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Whirlpool WTW8540BW0

Washer

7 documents59 error codes10 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

  • Service Manual Whirlpool & Maytag 6.2 CU FT Direct Drive Top Load Washer68 pg
    Covers this model

Tech Sheet

  • Tech Sheet - W10405149 - Rev A16 pg
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  • Whirlpool Washer WTW8500DW WTW8500DC W10405149 Tech Sheet16 pg
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Training

  • Training Pointer - Replacement Bearing Procedure for Top Load, Direct Drive Washers16 pg
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Job Aid

  • Instruction Sheet for Bearing Replacement Procedure12 pg
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Installation Guide

  • Installation Instructions20 pg
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  • Instrucciones de instalacion10 pg
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Error codes (59)

CodeMeaning
dLLid Lock FailuredULid Unlock FailureF0E2Oversuds condition detectedF0E3Overload detectedF0E4Spin limited by water temperatureF0E5Off balance load condition detected (displayed as 'OFB').F1Pressure Signal Out-of-RangeF1E1Main control fault detected.F1E2Motor control section of the main control has faulted.F2Keypad/User Interface FailureF2E1User interface is detecting a button is continuously activated (stuck button).F2E3Machine control or user interface ID do not match expected values (UI mismatch).F2E4UI software errorF2E5UI software errorF3E1Pressure system faultF3E2Inlet water temperature faultF3E4Bulk dispense 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 OvercurrentF5E1Lid switch fault
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F5E2Lid lock will not lock or lid lock failureF5E3Lid lock will not unlockF5E4Lid not opened between cyclesF6E2Communication errorF6E3Communication errorF72Basket Re-engagement FailureF7E0Loss of powerF7E1Loss of power during spinF7E2Motor drive module over temperature detected.F7E3Motor drive module over current detected.F7E4Motor drive module over voltage detected.F7E5Shifter failureF7E6Motor circuit openF7E7Motor start failureF7E8Motor stator over temperatureF7E9Locked rotorF8E1Long fillF8E3Overflow or flood conditionF8E6Water hazardF9E1Drain pump system problemF9E2Water ring detected, pump drive system problemHCHot, Cold ReversedLdLong DrainLFLong FilllidOpen/Close LidoLOverloadedPoPump OutSdSuds DetectionuLUnbalanced Load

Service modes (10)

  • 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 codes exist, the most recent code will flash in…
  • Key Activation & Encoder Test["First activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and release the 1st button used to activate…
  • Load Size Calibration Cycle["Enter Service Diagnostic Mode.","Enter Service Test Mode.","Select function number 052.","Press…
  • Manual Diagnostic Test Mode["Perform steps 1 and 2 of Automatic Diagnostic Test Mode entry to get the 88 display.","During the…
  • Service Diagnostic Mode["Ensure washer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off).","Select any three (3)…
  • Service Diagnostics Verification Cycle["Enter Service Diagnostic Mode.","Enter Service Test Mode.","Select function number 051.","Press…
  • Service Test Mode["First activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and release the 2nd button used to activate…
  • Software Version Display["Activate Service Diagnostic Mode.","Press and hold the 2nd button used to activate the Service…

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