Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Whirlpool High-Efficiency Washing Machine Error Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Whirlpool High-Efficiency Washing Machine (HE).
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F/H
Not filling
- Issue:
- Make sure that both water supply valves behind the washer are fully open. In winter, check the fill lines for freezing. Check the drain system for a siphon problem. If the water inlet valve assembly is defective, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/02
Takes a long time to drain
- Issue:
- Remove excess suds; the washer can't drain excessively sudsy water. Unplug the washer and check the large item filter in the drain pump for a clog. If the drain pump is defective, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/05
Water temperature sensor
- Issue:
- Unplug the washer and check the wiring going to the water temperature sensor. If the wiring is sound, replace the temperature sensor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/06
Motor tachometer
- Issue:
- Unplug the washer and check the wiring between the motor control board and the drive motor. Check the wire harness connection between the motor control board and the main control board. If the wiring connections are okay, the the drive motor or the motor control board might have failed.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/09
Overflow
- Issue:
- The drain pump runs constantly in an effort to drain the water. Unplug the washer and, if the washer is overfilled, check the water inlet valve assembly for proper shut-off of water flow. If the water inlet valve assembly is defective, replace it. If the washer is empty when this error code appears, replace the water-level pressure switch.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/10
Motor control board overheated
- Issue:
- Unplug the washer and check the wiring connections on the motor control board. Check the drive system for problems. If the wiring and the drive system are sound, the motor control board usually needs to be replaced.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/11
Serial communication error between main electronic ontrol board and motor control board
- Issue:
- Check the connections on the main control board, motor control board and drive motor. If there are no connection problems, the motor control board and/or the main control board usually need to be replaced.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/13
Dispenser circuit error
- Issue:
- The dispenser can't move into position. You usually hear the dispenser system shifting constantly before this code is displayed. Unplug the washer and check the mechanical linkage on the dispenser housing. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/14
Main control board EEPROM error
- Issue:
- The Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) on the main electronic control board is corrupted. Unplug the washer for 5 minutes, restore power and see if the code clears. If not, the replace the main electronic control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/15
Motor control board error
- Issue:
- Unplug the washer. Check the wire harness connections on the motor control board. Make sure that the drive motor connections are secure. If there's no wiring connection problem, the motor control board usually needs to be replaced.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
Sud
Exessive suds
- Issue:
- If you see excessive suds in the washer, start using the right amount of high-efficiency (HE) detergent.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/dL
Door lock error
- Issue:
- The door can't lock. Check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection. If there are no problems, you usually need to replace the door lock assembly.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
F/dU
Door unlock error
- Issue:
- The washer won't unlock. Check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection. If there are no problems, you usually need to replace the door lock assembly.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Whirlpool Washing Machine Repairs in London.
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