ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
Whirlpool Front Load Washer
Whirlpool Front Load Washer 12h Error Code
What it means
Whirlpool indicates a number followed by h is not an error; it means Delay Wash is activated.
Try this first
- Turn on the washer and use the + or - button near the display to set Delay Wash; button location may vary by model.
- Each press changes the delay by 1 hour; depending on the model, the maximum may be 8 or 12 hours.
- Press Start after selecting the desired delay.
- The displayed delay decreases each hour until 0h, when the washer starts; the Delay Wash light remains on until then.
- To turn off Delay Wash after it has been set, turn the Power button off.
Can I keep using it?✅ A number followed by h indicates Delay Wash rather than an error
Repair usually required?✅ No repair is indicated; adjust or cancel Delay Wash
If the error keeps returning
Use the Delay Wash controls as described in the linked Whirlpool Product Help guidance.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
View manufacturer support page →Safety note:ApplianceSignal provides general troubleshooting information. Always follow the appliance manufacturer's safety instructions and disconnect power when required.