Model reference

Whirlpool WED6400S

Dryer

5 documents14 error codes7 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

Sécheuseautomatique - Automatic Dryer Service Manual18 pg
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Service Flash

Service Pointer - 8178720A (Noise From Idler Area)2 pg
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Cabrio and Bravos Clothes Dryer - Noise From Idler Area1 pg
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Dry Time Display Appears to Jump or Stall4 pg
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Restricted airflow condition exists

From Tech Sheet W15436783, p.35:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (14)

CodeMeaning

AFRestricted airflow condition exists (Electric models only).F-01Primary control failure.F-02Stuck button or user interface mismatch (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-20Heater #1 failure (Electric models only).F-21Heater #2 failure on dual element models (Electric models only).F-22Exhaust thermistor is open.F-23Exhaust thermistor has shorted.F-24Inlet thermistor is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode, Electric models…F-25Inlet thermistor is shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode, Electric…F-26Motor drive system failure.F-28Moisture sensor strip is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-29Moisture sensor strip has shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-30Restricted airflow condition (only appears in diagnostic test mode, Electric…PFPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.

Service modes (7)

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Customer-Focused Drying Mode Adjustment1
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Diagnostic Test Mode1
Manual Load Activation Sequence["Ensure dryer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or only Done indicator…
Manual Load Test1
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