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.
F00
Drain pump triac failure
- Issue:
- Check drain pump triac on main PCB
- Check drain pump
- Check wiring
- 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.
FH
No incoming water detected
- Issue:
- Check water tap on incoming water pipe
- Check inlet valve
- Check flowmeter
- Check 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.
FA
Aquastop failure
- Issue:
- Check Aquastop 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.
FP
Failure to drain
- Issue:
- Check drain pump filter for blockages or obstruction
- Check drain pump
- Check 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.
F5
NTC (thermistor) failure
- Issue:
- Check wash thermistor
- Check connections to wash thermistor at both the PCB and thermistor
- 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.
F6
Motor tacho not detected, no motor action
- Issue:
- Check motor tacho generator
- Check wiring and connections to the motor and PCB
- Check motor
- 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.
F7
Triac short circuit
- Issue:
- Check motor control unit (electronic module)
- 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.
F8
Heating element open circuit
- Issue:
- Check water heating element for continuity
- Check relay if fitted
- Check wiring
- 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.
F9
Overflow
- Issue:
- Check the detergent being used and ensure that there has been no overdose causing excessive foam
- Check pressure system
- Check pressure switch or sensor
- Check wiring to pressure 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.
F10
Motor control unit or motor thermal safety operated
- Issue:
- Check electronic controller
- Check motor thermal cut out
- 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.
F11
Communications error
- Issue:
- Check wiring between boards where more than one is fitted
- Check electronic control units
- 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.
F12
Heater element short circuit
- Issue:
- Check water heating element
- Check relay where fitted
- Check wiring
- 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.
F13
Dispenser circuit fault
- Issue:
- Check dispenser actuator
- Check wiring
- 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.
F14
EEPROM failure
- Issue:
- Check electronic controller
- 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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