ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error Codes

Whirlpool Front Load Washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

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

Codes by system

Status / reminder

Whirlpool front load washer F0E1 (Clean Washer cycle: load detected) Whirlpool front load washer F0E7 (Clean Washer cycle: clothes detected) Whirlpool front load washer Int (cycle interrupted) Whirlpool front load washer Err (invalid input) Whirlpool front load washer CL (Clean Washer reminder)

Suds / detergent

Whirlpool front load washer F0E2 (excess suds) Whirlpool front load washer F8E3 (overflow) Whirlpool front load washer SUD (too many suds)

Water fill

Whirlpool front load washer F0E4 (water too hot) Whirlpool front load washer F20 (no or low water supply) Whirlpool front load washer F8E1 (not enough water detected) Whirlpool front load washer FH (no or low water supply)

Load balance

Whirlpool front load washer F0E5 (off-balance load)

Drain

Whirlpool front load washer F21 (drain problem) Whirlpool front load washer F9E1 (long drain time)

Door / lock

Whirlpool front load washer F22 (door lock issue) Whirlpool front load washer F5E1 (door switch) Whirlpool front load washer F5E2 (door not locking) Whirlpool front load washer F5E3 (door lock) Whirlpool front load washer F5E4 (door not opened for three cycles)

Motor / drive

Whirlpool front load washer F7E1 (motor speed sensing error) Whirlpool front load washer F7EC (overload / motor)

Dispenser

Whirlpool front load washer F8E2 (dispenser system) Whirlpool front load washer dET (dispenser cartridge not detected)

Power supply

Whirlpool front load washer PF (power failure)

All Whirlpool 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.

CodeOfficial meaningSystemOwner action
F0E1The Clean Washer cycle was started but the washer detected a load inside. Also: F0 E1, rL, F-34Status / reminderOwner checks
F0E2The washer detected too many suds and runs an automatic suds-reduction routine. Also: F0 E2Suds / detergentOwner checks
F0E4The washer senses the incoming water is too hot. Also: F0 E4Water fillOwner checks
F0E5A large unbalanced load reduced spin speed, so the cycle ran longer or the clothes are still wet. Also: F0 E5Load balanceOwner checks
F0E7Clothing was detected while the Clean Washer cycle was being run. Also: F0 E7Status / reminderOwner checks
F20There is a water inlet problem: no water, or not enough water, is reaching the washer.Water fillOwner checks
F21The washer has a drain problem.DrainOwner checks
F22The washer has a front door lock issue.Door / lockOwner checks
F5E1Whirlpool lists F5 E1 as a door switch error. Also: F5 E1Door / lockOwner checks
F5E2The door is not locking properly. Also: F5 E2Door / lockOwner checks
F5E3Whirlpool lists F5 E3 as a door lock error: the door is not locking properly. Also: F5 E3Door / lockOwner checks
F5E4The washer has run three cycles in a row without the door being opened. Also: F5 E4Door / lockOwner checks
F7E1The motor cannot reach the correct speed for the selected cycle. Also: F7 E1Motor / driveOwner checks
F7ECWhirlpool's troubleshooting for F7 EC centres on overloading. Also: F7 ECMotor / driveOwner checks
F8E1The washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Also: F8 E1, Lo FL, No Water DetectedWater fillOwner checks
F8E2There is a problem with the dispenser system. Also: F8 E2DispenserOwner checks
F8E3There is too much water or foam in the washer (overflow condition). Also: F8 E3Suds / detergentOwner checks
F9E1The washer is unable to drain correctly. Also: F9 E1DrainOwner checks
FHThere is a water inlet problem: no water, or not enough water.Water fillOwner checks
SUDThere are too many suds in the washer, so it extends the rinse to remove them. Also: SdSuds / detergentOwner checks
dETThe detergent dispenser cartridge is not detected.DispenserOwner checks
PFThe washer lost power during a cycle.Power supplyOwner checks
IntThe cycle was paused or canceled. The washer may take 20–30 minutes to stop spinning and drain.Status / reminderOwner checks
ErrThe cycle was changed while running, or a start was attempted with the door open.Status / reminderOwner checks
CLA reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle. It appears after 30 cycles.Status / reminderOwner checks
F0E3Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F0 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F1E1Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F1 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F1E2Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F1 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F2E1Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F2 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F2E2Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F2 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F3E1Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F3E2Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F3E3Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F3E5Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E5Control / electronicsReset only
F3E6Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F3 E6Control / electronicsReset only
F4E1Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F4 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F4E4Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F4 E4Control / electronicsReset only
F6E1Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E1Control / electronicsReset only
F6E2Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F6E3Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F6 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F7E2Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E2Control / electronicsReset only
F7E3Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E3Control / electronicsReset only
F7E6Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E6Control / electronicsReset only
F7E7Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E7Control / electronicsReset only
F7E8Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E8Control / electronicsReset only
F7E9Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 E9Control / electronicsReset only
F7EAWhirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: F7 EAControl / electronicsReset only
FCE0Whirlpool's help page for this code lists only a control reset. It does not publish a meaning. Also: FC E0Control / electronicsReset only
1h–12hDelay Wash active (not an error).Status / reminderService
LoCControl Lock active (not an error).Status / reminderService
Detergent Lowbulk dispenser needs detergent.Status / reminderService

Symptoms

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

Sources

  1. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E1 or rL - Front Load Washer (official)
  2. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  3. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  4. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E4 - Front Load Washer (official)
  5. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E5 - Front Load Washer (official)
  6. Whirlpool Product Help: F0 E7- Front Load Washer (official)
  7. Whirlpool Product Help: F1 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  8. Whirlpool Product Help: F1 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  9. Whirlpool Product Help: F20 - Front Load Washer (official)
  10. Whirlpool Product Help: F21 - Front Load Washer (official)
  11. Whirlpool Product Help: F22 - Front Load Washer (official)
  12. Whirlpool Product Help: F2 E1- Front Load Washer (official)
  13. Whirlpool Product Help: F2 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  14. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  15. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  16. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  17. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E5 - Front Load Washer (official)
  18. Whirlpool Product Help: F3 E6 - Front Load Washer (official)
  19. Whirlpool Product Help: F4 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  20. Whirlpool Product Help: F4 E4 - Front Load Washer (official)
  21. Whirlpool Product Help: F5 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  22. Whirlpool Product Help: F5 E2 - Error Code (official)
  23. Whirlpool Product Help: F5 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  24. Whirlpool Product Help: F5 E4 - Front Load Washer (official)
  25. Whirlpool Product Help: F6 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  26. Whirlpool Product Help: F6 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  27. Whirlpool Product Help: F6 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  28. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  29. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  30. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  31. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E6 - Front Load Washer (official)
  32. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E7 - Front Load Washer (official)
  33. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E8 - Front Load Washer (official)
  34. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 E9 - Front Load Washer (official)
  35. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 EA - Front Load Washer (official)
  36. Whirlpool Product Help: F7 EC - Front Load Washer (official)
  37. Whirlpool Product Help: F8 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  38. Whirlpool Product Help: F8 E2 - Front Load Washer (official)
  39. Whirlpool Product Help: F8 E3 - Front Load Washer (official)
  40. Whirlpool Product Help: F9 E1 - Front Load Washer (official)
  41. Whirlpool Product Help: FC E0 - Front Load Washer (official)
  42. Whirlpool Product Help: FH - Front Load Washer (official)
  43. Whirlpool Product Help: 1h%2C 2h%2C 3h....up to 12h - Front Load Washer (official)
  44. Whirlpool Product Help: CL Code - Front Load Washer (official)
  45. Whirlpool Product Help: Detergent Low - Front Load Washer (official)
  46. Whirlpool Product Help: Err - Error Code - Front Load Washer (official)
  47. Whirlpool Product Help: Int - Error Code (official)
  48. Whirlpool Product Help: LoC or LC - Front Load Washer (official)
  49. Whirlpool Product Help: Lo FL - Front Load Washer (official)
  50. Whirlpool Product Help: PF - Front Load Washer (official)
  51. Whirlpool Product Help: SUD or Sd - Front Load Washer (official)
  52. Whirlpool Product Help: dET - Front Load Washer (official)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.