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Error code reference
Whirlpool Washer, Dryer Error Codes
40 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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3 STATUS LEDs flashingPower failure occurred during a dryer cycle88888LED test mode is active; all LEDs are lit and all display segments are illuminated to…Drying (flashing) or Cool Down (flashing) or Finish Guard (flashing)The dryer door has been opened during a cycle (single STATUS LED flashing).Drying + Cool Down + Finish Guard (flashing)A power failure occurred during a dryer cycle.E1Low/No water fill-water level does not reach the lowest level within 10 minutes or the…E2Abnormal drainE3Abnormal spinE4Lid open-washer lid is opened or the lid switch is open at the start of the spin during a…E5Class B software error-any class B software error.EAWater level sensor errorECAbnormal circuit motor pulse detectionELLid lock malfunctionEPEEPROM abnormalF0E2Oversuds condition detected-suds prevent basket from spinning up to speed or pressure…F0E4High water temperature detected during rinse cycle (105°F / 40°C or higher).F0E5Off balance load detected during operation.F1E1Main control fault detected.F1E2Motor control fault-fault in the motor control section of the main control.F2E1Stuck key-one or more keys on the User Interface were actuated for 15 consecutive seconds.F2E3Switch mismatch-switches do not match the console or are not operating correctly.F3E1Pressure system fault-main control detects an out of range pressure signal.F5E1Lid switch fault-lid is in locked state but lid switch is open; control not sensing the…F5E2Lid lock fault-lid lock has not moved into locked position or motor cannot be powered.F5E3Lid unlock fault-lid lock has not moved into unlocked position or motor cannot be powered.F5E4Lid not opened between cycles-user presses Start after several consecutive washer cycles…F7E1Basket speed fault-main control cannot determine speed of basket, or speed changes too…F7E5Shifter fault-main control cannot determine position of shifter.F7E6Motor fault-indicates an open clockwise or counterclockwise circuit of the motor.F7E7Motor unable to reach target RPM-basket speed sensor detects that target RPM was not…F8E1No fill / long fill-water level does not change for a period of time or water is present…F8E3Overflow condition-main control senses water level exceeding the washer's capacity.F8E5Hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.F9E1Long drain-water level does not change after drain pump has been on for 10 minutes.InMachine has been placed back into service after being in the out-of-service state.LPLid switch fault display code shown during the service routine reset procedure for the…OFFMachine is out of service; can be caused by manual out-of-service setting, lid switch…OutMachine has been manually placed out of service by the service person.Single STATUS LED flashingDoor has been opened during a dryer cycleTIMED (flashing)The dryer thermistor or wiring to the thermistor is open or shorted.TIMED LED flashingThe thermistor or the wiring to the thermistor is open or shorted on the dryer.
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