Whirlpool Washing Machine Error Codes

Complete list of Whirlpool washing machine error codes with causes and solutions.

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All Whirlpool Washing Machine Codes

Code Description Difficulty
CE Communication Error between machine and motor controllers. medium
F02 Long Drain (Exceeds 8 minutes). Check for kinks or clogs in the drain hose. medium
F05 Water Temperature Sensor Error. Check thermistor and heating element. medium
F06 Drive Motor Tachometer Error. Unable to detect motor speed. medium
F09 Overflow Condition. Pressure switch closed too long. medium
F11 The F11 error on Whirlpool washers signals water level sensor issues. Common triggers include compon... medium
FH No Water Entering Machine or No Pressure Switch Trip. Check valves and inlet hoses. medium
FL Flood Condition. Detected overfill or excessive water. medium
FDL If your Whirlpool washing machine shows FDL, the appliance has detected a water drainage problem. Mo... medium
FDU When your Whirlpool washing machine displays error FDU, it typically indicates motor speed irregular... medium
LF If your Whirlpool washing machine shows LF, the appliance has detected temperature sensor malfunctio... medium
LD Long Drain. Took longer than 5 minutes to pump out water. medium
SL The SL error on Whirlpool washers signals motor speed irregularities. Common triggers include compon... medium
SUD Suds Lock. Too much detergent detected or drain pump blockage. medium
F0E1 When your Whirlpool washing machine displays error F0E1, it typically indicates temperature sensor m... medium
F5E1 Error code F5E1 appears on your Whirlpool washer when specific parameters are exceeded. This diagnos... medium
F5E2 If your Whirlpool washing machine shows F5E2, the appliance has detected door lock failure. Most hom... medium
F5E3 If your Whirlpool washing machine shows F5E3, the appliance has detected unbalanced load detection. ... medium
F7E1 When your Whirlpool washing machine displays error F7E1, it typically indicates excessive suds. This... medium
F8E1 When your Whirlpool washing machine displays error F8E1, it typically indicates unbalanced load dete... medium
F8E3 Error code F8E3 appears on your Whirlpool washer when certain conditions are detected. This diagnost... medium
F9E1 The Whirlpool washer error F9E1 indicates temperature sensor malfunction. This code activates when t... medium
OB Error code OB appears on your Whirlpool washer when component failure occurs. This diagnostic messag... medium

Whirlpool Washing Machine Troubleshooting Tips

Quick Reset Procedure

  1. Unplug the washing machine from the power outlet
  2. Wait 2-3 minutes
  3. Plug it back in and power on
  4. If the error persists, check the specific code above

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