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Whirlpool Top Load Washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

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

Codes by system

Suds / detergent

Whirlpool top load washer F0E2 (over-suds detected) Whirlpool top load washer Sd (excess suds)

Load balance

Whirlpool top load washer F0E3 (overload) Whirlpool top load washer F0E5 (off-balance load) Whirlpool top load washer OFb (off-balance load) Whirlpool top load washer oL (overloaded)

Water fill

Whirlpool top load washer F0E4 (water too hot) Whirlpool top load washer F3E2 (hot and cold hoses reversed) Whirlpool top load washer F8E1 (not enough water detected / long fill) Whirlpool top load washer F8E6 (lid open during soak, or no hot water) Whirlpool top load washer HC (hot and cold hoses reversed)

Status / reminder

Whirlpool top load washer F0E7 (Clean Washer cycle: clothes detected)

Drain

Whirlpool top load washer F0E8 (water remains in tub) Whirlpool top load washer F9E1 (long drain)

Door / lock

Whirlpool top load washer F5E2 (lid lock obstructed) Whirlpool top load washer F5E4 (lid open) Whirlpool top load washer LdL (lid lock won't lock) Whirlpool top load washer LdU (lid can't unlock) Whirlpool top load washer Lid (lid left open)

Dispenser

Whirlpool top load washer F8E2 (bulk dispenser)

Power supply

Whirlpool top load washer PF (power failure)

All Whirlpool top 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.

CodeOfficial meaningSystemOwner action
F0E2The washer detected too many suds, so the load may not be fully rinsed or spun out. Also: F0 E2Suds / detergentOwner checks
F0E3The load is too heavy and an overload recovery cycle is running. Also: F0 E3Load balanceOwner checks
F0E4The washer senses the incoming water is too hot. Also: F0 E4Water fillOwner checks
F0E5The load is unbalanced or too large. Also: F0 E5Load balanceOwner checks
F0E7Clothing was detected while the Clean Washer cycle was being run. Also: F0 E7Status / reminderOwner checks
F0E8Too much water was left in the washer. Also: F0 E8DrainOwner checks
F3E2The hot and cold inlet hoses may be on the wrong inlets, or a supply is off. Also: F3 E2Water fillOwner checks
F5E2The washer can't engage the lid lock, possibly because something is obstructing the lid lock area. Also: F5 E2Door / lockOwner checks
F5E4The lid is open. Also: F5 E4Door / lockOwner checks
F8E1The washer isn't detecting the right amount of incoming water. Also: F8 E1, LFWater fillOwner checks
F8E2There is a problem with the bulk dispenser. Also: F8 E2DispenserOwner checks
F8E6Depending on the model, either the lid is open during a soak or no hot water was detected. Also: F8 E6Water fillOwner checks
F9E1The washer is taking too long to drain. Also: F9 E1, drn, LdDrainOwner checks
HCThe hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. The code shows at the end of the cycle.Water fillOwner checks
LdLThe lid isn't locking. An item in the load may be in the way. Also: dL, dLODoor / lockOwner checks
LdUObjects on the lid are stopping it from unlocking. Also: dUDoor / lockOwner checks
LidThe lid was left open. After 10 minutes the cycle resets and the water drains.Door / lockOwner checks
OFbThe load is out of balance and the washer couldn't correct it automatically. Also: ofb, uLLoad balanceOwner checks
oLThe load is too large.Load balanceOwner checks
PFA power failure interrupted the cycle.Power supplyOwner checks
SdThere are too many suds, so the washer is running a suds-reduction routine. Also: 5d, SudSuds / detergentOwner checks
F0E0Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F0 E0Control / electronicsReset only
F1E1Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F1 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F1E2Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F1 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F2E1Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F2 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F3E3Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F5E3Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F5 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F6E1Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F7E0Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E0Control / electronicsReset only
F7E1Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F7E5Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E5Control / electronicsReset only
F7E6Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E6Control / electronicsReset only
F8E3Whirlpool's help page for this code gives only a reset (or no detail). It does not publish a meaning. Also: F8 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F0E9Whirlpool lists F0E9 as: unbalanced load (see Whirlpool's balancing guide). Also: F0 E9Control / electronicsService
F2E2Whirlpool lists F2E2 as: keypad issue. Also: F2 E2Control / electronicsService
F2E3Whirlpool lists F2E3 as: possible control unit, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F2 E3Control / electronicsService
F2E4Whirlpool lists F2E4 as: user interface or wiring issue. Also: F2 E4Control / electronicsService
F2E5Whirlpool lists F2E5 as: user interface or wiring issue. Also: F2 E5Control / electronicsService
F3E1Whirlpool lists F3E1 as: water level not detected; possible control or wiring issue. Also: F3 E1Control / electronicsService
F3E5Whirlpool lists F3E5 as: mini dispenser; add detergent manually. Also: F3 E5Control / electronicsService
F5E1Whirlpool lists F5E1 as: door switch; make sure the lid is fully closed and unobstructed. Also: F5 E1Control / electronicsService
F6E2Whirlpool lists F6E2 as: control unit, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F6 E2Control / electronicsService
F6E3Whirlpool lists F6E3 as: control unit, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F6 E3Control / electronicsService
F7E2Whirlpool lists F7E2 as: control unit, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F7 E2Control / electronicsService
F7E4Whirlpool lists F7E4 as: shifter issue. Also: F7 E4Control / electronicsService
F7E7Whirlpool lists F7E7 as: control unit, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F7 E7Control / electronicsService
F7E9Whirlpool lists F7E9 as: main router, user interface or wiring issue. Also: F7 E9Control / electronicsService
FdWhirlpool lists Fd as: factory default settings restored (not an error).Control / electronicsService

Symptoms

Washer Not Draining Washer Not Filling All washers All Whirlpool error codes

Sources

  1. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E0 - Error Code (official)
  2. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E2 - Error Code (official)
  3. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E3 - Error Code (official)
  4. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E4 - Error Code (official)
  5. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E5 - Error Code (official)
  6. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E7 - Error Code (official)
  7. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E8 - Error Code (official)
  8. Whirlpool Product Help: F0E9 - Error Code (official)
  9. Whirlpool Product Help: F1E1- Error Code (official)
  10. Whirlpool Product Help: F1E2- Error Code (official)
  11. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E1- Error Code (official)
  12. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E2 - Error Code (official)
  13. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E3 - Error Code (official)
  14. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E4 - Error Code (official)
  15. Whirlpool Product Help: F2E5 - Error Code (official)
  16. Whirlpool Product Help: F3E1 - Error Code (official)
  17. Whirlpool Product Help: F3E2 - Error Code (official)
  18. Whirlpool Product Help: F3E3 - Error Code (official)
  19. Whirlpool Product Help: F3E5 - Error Code (official)
  20. Whirlpool Product Help: F5E1 - Error Code (official)
  21. Whirlpool Product Help: F5E2 - Error Code (official)
  22. Whirlpool Product Help: F5E3 - Error Code (official)
  23. Whirlpool Product Help: F5E4 - Error Code (official)
  24. Whirlpool Product Help: F6E1 - Error Code (official)
  25. Whirlpool Product Help: F6E2 - Error Code (official)
  26. Whirlpool Product Help: F6E3 - Error Code (official)
  27. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E0 - Error Code (official)
  28. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E1 - Error Code (official)
  29. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E2 - Error Code (official)
  30. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E4 - Error Code (official)
  31. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E5 - Error Code (official)
  32. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E6 - Error Code (official)
  33. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E7 - Error Code (official)
  34. Whirlpool Product Help: F7E9 - Error Code (official)
  35. Whirlpool Product Help: F8E1 - Error Code (official)
  36. Whirlpool Product Help: F8E2 - Error Code (official)
  37. Whirlpool Product Help: F8E3 - Error Code (official)
  38. Whirlpool Product Help: F8E6 - Error Code (official)
  39. Whirlpool Product Help: F9E1 - Error Code (official)
  40. Whirlpool Product Help: Fd - Error Code (official)
  41. Whirlpool Product Help: HC - Error Code (official)
  42. Whirlpool Product Help: LF - Error Code (official)
  43. Whirlpool Product Help: LdL - Error Code (official)
  44. Whirlpool Product Help: LdU - Error Code (official)
  45. Whirlpool Product Help: Ld - Error Code (official)
  46. Whirlpool Product Help: Lid - Error Code (official)
  47. Whirlpool Product Help: OFb or ofb - Error Code (official)
  48. Whirlpool Product Help: PF - Error Code (official)
  49. Whirlpool Product Help: Sd or 5d - Error Code (official)
  50. Whirlpool Product Help: Sud - Error Code (official)
  51. Whirlpool Product Help: dLO - Error Code (official)
  52. Whirlpool Product Help: dU - Error Code (official)
  53. Whirlpool Product Help: drn - Error Code (official)
  54. Whirlpool Product Help: oL - Error Code (official)
  55. Whirlpool Product Help: uL - Error Code (official)

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