Whirlpool Dryer Error Code UI EEPROM read error

This error means the user interface microprocessor on your dryer's control panel cannot read or verify the data in its onboard EEPROM memory chip. The EEPROM stores configuration and operational settings that the board needs to function. When this communication fails, the dryer disables the display until the diagnostic code is manually cleared.

Start by manually clearing the code through the dryer's diagnostic mode and then restoring power to see if the error returns. Before replacing any parts, inspect the wiring harness connectors at the UI control board for looseness or corrosion and reseat them securely. If the error returns after clearing, the UI control board itself is the most likely cause and will need to be replaced.

If the fix requires replacing the user interface control board, parts alone typically range from around 50 to 200 dollars depending on the specific model, with professional labor adding an additional 75 to 150 dollars or more. If the error is caused only by corrupted data or a loose connector, the repair may cost nothing beyond the time spent on diagnostics.

A standard power reset by unplugging the dryer is unlikely to clear this error, since the fault must be cleared manually through the diagnostic mode. Even after manually clearing it, if the underlying cause is a damaged or failed UI control board, the error will return immediately on the next startup.

The dryer's display is disabled when this error is active, which means you cannot reliably control or monitor cycle settings. It is best not to operate the dryer in this condition until the fault is diagnosed and resolved, as you would have limited visibility into how the appliance is functioning.