ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesWhirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer error code in the Whirlpool Duet Alpha 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 Duet Alpha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUDS | Excessive suds. The cycle goes into a suds kill routine by filling the tube with water and then tumbling the clothes. | Suds / detergent | See page |
| F0 E1 | Load detected during the washer cleaning cycle. The washer must be empty when running a washer cleaning cycle. | Control / electronics | See page |
| F1 E1 | Main control board failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F1 E2 | Motor control board error. | Motor / drive | Reset only |
| F2 E3 | Main control board mismatch or main control board failure. The code appears when you install the wrong main control board. | Control / electronics | Service |
| F3 E1 | Water level pressure switch failure. | Water fill | Reset only |
| F3 E2 | Temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Service |
| F4 E0 | Water heater failure. | Heating | Service |
| F5 E1 | Door switch failure. This code appears if the control does not detect the door opening after 3 consecutive loads, indicating that the door switch failed. The code also displays when the door switch is open with the door locked. | Door / lock | Service |
| F5 E2 | Door lock failure. The door can't lock. | Door / lock | Reset only |
| F5 E3 | Door unlock error. The washer won't unlock. | Door / lock | Service |
| F6 E1 | Communication error between the main control board and motor control board. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F6 E2 | Communication error between the main control board and the user interface control. This code signals a communication failure between the user interface control and the main electronic control board. Also: F6 E3 | Control / electronics | Service |
| F7 E1 | Motor tachometer failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F7 E2 | Motor or motor control board overheated. | Motor / drive | See page |
| F8 E0 | Steam valve failure. | Control / electronics | See page |
| F8 E1 | No water detected. | Drain | Reset only |
| F8 E2 | Dispenser failure. The dispenser can't move into position. | Dispenser | Reset only |
| F8 E3 | Overflow condition. | Leak protection | Reset only |
| F8 E4 | Low water flow. The flow meter detects a long fill time. | Drain | See page |
| F9 E1 | Long drain time. | Drain | Reset only |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.