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Whirlpool Top Load Washer Error Codes
Find plain-language explanations for WhirlpoolTop Load Washer error codes, common causes, and troubleshooting steps you can try before requesting repair service.
64 error codes currently available
Add Garment Light On
The washer is indicating that additional garments can currently be added.
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Cycle Complete Light On
The washer is indicating that the wash cycle has completed.
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dLO
The washer lid cannot unlock correctly.
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Done Light On
The washer is indicating that the current cycle is finished.
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drn
The washer is not draining correctly.
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dU
The washer lid cannot unlock correctly.
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F0 E0
Whirlpool lists F0 E0 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F0 E8
Whirlpool lists F0 E8 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F0 E9
Whirlpool lists F0 E9 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F0E2
The washer detected excessive detergent suds during the cycle.
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F0E3
The washer detected that the laundry load is too heavy.
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F0E4
The washer detected that the incoming water temperature is too hot.
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F0E5
The washer detected an off-balance or excessively large load.
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F0E7
The washer detected clothing inside the machine while the Clean Washer cycle was selected.
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F1 E1
Whirlpool lists F1 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F1 E2
Whirlpool lists F1 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F2 E1
Whirlpool lists F2 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F2 E2
Whirlpool lists F2 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F2 E3
Whirlpool lists F2 E3 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F2 E4
Whirlpool lists F2 E4 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F2 E5
Whirlpool lists F2 E5 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F3 E1
Whirlpool lists F3 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F3 E2
Whirlpool lists F3 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F3 E3
Whirlpool lists F3 E3 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F3 E5
Whirlpool lists F3 E5 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F5 E1
Whirlpool lists F5 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F5 E3
Whirlpool lists F5 E3 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F5 E4
Whirlpool lists F5 E4 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F5E2
The washer cannot engage the lid lock, often because something is obstructing the lock area.
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F6 E1
Whirlpool lists F6 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F6 E2
Whirlpool lists F6 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F6 E3
Whirlpool lists F6 E3 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E0
Whirlpool lists F7 E0 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E1
Whirlpool lists F7 E1 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E2
Whirlpool lists F7 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E4
Whirlpool lists F7 E4 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E5
Whirlpool lists F7 E5 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E6
Whirlpool lists F7 E6 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E7
Whirlpool lists F7 E7 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F7 E9
Whirlpool lists F7 E9 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F8 E2
Whirlpool lists F8 E2 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F8 E3
Whirlpool lists F8 E3 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F8 E6
Whirlpool lists F8 E6 as an official top-load washer diagnostic code. The exact component-level meaning can vary by model.
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F8E1
The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water.
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F9E1
The washer is taking too long to drain.
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Fd
The washer is displaying a model-specific top-load washer diagnostic condition.
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Fill or Sensing Light On
The washer is filling or sensing the laundry load.
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HC
The washer detected that the hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.
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Ld
The washer is taking too long to drain.
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LdL
The washer cannot lock the lid.
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LdU
The washer cannot unlock the lid.
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LF
The washer is taking too long to fill with water.
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Lid
The washer detected that the lid was left open.
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Lid Light Flashing
The washer is not detecting the lid as correctly closed or locked.
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Multiple Lights Flashing
The washer may be reporting an out-of-balance load or another diagnostic condition.
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OFb / ofb
The washer could not automatically correct an off-balance load.
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oL
The washer detected an overloaded laundry load.
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PF
The washer detected that the wash cycle was interrupted by a power failure.
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Rinse Light On
The washer is in the rinse portion of the cycle or is reporting a model-specific cycle condition.
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Sd
The washer detected excessive detergent suds and is running a suds-reduction routine.
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Spin Light Flashing
The washer may be attempting to correct an unbalanced-load or spin condition.
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Sud
The washer detected excessive detergent suds.
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uL
The washer detected an unbalanced load.
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Wash Light On or Flashing
The washer may not be detecting the expected change in water level.
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