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Whirlpool Dryer Error Code F05

Dryer motor control circuit error (cycles and price display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared). The control cannot determine if the motor relay is bad (stuck on), the motor relay drive circuit is bad (shorted) causing the motor relay to stay on, or the motor relay feedback circuit is bad.

SourceWhirlpool Commercial HE Dryer - Service Manual: Basic Operation (W10166378B)p. 7

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First diagnostic step

Perform reset procedure. Try to run a cycle; if issue persists, turn off and unplug dryer, check ACU connections and harness, and perform Test #4C NTC Air Channel section, page 18.

SourceWhirlpool Dryer - Tech Sheet: Service Diagnostics & Troubleshooting (W10864951)p. 6

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