ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesWhirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer error code in the Whirlpool Duet Sport 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 Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | Main control board EEPROM error. The Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) on the main electronic control board is corrupted. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| F11 | Motor control board failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F20 | Not filling. | Water fill | See page |
| F21 | Will not drain. The washer failed to drain within 8 minutes. | Drain | Reset only |
| F22 | Door lock failure. | Door / lock | Service |
| F23 | Heating element failure. | Heating | Service |
| F24 | Water temperature sensor error. | Heating | Service |
| F25 | Drive motor tachometer error. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F26 | Door switch error. The control detects that the door hasn't opened for 3 consecutive cycles or the door switch indicates the door is open with the door lock engaged. | Door / lock | Service |
| F27 | Overflow. The drain pump runs constantly in an effort to drain the water and the door stays locked. | Leak protection | Service |
| F28 | Communication error between the main electronic control board and the motor control board. A bad door lock/switch prevents the motor control board from getting power, resulting in the F28 code. The cabinet has grounding switches on the front and back. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F29 | Door unlock error. | Door / lock | See page |
| F30 | Dispenser system failure. | Dispenser | Service |
| F31 | Motor control board failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| F33 | Drain pump relay failure on the main electronic control board. | Drain | Service |
| rL | Load inside the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. The spin bearing is a component of the outer tub and isn't available as a separate part. | Control / electronics | See page |
| Sd | Excessive suds. The cycle goes into a suds kill routine by filling the tub with water and then tumbling the clothes. | Suds / detergent | See page |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.