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Whirlpool Top Load Washer

Whirlpool Top Load Washer uL Error Code

What it means

Whirlpool identifies uL as an off-balance load condition that requires the load to be redistributed.

Try this first

  1. Wait for the washer lid to unlock if the washer has stopped.
  2. Redistribute the load evenly around the washplate and avoid washing a single heavy item by itself.
  3. Close the lid and press START/PAUSE to resume the cycle.
Can I keep using it?Resume washing after the load has been redistributed and the washer can spin normally.
Repair usually required?Use Whirlpool support if the washer repeatedly reports an off-balance condition with properly distributed loads.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official manufacturer Product Help article for the complete manufacturer procedure.

Official source

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Whirlpool Top Load Washer uL: Quick Answer

What it means: Whirlpool identifies uL as an off-balance load condition that requires the load to be redistributed.

First thing to check

Wait for the washer lid to unlock if the washer has stopped.

Can I keep using it?

Resume washing after the load has been redistributed and the washer can spin normally.

Repair outlook

Use Whirlpool support if the washer repeatedly reports an off-balance condition with properly distributed loads.

If the code remains

Use the linked official manufacturer Product Help article for the complete manufacturer procedure.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: producthelp.whirlpool.com

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