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Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Whirlpool dryer error code we have verified against Whirlpool's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538.

Codes by system

Venting / airflow

Whirlpool dryer AF (restricted airflow / Check Vent)

Power supply

Whirlpool dryer L2 (low or no line voltage) Whirlpool dryer PF (power failure)

Sensors

Whirlpool dryer F3E2 (moisture sensor)

Door / lock

Whirlpool dryer ERR (door not latched)

All Whirlpool dryer 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.

CodeOfficial meaningSystemOwner action
AFThe lint screen or vent is clogged, or the vent is crushed, kinked or has too many turns. The dryer keeps running, but drying is poor. Also: Check Vent, F4E3Venting / airflowOwner checks
L2There may be a problem with the home power supply that stops the heater from turning on. The dryer still runs. Also: F4E4Power supplyOwner checks
F3E2Five loads in a row were dried without the moisture sensor registering data. Also: F3 E2, F3E5SensorsOwner checks
ERRThe door isn't fully closed and latched, so the dryer won't run.Door / lockOwner checks
PFA power failure interrupted the drying cycle.Power supplyOwner checks
LocWhirlpool lists Loc as: Control Lock on (not an error); hold the Control Lock key for 3 seconds.Control / electronicsService
F1E3Whirlpool lists F1E3 as: possible control unit or wiring issue. Also: F1 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F1E4Whirlpool lists F1E4 as: possible control unit or wiring issue. Also: F1 E4Control / electronicsReset only
F1E5Whirlpool lists F1E5 as: possible control unit or wiring issue. Also: F1 E5Control / electronicsReset only
F2E1Whirlpool lists F2E1 as: keypad issue. Also: F2 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F2E2Whirlpool lists F2E2 as: keypad or control issue. Also: F2 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F2E4Whirlpool lists F2E4 as: possible user interface or wiring issue. Also: F2 E4Control / electronicsReset only
F2E5Whirlpool lists F2E5 as: possible user interface or wiring issue. Also: F2 E5Control / electronicsReset only
F3E1Whirlpool lists F3E1 as: exhaust thermistor. Also: F3 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F3E3Whirlpool lists F3E3 as: inlet thermistor. Also: F3 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F4E1Whirlpool lists F4E1 as: heater or heater relay problem. Also: F4 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F6E1Whirlpool lists F6E1 as: communication error: main control, user interface or wiring. Also: F6 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F7E1Whirlpool lists F7E1 as: motor, control or wiring problem. Also: F7 E1Control / electronicsReset only
-:--Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
0EWhirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
0gWhirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
3EWhirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
6EWhirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
E1Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
E2Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
E3Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning.Control / electronicsReset only
F1E1Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: F1 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F3E4Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E4Control / electronicsReset only
F6E2Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F6E3Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F9E2Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: F9 E2Control / electronicsReset only
FCE1Whirlpool's page for this code gives a power reset only and does not publish a meaning. Also: FC E1Control / electronicsReset only

Symptoms

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Sources

  1. Whirlpool Product Help: AF or Check Vent - Dryer (official)
  2. Whirlpool Product Help: %3A-- (dashes in the display) - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  3. Whirlpool Product Help: 0E - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  4. Whirlpool Product Help: 0g - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  5. Whirlpool Product Help: 3E - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  6. Whirlpool Product Help: 6E - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  7. Whirlpool Product Help: ERR - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  8. Whirlpool Product Help: L2 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  9. Whirlpool Product Help: Loc - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  10. Whirlpool Product Help: PF - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  11. Whirlpool Product Help: E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  12. Whirlpool Product Help: E2 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  13. Whirlpool Product Help: E3 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  14. Whirlpool Product Help: F1E3 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  15. Whirlpool Product Help: F1E5 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  16. Whirlpool Product Help: F1 E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  17. Whirlpool Product Help: F1 E4 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  18. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E1 Error Code - Dryer (official)
  19. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E2 Error Code - Dryer (official)
  20. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E4 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  21. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E5 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  22. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  23. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E2 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  24. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E3 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  25. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E4 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  26. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E5 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  27. Whirlpool Product Help: F4 E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  28. Whirlpool Product Help: F4 E3 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  29. Whirlpool Product Help: F4 E4 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  30. Whirlpool Product Help: F6E3 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  31. Whirlpool Product Help: F6 E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  32. Whirlpool Product Help: F6 E2 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  33. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  34. Whirlpool Product Help: F9 E2 - Error Code - Dryer (official)
  35. Whirlpool Product Help: FC E1 - Error Code - Dryer (official)

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