Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer Error Code F1 E3: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer error code F1 E3 means: Control console and electronic control board mismatch. [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 Cabrio steam dryer error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	F1 E3
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer
System	Control / electronics
Meaning (service chart)	Control console and electronic control board mismatch. [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 Cabrio steam dryer error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code F1 E3 means on a Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer

Control console and electronic control board mismatch. [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 Cabrio steam dryer error code F1 E3 (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (F1 E3) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your cabrio steam dryer and order the right parts.
Use your dryer model number. Use your dryer model number to check the part number for the replacement part.
Do a power reset. Unplug the dryer and install the correct part for your model.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F1 E3 comes back after these checks, stop using the dryer 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 Cabrio steam dryer 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.

Electronic control board
Control console

When to call a technician

This code appears when you replace the control console or the electronic control board using the wrong part.
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

Frequently asked questions

What does error code F1 E3 mean on a Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer?

The Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer error-code chart lists F1 E3 as follows: Control console and electronic control board mismatch.

Is it safe to keep using the Cabrio steam dryer with F1 E3?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer error F1 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 Cabrio steam dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.