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Whirlpool Washer Error Code Fod
Suds (foam) detected during wash cycle: alternate display for F18 condition.
SourceWhirlpool Compact Front-Load Washers - Service Manual (WFW3090GW, WFW5090GW)p. 2-8
Diagnostic procedure
The full Fod procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check if consumer used too much detergent. Check for a problem with the pump hoses. Check drain pump for foreign objects.
SourceWhirlpool Compact Front-Load Washers - Service Manual (WFW3090GW, WFW5090GW)p. 2-8
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Where this code is documented
4 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Whirlpool washer.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- C58380-20/P58380-20C
- C58390-20/P58390-20C
- D54927-20/P54927-20C
- D55338-20/P55338-20C
- EPCG6017-1C/P67470-20C
- ERCF24-U01C/P67471-20C
- L-20C
- PHO5800-3A/P55600-20C
- RMC-20C-ET
- RMC-20C-ET/P76635-1M
- RMC-20C-ET6
- VBC23CT-1J/P54878-20C
- W10858389
- W10858389B
- W11171530
- WFW3090GW
- WFW3090GW2
- WFW3090JW0
- WFW3090JW1
- WFW5090GW
- WFW5090GW2
- WFW5090JW0
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