ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesWhirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer error code in the Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538.
Codes by system
Water fill
All Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| LF | Long fill. Also: F8 E1 | Water fill | Owner checks |
| Sd | Excessive suds. Also: F0 E2 | Suds / detergent | Service |
| F0 E3 | Overload. The size of the load exceeds the washer's capacity. | Control / electronics | See page |
| F0 E4 | Spin limited by water, temperature,. This code displays when the water temperature is too high during the final spin. | Heating | Service |
| F0 E5 | Unbalanced load. The basket should not bounce up and down more than once when pushed. | Load balance | See page |
| F1 E1 | Main electronic control board failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F1 E2 | Main electronic control board failure. This code signals a failure in the motor control circuit of the main electronic control board. The impeller should rotate freely. | Control / electronics | See page |
| F1 E3 | Mismatch of the main electronic control board and the user interface control. The code appears when you install the wrong user interface control. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F2 E1 | Stuck button. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F2 E3 | User interface control or main electronic control board mismatched. The code appears when you install the wrong user interface control or main electronic control board. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F2 E4 | User interface control error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| F2 E5 | User interface failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F3 E1 | Water level signal out of range. The water level detector is a component of the main electronic control board. | Water fill | See page |
| F3 E2 | Water temperature sensor failure. The water temperature sensor is a component on the water valve assembly. | Heating | Service |
| F5 E1 | Lid switch error. This code displays when the lid switch detects an open lid with the lid locked. | Door / lock | Service |
| F5 E2 | Lid won't lock. | Door / lock | Reset only |
| F5 E3 | Lid won't unlock. This will usually break the lid lock/switch. | Door / lock | Reset only |
| F5 E4 | Lid not opened, between loads,. The main electronic control board doesn't detect the lid opening between loads. | Door / lock | Service |
| F6 E2 | Communication error. This code signals a communication failure between the user interface control and the main electronic control board. Also: F6 E3 | Control / electronics | Service |
| F7 E0 | Loss of electrical power. | Power supply | Reset only |
| F7 E1 | Loss of power during, spin mode,. This fault code displays when power is lost during the spin mode. The washer pauses for 5 minutes to allow the spin basket to stop before continuing the cycle. | Motor / drive | Reset only |
| F7 E2 | Drive motor failure. The impeller should rotate freely. | Motor / drive | See page |
| F7 E3 | The clutch engaged the spin basket during the wash cycle. The clutch should only engage the spin basket during the spin cycle. | Motor / drive | Reset only |
| F7 E4 and F7 E5 | Clutch failure. The clutch failed to engage the spin basket in the spin mode. | Motor / drive | Reset only |
| F7 E6 | Drive motor circuit failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F7 E7 | Motor not able to reach target rpm. An unbalanced load can also cause the F7E7 error code. The basket should not bounce up and down more than once when pushed. | Motor / drive | See page |
| F7 E8 | Overheated motor. The water level and load size detection systems may need calibrating if water level is too low for the selected cycle. A defective drive motor will overheat. | Motor / drive | See page |
| F7 E9 | Locked rotor. The motor doesn't move when activated. | Motor / drive | See page |
| F8 E3 | Overflow or flood condition. The electronic control senses a water level that exceeds washer capacity. A leaking water valve can cause the F8E3 code. | Leak protection | See page |
| F8 E6 | Water hazard. This fault code displays when the main electronic control board senses water in the tub with the lid open for more than 10 minutes. A leaking water inlet valve fills the tub when the washer is off. | Water fill | Service |
| F9 E1, F9 E2, drn | Long drain time. This code is displayed when the water level does not change after the drain pump runs. Also: dr | Drain | Reset only |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio top-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.