Whirlpool
All Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Codes
Every known Whirlpool dishwasher error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
30 error codes
F1 E1
The dishwasher was unable to fill with enough water within the expected time frame.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F1 E2
The dishwasher's temperature sensor has detected water temperature that is abnormally low or high.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F2 E2
The dishwasher's leak sensor has detected water in the base pan, indicating a possible leak.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F3 E1
The dishwasher's thermistor or temperature sensor is reading an out-of-range value.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F3 E3
The dishwasher cannot heat the water to the required temperature within 25 minutes.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F4 E4
The dishwasher has detected an excessive amount of water in the tub, triggering overflow protection.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F5 E1
The dishwasher's control board has detected that the door switch is not functioning properly.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F5 E2
The door latch is not engaging or disengaging properly.
Moderate Fix
10–25 minutes
F6 E1
The dishwasher detects that incoming water temperature is incorrect or cannot be verified.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F6 E3
The dishwasher's main control board has lost communication with the user interface panel.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F6 E4
The float switch detected a water level issue.
Moderate Fix
15–30 minutes
F7 E1
The dishwasher's flow meter is not registering water flow during the fill cycle.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F8 E1
The dishwasher is draining too slowly.
Moderate Fix
15–30 minutes
F9 E1
The water diverter motor is not functioning correctly.
Advanced Fix
30–60 minutes
F2 E1
The dishwasher has detected a stuck key or button on the control panel.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F3 E2
The dishwasher's heating element or thermistor has failed, preventing proper water temperature for cleaning.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F4 E1
The dishwasher's leak detection system has been triggered, indicating water where it should not be.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F6 E2
The dishwasher cannot fill with water within the expected time, indicating a water supply or inlet valve problem.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F9 E2
The dishwasher's drain system has detected abnormal readings indicating a drain path or sensor issue.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F8 E2
The dishwasher's optical water indicator (OWI) or turbidity sensor has failed, preventing it from measuring water cleanliness.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F1 E3
The main control board's memory (EEPROM) has a read or write failure.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
20–40 minutes
F2 E3
The water temperature is not increasing during the heating phase.
Moderate DIY Repair
25–45 minutes
F4 E2
The dishwasher is not receiving enough water during the fill cycle.
Moderate DIY Repair
15–30 minutes
F4 E3
The dishwasher is draining and filling simultaneously due to improper drain hose installation.
Easy DIY Fix
10–20 minutes
F5 E3
The door latch switch is not sending the correct signal to the control board.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F7 E2
The wash motor is drawing too much current or is stalled.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F8 E3
The detergent dispenser motor is not operating correctly.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–35 minutes
F9 E3
The spray arm diverter valve is stuck or not switching between upper and lower wash arms.
Moderate DIY Repair
25–45 minutes
F6 E5
The soil/turbidity sensor that measures water cleanliness has failed.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F10 E1
The drying fan motor is not running or is running at incorrect speed.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–35 minutes