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Whirlpool Washer Error Code Fod

Suds (foam) detected during wash cycle

Suds (foam) detected during wash cycle - alternate display for F18 condition.

First step from the service manual

Check if consumer used too much detergent. Check for a problem with the pump hoses. Check drain pump for foreign objects.

The complete diagnostic procedure includes additional test steps, resistance specifications, wiring diagram references, and component test points.

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Suds (foam) detected during wash cycle

From Tech Sheet W17976455, p.27:

1.Check if consumer used too much detergent. Check for a problem with the pump hoses. Check drain pump for foreign objects.

2.Measure drain pump winding resistance at connector J7 on the main control. Expected: 12 to 16 ohms at room temperature.

3.Back-probe the pump driver output under load. Verify the board switches the pump at 120 VAC during the drain portion of the cycle.

Part W10876537

Drain pump assembly

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