ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesWhirlpool Compact front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Whirlpool compact front-load washer error code in the Whirlpool compact front-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
All Whirlpool compact front-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | No water detected. Also: F01 | Drain | See page |
| A10 | Long drain. Also: F03 | Drain | See page |
| F02 | Overflow condition. | Leak protection | Reset only |
| F05 | Temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Service |
| F06 | Motor tachometer failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F07 | Motor can't reach correct speed. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F13 | Door lock failure. | Door / lock | Reset only |
| F14 | Main electronic control board EEPROM error. The Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) on the main electronic control board is corrupted. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| F21 | Communication error between the main electronic control board and the motor control board. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F22 | Load detected during the washer cleaning cycle. The washer must be empty when running a washer cleaning cycle. | Control / electronics | See page |
| F23 | Water level pressure switch failure. | Water fill | Reset only |
| F24 | Overflow condition. | Leak protection | Reset only |
| F26 | Drain pump drive system error. | Drain | Reset only |
| F27 | Motor control board error. Also: F28 | Motor / drive | Reset only |
| F29 | Door switch failure. This code appears if the main electronic control board does not detect the door opening after 3 consecutive loads, indicating that the door switch may have failed. The code also displays when the door switch is open with the door locked. | Door / lock | Service |
| F30 | Door lock or door switch failure. The control detects that the door switch is open with the door locked. | Door / lock | See page |
| Fod | Excessive suds. | Suds / detergent | See page |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool compact front-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.