ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesWhirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer Error Code F2 E3: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer error code F2 E3 means: Mismatch of main electronic control board and user lnterface control. This code is for models with a digital display. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.
Source: Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].
Quick facts
| Code | F2 E3 |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer |
| System | Control / electronics |
| Meaning (service chart) | Mismatch of main electronic control board and user lnterface control. This code is for models with a digital display. [1] |
| Keep using it? | Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair |
| DIY-safe? | Owner checks only (listed below) |
| Support | Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538 |
| Source document | Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) |
On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ
What error code F2 E3 means on a Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer
Mismatch of main electronic control board and user lnterface control. This code is for models with a digital display. [1]
This is a control / electronics code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.
How to fix Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer error code F2 E3 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (F2 E3) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your belt-drive top-load washer and order the right parts.
- Check the replacement part numbers. Check the replacement part numbers and reorder the correct part.
- Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
- Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F2 E3 comes back after these checks, stop using the washer for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.
The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.
Parts that may be involved
Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.
- Main electronic control board
- User interface control
When to call a technician
- It normally occurs when an incompatible control component (Main Electronic Control board or User Interface control) is replaced in the console.
- Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
- The appliance is under warranty: contact Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538 first
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code F2 E3 mean on a Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer?
The Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer error-code chart lists F2 E3 as follows: Mismatch of main electronic control board and user lnterface control. This code is for models with a digital display.
Is it safe to keep using the Belt-drive top-load washer with F2 E3?
Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.
Can I fix Whirlpool Belt-drive top-load washer error F2 E3 myself?
Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538.
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool belt-drive top-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.