Whirlpool Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Washer will not start a cycle, display shows F01, sometimes accompanied by a relay clicking sound from control area.
Main Control Board EEPROM/Relay Failure
F02
Washer stops mid-cycle, will not drain, display shows F02 or F2, water remains in drum.
Long Drain / Drain Time-Out
F03
Washer stops and displays F03 or F3, may not advance from wash to rinse, sometimes with very hot or cold water behavior.
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
F05
Washer shows F05 or F5, may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often associated with door not locking or unlocking properly.
Door Lock / Door Switch Failure
F06
Washer displays F06 or F6, may not spin or may stop shortly after starting, sometimes with a humming motor sound.
Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Communication Error
F07
Washer shows F07 or F7, may not heat water or may stop mid-cycle, sometimes associated with F03 on some models.
Heater Relay Stuck / Heating Circuit Fault
F08
Washer displays F08 or F8, may fill continuously, not fill at all, or stop with water level issues.
Water Level / Pressure Switch Error
F09
Washer shows F09 or F9, often with water left in the drum or repeated attempts to drain.
Overflow / Long Drain Combined Fault
F11
Washer displays F11, may stop mid-cycle, sometimes accompanied by intermittent operation or random resets.
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU
F13
Washer shows F13, often related to dispenser issues such as no detergent/softener dispensing or water leaking from dispenser area.
Dispenser Circuit / Dispenser Motor Fault
F14
Washer displays F14, may not start or may freeze during cycle selection or start-up.
EEPROM Error on Main Control
F15
Washer shows F15, often associated with heater or drying function on washer-dryer combo models.
Heater Control Error / Drying Heater Fault
F21
Washer displays F21, long drain, water remains in tub, sometimes with a humming noise from the bottom front.
Long Drain / Drain Pump Failure
F22
Washer shows F22, door will not lock at the start of a cycle, or cycle will not begin.
Door Lock Error
F23
Washer displays F23, may stop mid-cycle, often associated with temperature or heating issues.
Heater or Temperature Sensor Error
F24
Washer shows F24, often early in the cycle, related to water temperature sensing.
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Out of Range
F25
Washer displays F25, may not spin properly or may stop during spin phase.
Drive Motor Tachometer Error
F26
Washer shows F26, may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes with door lock issues.
Door Switch Input Error
F27
Washer displays F27, may overfill or stop with excessive water in drum.
Overflow Condition
F28
Washer shows F28, may not start or may freeze during cycle, often on models with user interface and main control communication.
Serial Communication Error (CCU to UI)
F29
Washer displays F29, door will not unlock at end of cycle, clothes trapped inside.
Door Unlock Error
F30
Washer shows F30, often related to dispenser or load sensing issues depending on model.
Dispenser System Error / Load Sensor Error (model-dependent)
F31
Washer displays F31, may not spin or may have unbalanced load issues.
Motor Control / Speed Sensing Error
F32
Washer shows F32, often related to pressure switch or water level sensing.
Pressure Switch Failure
F33
Washer displays F33, may not fill or may stop with water level errors.
Pump Drive System Error / Water Level System Error (model-dependent)
F34
Washer shows F34, door will not lock at start of cycle.
Door Locking Failure
F35
Washer displays F35, often accompanied by SUD or SD, issues with water level and suds detection.
Analog Pressure Sensor Failure
F36
Washer shows F36, door lock or door switch circuit error.
Door Lock / Door Switch Circuit Failure
F37
Washer displays F37, water temperature sensor error on some models.
NTC Sensor Open/Short
F38
Washer shows F38, analog pressure sensor or water level sensor error.
Analog Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault
F40
Washer displays F40, communication or power supply error on some Whirlpool models.
ACU / CCU Power or Communication Fault
F41
Washer shows F41, motor control or drive system error on some models.
Motor Control Unit Failure
F70
Washer displays F70, no response from user interface or control, may be dead or unresponsive.
Central Control Unit (CCU) / User Interface Communication Error
F71
Washer shows F71, user interface or control mismatch error.
User Interface / CCU Mismatch or Failure
SUD
Washer displays SUD or SD, excessive suds in drum, extended rinse and drain times.
Excessive Suds Detected
Symptom
Top-load Whirlpool washer agitator does not move or only the bottom moves while the top is loose.
Worn Agitator Dogs / Agitator Cam Failure
Symptom
Top-load Whirlpool washer will not spin or agitate, but you hear a clicking noise from underneath.
Shift Actuator / Splutch Failure
Symptom
Washer display works but buttons are unresponsive or some keys do not register.
User Interface / Touchpad Failure
Symptom
Washer door or lid will not unlock at end of cycle, no error code displayed.
Door/Lid Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Short
Symptom
Washer fills and drains repeatedly without progressing, or seems to endlessly sense and not wash.
Load Sensing / Pressure System Malfunction
Symptom
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble, drum does not move during wash.
Drive Motor / Belt / Shifter Failure
Symptom
Washer has a persistent musty or moldy odor, especially in front-load models.
Biofilm / Mold Buildup in Tub and Dispenser
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the front or bottom during wash or spin.
Water Leak – Door Seal / Hoses / Tub Components
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes with detergent residue or not fully rinsed, even after normal cycles.
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Dispensing Issue
Symptom
Washer makes a loud roaring or grinding noise during spin, increasing with speed.
Tub Bearing Failure
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin, machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Failure
Symptom
Washer takes in water even when turned off, tub slowly fills over time.
Leaking Water Inlet Valve
Symptom
Washer will not drain, water remains in tub at end of cycle, no specific error code displayed.
Drain System Blockage / Pump Failure
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer will not spin or has very slow spin, clothes come out very wet.
Spin Cycle Failure / Unbalanced Load Control
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Washer will not start a cycle, display shows F01, sometimes accompanied by a relay clicking sound from control area.
|
Main Control Board EEPROM/Relay Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Washer stops mid-cycle, will not drain, display shows F02 or F2, water remains in drum.
|
Long Drain / Drain Time-Out | View Details |
| F03 |
Washer stops and displays F03 or F3, may not advance from wash to rinse, sometimes with very hot or cold water behavior.
|
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| F05 |
Washer shows F05 or F5, may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often associated with door not locking or unlocking properly.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| F06 |
Washer displays F06 or F6, may not spin or may stop shortly after starting, sometimes with a humming motor sound.
|
Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Communication Error | View Details |
| F07 |
Washer shows F07 or F7, may not heat water or may stop mid-cycle, sometimes associated with F03 on some models.
|
Heater Relay Stuck / Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F08 |
Washer displays F08 or F8, may fill continuously, not fill at all, or stop with water level issues.
|
Water Level / Pressure Switch Error | View Details |
| F09 |
Washer shows F09 or F9, often with water left in the drum or repeated attempts to drain.
|
Overflow / Long Drain Combined Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Washer displays F11, may stop mid-cycle, sometimes accompanied by intermittent operation or random resets.
|
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU | View Details |
| F13 |
Washer shows F13, often related to dispenser issues such as no detergent/softener dispensing or water leaking from dispenser area.
|
Dispenser Circuit / Dispenser Motor Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Washer displays F14, may not start or may freeze during cycle selection or start-up.
|
EEPROM Error on Main Control | View Details |
| F15 |
Washer shows F15, often associated with heater or drying function on washer-dryer combo models.
|
Heater Control Error / Drying Heater Fault | View Details |
| F21 |
Washer displays F21, long drain, water remains in tub, sometimes with a humming noise from the bottom front.
|
Long Drain / Drain Pump Failure | View Details |
| F22 |
Washer shows F22, door will not lock at the start of a cycle, or cycle will not begin.
|
Door Lock Error | View Details |
| F23 |
Washer displays F23, may stop mid-cycle, often associated with temperature or heating issues.
|
Heater or Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F24 |
Washer shows F24, often early in the cycle, related to water temperature sensing.
|
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Out of Range | View Details |
| F25 |
Washer displays F25, may not spin properly or may stop during spin phase.
|
Drive Motor Tachometer Error | View Details |
| F26 |
Washer shows F26, may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes with door lock issues.
|
Door Switch Input Error | View Details |
| F27 |
Washer displays F27, may overfill or stop with excessive water in drum.
|
Overflow Condition | View Details |
| F28 |
Washer shows F28, may not start or may freeze during cycle, often on models with user interface and main control communication.
|
Serial Communication Error (CCU to UI) | View Details |
| F29 |
Washer displays F29, door will not unlock at end of cycle, clothes trapped inside.
|
Door Unlock Error | View Details |
| F30 |
Washer shows F30, often related to dispenser or load sensing issues depending on model.
|
Dispenser System Error / Load Sensor Error (model-dependent) | View Details |
| F31 |
Washer displays F31, may not spin or may have unbalanced load issues.
|
Motor Control / Speed Sensing Error | View Details |
| F32 |
Washer shows F32, often related to pressure switch or water level sensing.
|
Pressure Switch Failure | View Details |
| F33 |
Washer displays F33, may not fill or may stop with water level errors.
|
Pump Drive System Error / Water Level System Error (model-dependent) | View Details |
| F34 |
Washer shows F34, door will not lock at start of cycle.
|
Door Locking Failure | View Details |
| F35 |
Washer displays F35, often accompanied by SUD or SD, issues with water level and suds detection.
|
Analog Pressure Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F36 |
Washer shows F36, door lock or door switch circuit error.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F37 |
Washer displays F37, water temperature sensor error on some models.
|
NTC Sensor Open/Short | View Details |
| F38 |
Washer shows F38, analog pressure sensor or water level sensor error.
|
Analog Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F40 |
Washer displays F40, communication or power supply error on some Whirlpool models.
|
ACU / CCU Power or Communication Fault | View Details |
| F41 |
Washer shows F41, motor control or drive system error on some models.
|
Motor Control Unit Failure | View Details |
| F70 |
Washer displays F70, no response from user interface or control, may be dead or unresponsive.
|
Central Control Unit (CCU) / User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| F71 |
Washer shows F71, user interface or control mismatch error.
|
User Interface / CCU Mismatch or Failure | View Details |
| SUD |
Washer displays SUD or SD, excessive suds in drum, extended rinse and drain times.
|
Excessive Suds Detected | View Details |
| – |
Top-load Whirlpool washer agitator does not move or only the bottom moves while the top is loose.
|
Worn Agitator Dogs / Agitator Cam Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top-load Whirlpool washer will not spin or agitate, but you hear a clicking noise from underneath.
|
Shift Actuator / Splutch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer display works but buttons are unresponsive or some keys do not register.
|
User Interface / Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer door or lid will not unlock at end of cycle, no error code displayed.
|
Door/Lid Lock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills and drains repeatedly without progressing, or seems to endlessly sense and not wash.
|
Load Sensing / Pressure System Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble, drum does not move during wash.
|
Drive Motor / Belt / Shifter Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a persistent musty or moldy odor, especially in front-load models.
|
Biofilm / Mold Buildup in Tub and Dispenser | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the front or bottom during wash or spin.
|
Water Leak – Door Seal / Hoses / Tub Components | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes with detergent residue or not fully rinsed, even after normal cycles.
|
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Dispensing Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes a loud roaring or grinding noise during spin, increasing with speed.
|
Tub Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin, machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
|
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes in water even when turned off, tub slowly fills over time.
|
Leaking Water Inlet Valve | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not drain, water remains in tub at end of cycle, no specific error code displayed.
|
Drain System Blockage / Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin or has very slow spin, clothes come out very wet.
|
Spin Cycle Failure / Unbalanced Load Control | View Details |
No matching codes found
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