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Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes
56 error codes for Whirlpool dryer models. Each links to the full diagnostic procedure from the service manual.
CodeDescription
1NTC fault (NTC R4) - Drying LED flashes in the progress indicator10Washing not drying properly or too damp3NTC fault (NTC R2) - Cupboard dry LED flashes in the progress indicator4Overheating - Extra dry LED flashes in the progress indicator5Time error - End LED flashes (display only in test program)6Drum is not rotating7Motor is not rotating, rotates only in one direction, or rotates constantly81Lower Exhaust Probe Fault. Possible causes: Lower exhaust temperature sensor failure; Wiring or...83Lower Sail Switch Closed Fault. Possible causes: Lower sail switch stuck closed; Sail switch...84Lower Sail Switch Open Fault. Possible causes: Lower sail switch stuck open; Sail switch assembly...86Upper Exhaust Probe Fault. Possible causes: Upper exhaust temperature sensor failure; Wiring or...87Upper Axial Probe Fault. Possible causes: Upper axial temperature sensor failure; Wiring or...88Upper Sail Switch Closed Fault. Possible causes: Upper sail switch stuck closed; Sail switch...89Upper Sail Switch Open Fault. Possible causes: Upper sail switch stuck open; Sail switch assembly...9Heater continuously on (Dryer not started)90Upper Rotation Sensor Fault. Possible causes: Upper rotation sensor failure; Wiring or connection...91Lower Rotation Sensor Fault. Possible causes: Lower rotation sensor failure; Wiring or connection...92Gen 2 Card Reader Communication Fault. Possible causes: Card reader communication failure; Control...E2Burner igniter fault count (upper) - gas model dryer receives 120V on burner return signal but it...EDS.A.F.E. DISABLED – Water not connected. Possible causes: Water inlet not connected; Water supply...F:26Motor Drive System Failure. Possible causes: Motor drive system malfunctionF:28Moisture Sensor Open. Possible causes: Moisture sensor strip open circuitF:29Moisture sensor strip has shorted. Possible causes: Moisture sensor strip short circuitF:30Restricted Air Flow Condition (Amana Models Only). Possible causes: Clogged lint screen; Blocked...F:31Low voltage condition detected (less than 30V). Possible causes: Blown household fuse; Tripped...F:70No communication between machine control and console electronics. Possible causes: Console...F:71No communication between machine control and console electronics. Possible causes: Console...F:72Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:73Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:74Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:75Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:76Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:77Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF:78Console Electronics Failure. Possible causes: Console electronics malfunctionF04Heater timeout - heater not reaching proper temperature within expected time. Possible causes:...F10Motor control over temperature. Possible causes: Motor overheating; Motor control board overheatingF1E1Motor or Heater Failure or Connector Problem - no voltage detected at the heater relay. Possible...F2E1User Interface (UI) Problem - stuck button (depressed for over 20 seconds) or UI mismatch. Possible...F2E2User Interface Software Error 1 - Cannot read EEPROM software. Possible causes: Loose CCU to UI...F2E3User Interface Software Error 2 - Main control EEPROM not programmed correctly. Possible causes: UI...F3E1Exhaust Thermistor Open - exhaust thermistor is open (temperature drops below 18°F, >50k ohms)....F3E2Exhaust Thermistor Shorted - exhaust thermistor has shorted (temperature above 250°F, <500 ohms)....F3E4Inlet Thermistor Shorted - inlet thermistor is shorted (temperature above 391°F, <328 ohms)....F3E5Moisture Sensor 2 Open/Shorted - second moisture sensor strip is open or shorted (Quad Sense models...F3E6Moisture Sensor Open. Possible causes: Moisture sensor strip open circuitF3E7Moisture Sensor Shorted. Possible causes: Moisture sensor strip short circuitF4E0Heater is not detected - CCU cannot detect temperature rising during Quick Diagnostic Test....F4E1Heater Relay or Connector Problem. Possible causes: Heater relay failure; Heater relay connector...F6E1Communication Error: HMI and ACU. Possible causes: Communication failure between HMI and ACUF7E9Upper Dryer Motor Sense Error. Possible causes: Motor connector issue; Broken belt switch; Motor...FCE1Model/Serial not Programmed. Possible causes: Model/Serial number not programmed in Help Mode Sub...FCE3WiFi Connection Fault. Possible causes: WiFi module connection issue; WiFi module harness...FCE5Software Update Failure. Possible causes: Software file does not match model number; Incorrect...FPE3Card Reader Communication Error. Possible causes: Card Reader connector failure; AA3 connection on...L2Low Line Voltage - indicates low L2 voltage (less than 30 V) is detected at the CCU. Possible...PFPower Failure - flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryer was runningSTOP GUESSING·Start verifying
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