Model reference
Whirlpool WTW8500DC
Washer
7 documents60 error codes12 service modes
Available documentation
Service Manual
- Cabrio WTW8500DC Service Manual48 pg
- 2014 CABRIO® Top Load Direct Drive Washer84 pg
Tech Sheet
- Whirlpool Washer WTW8500DW WTW8500DC W10405149 Tech Sheet16 pg
Service Flash
- Technical Service Pointer - Procedure for Removing the Tub Ring6 pg
- TECHNICAL SERVICE POINTER - VMAX TOP-LOAD, DIRECT-DRIVE WASHER - Adjusting Feet When Using Drain Pan Under Washer3 pg
- Technical Service Pointer - Pressure Dome Port Flash7 pg
Job Aid
- Instruction Sheet for Bearing Replacement Procedure12 pg
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Error codes (60)
CodeMeaning
dLLid Lock FailuredrnDrain pump system problemdULid Unlock FailureF0E2Oversuds condition detectedF0E3Overload conditionF0E4Spin limited by water temperatureF0E5Off balance load condition detected.F1Pressure Signal Out-of-RangeF1E1Main control fault (internal ACU failure).F1E2Motor control section of the main control has faulted.F1E3Mismatch of ACU and UIF2Keypad/User Interface FailureF2E1UI stuck buttonF2E3UI mismatchF2E4UI software errorF2E5UI software errorF3E1Pressure system faultF3E2Inlet water temperature faultF40ATC Thermistor Open/ShortF41Motor RPS Thermistor Open/ShortF42Heater in unknown stateF43Heater is continuously ONF44Heater cannot be turned ONF4E1Heater stuck onF4E2Heater not turning onF50Motor StalledF51Motor RPS FailureF52Motor Stop FailureF53Motor Control OvertempF54Motor Control OvercurrentView all 60 error codes
F5E1Lid switch faultF5E2Lid lock will not lock or lid lock failure.F5E3Lid lock will not unlock.F5E4Lid not opened between cyclesF6E2Communication errorF6E3Communication errorF72Basket Re-engagement FailureF7E0Loss of powerF7E1Loss of power during spinF7E2Motor drive module failureF7E3Basket engaged during washF7E4Basket re-engagement failureF7E5Shifter failure.F7E6Motor circuit openF7E7Motor unable to meet target RPM.F7E8Motor over temperatureF7E9Locked rotorF8E1Long fillF8E3Overflow or flood conditionF8E6Water hazardF9E1Drain pump system problemF9E2Drain pump system problemHCHot, Cold ReversedLdLong DrainLFLong FilllidOpen/Close LidoLOverloadedPoPump OutSdSuds DetectionuLUnbalanced Load
Service modes (12)
- Automatic Diagnostic Test Mode["Ensure washer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or with only Clothes Clean…
- Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test Mode["Plug in washer or reconnect power.","From Standby (Off) Mode, press and release the following…
- Fault Code Display / Clearing["Enter Service Diagnostic Mode.","If saved fault code exists, it will be flashing in the display…
- Fault/Error Code Display1
- Key Activation & Encoder Test["First activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and release the 1st button used to activate…
- Manual Diagnostic Test Mode["Perform steps 1 and 2 of Automatic Diagnostic Test Mode entry to get the 88 display.","During the…
- Service Calibration["Enter Service Test Mode.","Select function number 052 using Soil Level/Temp buttons or cycle…
- Service Diagnostic Mode["Ensure washer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off).","Select any three (3)…
- Service Diagnostics (Automated Test Cycle)["Enter Service Test Mode.","Select function number 051 using Soil Level/Temp buttons or cycle…
- Service Test Mode1
- Service Test Mode (Load Control)["First activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and release the 2nd button used to activate…
- Software Version Display["First activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and hold the 2nd button used to activate Service…
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