Whirlpool Washer, Dryer Error Code 3 STATUS LEDs flashing

When the Drying, Cool Down, and Finish Guard LEDs all flash simultaneously, it means the appliance lost power while a dryer cycle was in progress. The control board stores the cycle state and displays this pattern to notify you that the cycle ended abnormally. It is a status alert, not a fault code indicating a broken component. Pressing ON/SELECT or CANCEL clears the notification.

In most cases, yes. The flashing LEDs are a notification about a past power interruption, not a warning about a dangerous internal condition. Once you press CANCEL or ON/SELECT to clear the alert, the appliance is generally safe to operate for a new cycle. If you notice the condition recurring frequently without explanation, have the household circuit and the appliance wiring inspected before continued use.

If this pattern appears repeatedly without a known power disruption, the most likely causes are an intermittent loose connection at the power cord or terminal block, a circuit breaker that is tripping briefly under load, or a GFCI outlet on the same circuit resetting without being noticed. In rarer cases, an internal wiring harness fault or a degraded control board power supply can cause the machine to interpret an internal voltage drop as a power failure event, which would require component-level diagnosis.

Yes, pressing ON/SELECT or CANCEL acknowledges the power-interruption alert and turns off the flashing LEDs. The machine should return to a normal ready state after you press either button. If the LEDs immediately begin flashing again after you clear them, investigate your household power supply or wiring connections for an underlying issue.

If the cause is simply a power outage or tripped breaker, there is no repair cost involved since you just reset the LEDs and resume use. If the repeated condition points to a failing control board, replacement board costs typically range from roughly 100 to 300 dollars for the part, plus labor if a technician is involved. Wiring harness repairs or outlet work can vary widely depending on the scope of the problem.