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Whirlpool Washer Error Codes

397 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.

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1Drain time higher than 6 minutes, caused by pump failure, pressure switch medium level…1-1Control detected K2 pilot relay stuck closed (Pilot Stuck On).1-2Control software issue10-1Other10-3Other14Electronic failure.15Tub Water Thermistor Invalid16Control failure.17Dry Load Sense Timeout18Drain Pump Clearing algorithm failed19UI State Timeout2Water level sequence reversed during filling, caused by incorrect pressure switch wiring…2-1User interface stuck key detected by control in keypad or keypad connection.20Critical Flood Level by Gallons203Blower Motor Inverter Fault206Blower Motor Inverter Fault209Blower Motor Inverter Fault215Blower Motor Inverter Fault216Blower Motor Inverter Fault217Blower Motor Inverter Fault22Out of Balance (OOB) during Dry Load Sense220Blower Motor Inverter Fault229Blower Motor Inverter Fault23Critical Door Lock Failure233Blower Motor Inverter Fault24Door Logic Failure241Blower Motor Inverter Fault25Pressure Sensor Dropout26Out of Balance (OOB) Fallback In Final Spin27Water Accessibility29Suds Lock Abatement Failure2EPower Error-occurs when under or over voltage is supplied, or when extension cord use…3Lower pressure switch opened during agitation, caused by user removing water or clothes…3-2Shorted connection or component in Temperature Sensing Circuit, shorted or faulty…303Compressor Motor Inverter Fault306Compressor Motor Inverter Fault31OOB Ended the Final Spin311Compressor Motor Inverter Fault317Compressor Motor Inverter Fault318Compressor Motor Inverter Fault319Compressor Motor Inverter Fault322Compressor Motor Inverter Fault33Drive Motor Inverter Fault331Compressor Motor Inverter Fault335Compressor Motor Inverter Fault34Drive Motor Inverter Fault340Compressor Motor Inverter Fault343Compressor Motor Inverter Fault35Accelerometer Fault350UI351Drain Pump Clearing algorithm failed352Compressor Discharge Overtemp353Compressor Discharge Overtemp354Compressor Discharge Thermistor Fault (NTC 1)355Evaporator Thermistor Fault (NTC 2)356Compressor Suction Thermistor Fault (NTC 3)357Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault (NTC 4)358Air Inlet Thermistor Fault (NTC 5)359Multiple Thermistor Faults360Humidity Sensor (RH) Fault361Refrigerant Leak362Humidity Sensor (RH) Fault363Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault (NTC 4)364Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault (NTC 4)365Humidity Sensor (RH) Fault37Heater3EMotor Drive Error or Hall Sensor error-motor drive connector may be loose, hall sensor…4Fill is longer than 20 minutes, caused by clogged water inlet valve, damaged water inlet…4-3Wash motor not running4-5Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.41Drive Motor Inverter Fault42Drive Motor Inverter Fault44Drive Motor Inverter Fault5NTC failure.5-1Door switch stuck open5-2Door switch stuck closed57Door lock fault water above door by pressure59Accelerometer Fault6Critical Flood Level by pressure6-1Wash motor has no communication6-2Wash motor communication error between control and motor.6-4Inlet water6-8Inlet water60Accelerometer Fault63Accelerometer Fault65Pressure Sensor Continuous Gallons Monitor66Drive Motor Inverter Fault67Drive Motor Inverter Fault69Drive Motor Inverter Fault7Circuit board failure (motor triac).7-1No heat7-2Heating77Critical Door Lock Failure: Can't Unlock Door7ESilver Care Kit (Silver Care PCB) Failure.8Pressure Sensor Loss8-1Low water/air in pump8-2Draining83Drive Motor Inverter Fault87Accelerometer Fault88Accelerometer Fault89Accelerometer Fault8EMEMS or Harness failure.9Door Switch Redundancy9-1Slow drain9-2Diverter9-3Diverter90Accelerometer Fault99WiFi Communication Fault9E1EMC Filter issue or a noise spike from an external device.A09No water detected entering washer or pressure switch trip not detected; water level is…A10Long drain condition; drain time exceeds 4 minutes and water valves turn off.AECommunication Error between sub and main PBAs-wire connections or terminal contacts may…AFA restricted air flow condition exists.bEWater Supply Error-water valve wiring harness issue, clogged water supply valve, reversed…CAAverage current limit trip occurs when there is a 2-second average of current draw…CECommunications error indicating a breakdown in communication between the machine…CIInstantaneous current limit trip occurs when there is a spike of 26 Amps instantly at the…d10MCU failure-heat sink too hot (AccuTrac display equivalent for F31).d11Motor Control Unit error-the MCU has internal failure, repeating under or over voltage…d12Drive motor tachometer error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F25).d13Coin 2 sensor is detected as blocked for 8 seconds (blocked coin 2 or coin drop UI…d14Pump drive system error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F33).d15Load inside drum during cleaning washer cycle (AccuTrac display equivalent for F34/rL).d16Generation 2 debit card reader errord17Door lock error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F22).d18Dispenser system error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F30).d19Door unlock error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F29).d20Serial communication error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F28).d21Overflow condition (AccuTrac display equivalent for F27).d22Central Control Unit heartbeat failure (AccuTrac display equivalent for F70).d23User Interface heartbeat failure (AccuTrac display equivalent for F71).d24Water temperature sensor error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F24).d3UI EEPROM error or UIC EEPROM error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F73/F74).d4Door switch error-the door has not been opened for 3 consecutive cycles or the door…d5Coin 1 sensor is detected as blocked for 8 seconds (dryer displayd6EEPROM error (AccuTrac display equivalent for F01).d7No water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detected (AccuTrac display…d8Long drain (AccuTrac display equivalent for F21).d9Washer low voltage detection errordCUnbalance Error-laundry load is causing an unbalanced situation.dEDoor is opened or not completely closed.DISPENSER SYSTEM ERRORThe dispenser motor cannot be driven to its proper position.dLDoor/lid lock failureDOOR LOCK ERRORAfter 6 failed attempts to lock the door.DOOR SWITCH ERRORThe door has not been opened for 3 consecutive cycles or the door switch is open while…DOOR UNLOCK ERRORThe door unlock has failed 6 times.DRIVE MOTOR TACHOMETER ERRORThe control is unable to properly detect motor speed; the machine shuts downdrnDrain pump system problemdSDoor Error before operation-door switch or latch alignment issue, latch damage, or wiring…dUDoor/lid unlock failureE1Low/No Water FillE10Out of balance-vibration switch/out of balance sensor was activated or inverter sensor…E11Hot clothes-water temperature exceeded 122°F/50°C, customer warning.E12Water remains in tub after the cycle ends-drain valve stuck closed or clog in drain line.E2Abnormal DrainE3Abnormal SpinE4Lid open; the washer lid is open or the lid sensor does not sense the lid at the…E5Software error; there is an error with the software or the software file is corrupted.E6Maximum temperature-thermostat exceeded 203°F/90°C.E7Thermostat high limit open-water in tub too hot.E9Motor high limit-motor overheating.EAWater Level Sensor errorECAbnormal Circuit Motor Pulse DetectionEEPROM ERRORA communication error between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the EEPROM onboard the…ELLid Lock MalfunctionEPEEPROM AbnormalErProcessor reset error displayed when the control failed to save cycle information during…F/02Long drainF/14EEPROM errorF/15Motor Control Unit (MCU) errorF/23Motor Control Unit errorF/24Water temperature sensor errorF/30Serial communication errorF/dUDoor unlock errorF/HNo water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detectedF0Load detected in drum at start of CLEAN WASHER cycle (detection by weight).F01Dryer motor control circuit errorF03Long drainF04Heating time too longF05Water temperature sensor errorF06Motor Control Unit (MCU) errorF07Motor overspeed; if the motor speed is not controlled, the motor will turn OFF and wait…F08No water detected entering washer or pressure switch trip not detectedF09Motor Control Unit (MCU) has internal failure; repeating under or over voltage, or over…F0E0No fault codes stored in memory.F0E1Load detected during the washer cleaning cycleF0E2Over suds condition detectedF0E3Overload fault displayed when the main control detects a load size that exceeds the…F0E4Spin limited by water temperature fault displayed when the water temperature is too high…F0E5Off balance fault displayed when an off balance load condition is detected.F0E6Machine orientation errorF0E7Load detected when running Clean Washer cycleF0E8Water RingF0E9Off Balance PauseF1Water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range (23°F to 217°F / -5°C to 103°C)…F1 E6Low voltage detected-control board recognized line voltage below 90 VAC.F10No water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detectedF10E1OtherF10E3OtherF11Motor Control Unit error-the MCU has internal failure, repeating under or over voltage…F12Heater safety failure.F12E0Communication between the Human Machine Interface and Wi-Fi Module has not been detected…F13Motor Control Unit (MCU) error-internal failure, repeating under/over voltage, or over…F16Control fault on control board.F18Suds (foam) detected during wash cycleF1E0Internal board failure.F1E1Pump driver/main relays/EEPROM error-pump driver fails to activate, one of the main…F1E2MCU ErrorF1E3Mismatch of ACU and UI; displayed when the user interface identification does not match…F1E4Main relay open or shorted.F1E7Control board recognized line voltage below 90 V AC.F2Keypad/User Interface Failure-stuck key detected in Diagnostic Test mode, or internal…F20No water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detected-less than 3.3 oz…F21Excessive drain time; drain operation exceeds 8 minutes without reaching the pressure…F22Door lock errorF25Drive motor tachometer error-the control is unable to properly detect motor speed…F26Door switch error-door has not been opened for 3 consecutive cycles or door switch is…F26EDispenser system errorF27Overflow conditionF28Water temperature sensor (NTC) errorF29Door lock cannot unlock or door lock blockage; during Service Test CycleF2E0Shorted key.F2E1Indicates a stuck button (depressed for over 20 seconds) or UI mismatch; only appears in…F2E2Mismatch of main control and UI; the User Interface identification does not match the…F2E3UI mismatchF2E4UI software errorF2E5UI software errorF3Lid Switch FailureF31Overheating of motorF32No fill-water level does not change for a period of time, or water is present but main…F33Door switch errorF34Maximum spin speed not reachedF35Steamer communication failureF36Water level sensing not functioningF37Total steamer failureF38Steamer inlet valve failureF39Steamer time out reachedF3E0Oven sensor opened.F3E1Water temperature sensor error-the water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range…F3E2Temperature system errorF3E3Overflow conditionF3E4Mini-bulk sensor failureF3E5Dry NTC open circuit fault; dry temperature sensor is out of range, open circuit, or…F3E6Accelerometer fault; accelerometer failed self test or experienced orientation error.F3E7Moisture sensor strip has shorted; only appears in service diagnostic mode.F3E8Dry temperature sensor fault.F4Recirculate Pressure Switch Failure-The recirculate pressure switch is not working…F40ATC Thermistor Open/ShortF41Motor RPS Thermistor Open/Short-the motor rotor position sensor (RPS) thermistor is…F42Not supportedF43MCU thermal trip errorF44MCU thermal trip errorF4E0Heater is not detectedF4E1Heater stuck onF4E2Heater not turning on fault displayed when the heater has been turned ON by the control…F4E3Restricted air flow detected that may affect dryer performance.F4E4Vent Fan Motor fault or Dry Blower Motor fault; open circuit or short circuit detected…F4E5Drying fan fault.F4E6Drying heater fault.F5Pump driver fails to activate, one of the main relays is not working properly, or a…F50Drain pump connection lost during the drain cycleF51Motor RPS FailureF52Motor Stop FailureF53Motor control over-temperatureF54Motor Control OvercurrentF5E0Door and door position switches do not agree (Clean mode).F5E1Door switch errorF5E2Lid lock will not lock or lid lock failure; displayed if lid is not closed completely…F5E3Door Unlock ErrorF5E4Lid not opened between cycles-user presses START after predetermined number of…F5E5Door switch errorF5E6Door unlock errorF6Motor speed detection errorF60ACU failure/microprocessor failureF61User Interface heartbeat failureF64Steamer inlet valve failure-the steamer valve is blocked open or not working properly…F66Steam temperature sensor (NTC) error-sensor value out of range (14°F to 230°F / -10°C to…F68Saved code for Primary Control Failure (range F60-F68).F6E1Lid not opened between cyclesF6E2Communication error between CCU and UIF6E3Communication error between CCU and UIF6E4Inlet WaterF6E5Communication error between CCU and Expansion BoardF7Serial communication errorF70Dryer communication failure from dryer CCU to UICF71Dryer communication failure from UIC to dryer CCUF72Basket Re-engagement Failure-the basket check routine fails to determine if the basket is…F73UIC microprocessor errorF74UIC EEPROM errorF77Off balance load detected.F7E0Loss of power fault displayed when the main control detects control voltage is too low or…F7E1Drive Motor Tachometer Error / Washer OverloadF7E10Motor disconnection error (also displayed as F7EA).F7E12MC/MCU Overload (also displayed as F7EC).F7E2MCU Fault or Motor OverheatF7E3Basket engaged during wash; displayed when the main control determines the shifter is not…F7E4Motor drive module over voltage fault occurs when the main control detects a problem in…F7E5Overflow conditionF7E6MCU failureF7E7Motor unable to meet target RPM; displayed when the main control is unable to get to the…F7E8Motor over temperature-the motor has overheated; ACU will wait to restart until motor…F7E9Motor lock rotorF7EAMotor Phase LostF7ECMotor disconnected errorF7EDFault of the motor control section of the main control.F8No water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detected; pressure switch…F80Door lock failure (saved code for dL)F81Open/Close Door LidF82Door lock failureF83Door unlock failure (saved code for dU)F84Door lock failureF85Door lock failureF88Suds lock; overdose of detergent detected during the wash cycleF8E0Steam inlet valve errorF8E1Long fill fault displayed when the water level does not change for a period of time or…F8E2Overflow condition-too much water or foam in the washer, the overflow contact on the…F8E3Overflow conditionF8E4Flow Meter FaultF8E5Load detected in drum at start of Clean Washer cycle (detection by weight).F8E6No fill; water level does not change for a period of time or water is present but main…F8E7Steam valve fault.F9Door switch errorF99Not supported-user selected on the UI an unsupported cycle on the CCU; mismatch of User…F9E1Drain pump system problem / long drain fault displayed when the water level does not…F9E2Drain pump system problem / long drain fault displayed when the water level does not…F9E3DiverterF9E9Wrong voltage detected at the appliance.FAAquastop failureFAE1Shipping bolts installed.FC E1Model/serial number not programmedFC E2Model/serial do not match-model/serial number information saved on machine's controls is…FC E4USB fault-USB stick failure (USB full, not detected, or not accessible).FC E5Software update failure-software uploaded from USB stick does not match to model number…FC E6Download of machine setup from machine to USB Stick failed (Model Setup Export Failure).FC E7Model setup import failureFCE0Communication between the Human Machine Interface and Wi-Fi Module has not been detected…FCE3Antenna A (J2) bad (model WFL98 only).FCE8Wi-Fi module not responding or not connected.FdLDoor lock failureFEWater overfills due to a faulty water valve or water level sensor malfunction.FFFill FailureFLFlood/overfill condition detected when excessive water in the tub causes the overfill…FodSuds (foam) detected during wash cycleFPDrain faultFP E1Coin 1 circuit error-blocked coin drop sensor or faulty coin 1 sensor connections.FP E2Coin 2 circuit error-blocked coin drop sensor or faulty coin 2 sensor connections.FP E3Card reader communication failure.HCHot, Cold ReversedHrHeater Relay Error-short or disconnected wire to the heater circuit, tub contacting…IEWater does not enter the washer (water inlet error).Incorrect Fill LevelPressure switch detects incorrect fill level; wash cycle stops due to incorrect…IntInterruptedL2Low or no line voltage (less than 50V) detected at installation.LdLong drain condition where it takes longer than 5 minutes to pump out water to the point…LEWater Level Sensor error-the sensor hose may be loose, pinched, damaged, or clogged, or…LFWasher is taking too long to filllidLid openedLODoor Unlock Fail-unable to unlock the door.Lo FloLong fillLOAD INSIDE DRUM DURING CLEAN WASHER CYCLEAt the start of the CLEAN WASHER cycle a load is detected inside the drum (detects by…LoFLNo water detected entering washer or water level sensor trip not detected (saved as…Long DrainDrain time exceeds 6 minutes, wash cycle stops; possible drain pump failure…LSLid switch error indicating the control cannot detect the lid switch opening and closing…MAIN RELAYS ERROROne of the main relays is not working properly (relay might be soldered or always open).MCU FAILUREIf the heat sink gets too hot, the Motor Control Unit (MCU) stops the motor; if the…MOTOR CONTROL UNIT ERRORThe Motor Control Unit has internal failure; repeating under or over voltage, or over…nDDrain Error-foreign material in pump or hoses, wiring harness not connected properly, or…nFWater Supply Error-water supply valve may be clogged with foreign material or water not…nF1Fill Hoses Reversed-hot and cold hose connections are swapped.NO WATER DETECTEDNo water detected entering machine or pressure switch trip not detected; the pressure…NSNot supportedOBOut-Of-BalanceOEOverflow error-water is supplied continually because the water level detection does not…OFFMachine is out of service. Can be caused byoLOverloadedOVERFLOW CONDITIONThe overflow contact on the pressure switch is closed for more than 60 seconds; door…PFPower failure detected during a running cycle; the washer lost power mid-cycle.PoPump out activated because the door lid has been left open for more than 10 minutes…PUMP DRIVE ERRORThe pump driver fails to activate.PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM ERRORThe connection between the pump and the Central Control Unit (CCU) is lost.PURPower failure-power is interrupted during a cycle.rLLoad inside drum during cleaning washer cycle-a load is detected inside the drum at the…SdSuds lockSERIAL COMMUNICATION ERRORThe communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU)…SF1System Error-PCB failure.SF2System Error-PCB failure.SF3System Error-PCB failure.SLSuds lock condition detected by the motor controller analyzing current draw on the drive…Slow FillFill task exceeds 20 minutes, wash cycle stops; possible clogged/damaged water inlet…SrStuck relay failure indicating the relay is stuck in the closed position, preventing the…SudSuds lockSUdSFoaming Detected-too much foaming detectedtETemperature Sensor Error-the washing heater temperature sensor in the tub has an error.UELoad is out of balance or too small, preventing proper spinning.uLUnbalanced LoadUnexpected Fill During Agitation/SoakPressure switch contact opened during agitation task; wash cycle stops and a Drain task…WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERRORThe water temperature sensor (NTC) value is out of range (23°F to 217°F / -5°C to 103°C)…

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