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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F31

Overheating of motor: the heat sink exceeds 212°F (100°C). The washer CCU resets the MCU then waits for motor to cool before restarting; can repeat up to 4 times before F31 is displayed.

SourceWhirlpool Washer - Tech Sheet: Commercial Stacked Unit Operation (2010+)p. 9

Diagnostic procedure

The full F31 procedure

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First diagnostic step
Clear error code, unplug washer or disconnect power, verify washer is not located near a heat source and has proper ventilation.

SourceWhirlpool Washer - Tech Sheet: Commercial Stacked Unit Operation (2010+)p. 9

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