Whirlpool Washer Dryer Error Code EC

ECWhirlpool Washer Dryer

What this code means

Abnormal circuit motor pulse detection - the motor functions but the circuit cannot detect the motor pulses. The lid will remain locked for 5 minutes.

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Related Whirlpool washer dryer error codes

3 STATUS LEDs flashingPower failure occurred during a dryer cycle - Drying + Cool Down + Finish Guard...88888LED test mode is active; all LEDs are lit and all display segments are...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...E2Abnormal drain - washer fails to reach the reset level after draining the water...E3Abnormal spin - tub strikes the tub switch several times without balancing...E4Lid open – washer lid is opened or the lid switch is open at the start of the...
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