Whirlpool Electronic control model dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Whirlpool electronic control model dryer error code in the Whirlpool electronic control model dryer 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 electronic control model 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.
| Code | Meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF | Power failure. A power failure occurred during the cycle. | Power supply | Reset only |
| E1 | Thermistor failure. | Heating | Service |
| E2 | Thermistor failure. | Heating | Service |
| E3 | User interface control panel and main electronic control board mismatch. This code appears if a replacement control part is incorrect. | Control / electronics | Service |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool electronic control model dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.