Whirlpool washing machine error codes – Front & top load washing machines
16 codes from the Whirlpool service manual, with what each one means and the usual causes. Not an official manufacturer list - confirm with the model manual.
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F01
Control board fault (front load)
What our technician checks
- Voltage fluctuation, board.
F02
Drain problem (front load)
What our technician checks
- Filter, hose, pump.
F05
Water temperature sensor (front load)
What our technician checks
- Thermistor, wiring.
F06
Motor communication / tacho error (front load)
What our technician checks
- Motor, wiring.
F08
Heating error (front load)
What our technician checks
- Heater, sensor, wiring.
F09
Overflow (front load)
What our technician checks
- Inlet valve, pressure switch, pressure tube.
F13
Door lock error (front load)
What our technician checks
- Latch, lock, wiring.
F21
Long drain (front load)
What our technician checks
- Pump, filter, hose.
F24
Water temperature not read correctly
What our technician checks
- Sensor, wiring.
F27
Pressure switch / water level fault
What our technician checks
- Switch, tube, connector.
LD
Long drain (top load)
What our technician checks
- Drain hose, filter.
LF
Long fill (top load)
What our technician checks
- Water pressure, inlet valve.
UL
Unbalanced load (top load)
What our technician checks
- Laundry distribution.
DL
Lid lock problem (top load)
What our technician checks
- Lid lock.
OL
Overloaded drum
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Hot and cold hoses reversed
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