9E3Diverter valve disc missing from tub bottomF9E4Lower wash arm errorF9E5Diverter leakFAOWI (Optical Water Indicator) defectiveFBMDV (Diverter Motor) defectiveFCASA (Water Softener Electronics) defectiveFCE0No communication between ECM and Control (washer/dryer)FCE1No link between ECM and Wireless Router (washer/dryer)FCE2No link between ECM and Internet (washer/dryer)FCE3Antenna A problem (washer/dryer)FCE4Antenna B problem (washer/dryer)FCE5Current Transformer A problem (washer/dryer)FCE6Current Transformer B problem (dryer only, 240VAC appliances)FCE7Provisioning problem (washer/dryer)Stuck KeyThe control detects that a key is stuck in the depressed position; dishwasher operation…SUDSSuds detectedU1Machine failed to prime with water within a given time, usually because the tap has not…
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