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Look up the code on your appliance's display: the cause, what you can check yourself, and whether you need a technician.

282 codes found · 282 in the library

F0 E2 Whirlpool · Washer

Too many suds

Cause: Too much detergent, or non-HE detergent in an HE washer.

What to do: Let the washer finish its rinse routine. Use only HE detergent and less of it.

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F0 E5 Whirlpool · Washer

Off-balance load

Cause: The load has shifted to one side of the basket.

What to do: Open the lid, spread the laundry evenly and restart.

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F1 E1 Whirlpool · Washer

Main control fault

Cause: The main electronic control has an internal fault.

What to do: Unplug the washer for 2 minutes. If the code returns, the control board needs diagnostics.

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F21 Whirlpool · Washer

Long drain

Cause: The drain pump filter is clogged or the drain hose is kinked.

What to do: Unplug the washer, open the lower access panel and clean the pump filter. If the code returns, the pump needs replacing.

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F3 E1 Whirlpool · Washer

Pressure sensor fault

Cause: The water level sensor or its hose is faulty or disconnected.

What to do: The pressure hose and sensor need checking by a technician.

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F5 E2 Whirlpool · Washer

Door won't lock

Cause: The door lock assembly is faulty or something is caught in the latch.

What to do: Make sure nothing is caught in the door and close it firmly. If the code stays, the lock needs replacing.

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F6 E2 Whirlpool · Washer

Communication error

Cause: The main control and the motor control are not talking to each other.

What to do: Unplug for 2 minutes. If it returns, the wiring harness and boards need testing.

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F7 E1 Whirlpool · Washer

Basket speed fault

Cause: The motor can't reach the expected speed: overloaded basket, worn drive or faulty motor sensor.

What to do: Remove some laundry and restart. If it returns, the drive system needs service.

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F7 E5 Whirlpool · Washer

Shifter fault

Cause: The shifter that switches between agitate and spin has failed or lost its signal.

What to do: The shifter assembly needs replacing.

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F8 E1 Whirlpool · Washer

No water detected

Cause: The faucets are closed, the inlet screens are clogged or the pressure is low.

What to do: Open both faucets fully and check the inlet hose screens. If it continues, the inlet valve needs testing.

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F8 E3 Whirlpool · Washer

Overflow condition

Cause: The washer is overfilling: the inlet valve is stuck open or the pressure sensor is misreading.

What to do: Turn off both water faucets and unplug the washer. The inlet valve and pressure sensor need testing.

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HC Whirlpool · Washer

Hot and cold hoses reversed

Cause: The hot and cold inlet hoses are connected to the wrong faucets.

What to do: Swap the two inlet hoses at the back of the washer.

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LF Whirlpool · Washer

Long fill

Cause: Water is entering too slowly: faucets partly closed, kinked hoses or clogged inlet screens.

What to do: Open both faucets fully, straighten the hoses and clean the inlet screens.

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OL Whirlpool · Washer

Overloaded

Cause: There is too much laundry in the basket.

What to do: Remove several items and restart the cycle.

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PF Whirlpool · Washer

Power failure

Cause: Power was interrupted while a cycle was running.

What to do: Press Start to resume the cycle.

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Sd Whirlpool · Washer

Suds detected

Cause: Too much detergent is creating excess foam.

What to do: Wait for the suds routine to finish. Use less HE detergent next time.

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dL Whirlpool · Washer

Door or lid lock fault

Cause: The lock can't engage, often because something is in the way or the lock has failed.

What to do: Check nothing is caught in the door or lid. If the code stays, the lock needs replacing.

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uL Whirlpool · Washer

Unbalanced load

Cause: The washer is trying to rebalance the load.

What to do: Let it finish. If it stops, redistribute the laundry by hand.

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3C Samsung · Washer

Motor fault

Cause: The drive motor is overloaded or its sensor has failed.

What to do: Reduce the load and restart. If it returns, the motor needs service.

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4C Samsung · Washer

No water coming in

Cause: A faucet is closed or the inlet hose is kinked.

What to do: Open the faucets, straighten the hoses and rinse the inlet screens. If nothing changes, the inlet valve is faulty.

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4C2 Samsung · Washer

Hot water on the cold inlet

Cause: The hot water hose is connected to the cold inlet.

What to do: Swap the inlet hoses so cold water feeds the cold inlet.

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5C Samsung · Washer

Water is not draining

Cause: The pump filter is full of debris or the pump has failed.

What to do: Drain the water through the emergency drain tube and clean the filter.

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9C1 Samsung · Washer

Voltage problem

Cause: The supply voltage is too low or too high.

What to do: Plug the washer directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord. If it continues, have the outlet checked.

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