Whirlpool
All Whirlpool Washing Machine Error Codes
Every known Whirlpool washing machine error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
31 error codes
F0 E2
The washer has detected too much water in the tub.
Advanced Fix
20–45 minutes
F0 E5
The load is unbalanced and the washer cannot spin safely.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
F1 E1
The main control board has detected an internal fault.
Professional Repair
30–60 minutes
F2 E1
The control board has detected a stuck button on the user interface panel.
Moderate Repair
20–45 minutes
F2 E2
The central control unit has detected an internal fault with the user interface electronics.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F3 E1
The washer's water level pressure switch is sending an out-of-range signal to the control board.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F3 E2
The washer's water temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed or is reading out of range.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F5 E1
The door switch is not detecting the door position correctly.
Moderate Fix
15–30 minutes
F5 E2
The door lock mechanism is not engaging properly.
Moderate Fix
15–30 minutes
F6 E1
The washer's main control board and motor control board have lost communication with each other.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F6 E2
The washer's main control board (CCU) is unable to properly communicate with other components.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F7 E1
The motor is not reaching the expected speed.
Advanced Fix
30–60 minutes
F7 E6
The motor control board cannot detect the position of the motor rotor.
Advanced Repair
60–120 minutes
F7 E7
The washer's drive motor is overheating and has triggered a thermal protection shutdown.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F8 E1
The washer is not detecting adequate water flow.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F8 E2
The washer has detected a problem with the detergent dispenser system.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F8 E3
The washer has detected that the water level inside the tub has exceeded the maximum safe level.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F9 E1
The washer cannot drain water within the expected time.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
Sd
Too much detergent or the wrong type is creating excess suds.
Easy Fix
5–15 minutes
F0 E1
The main control board has detected an internal communication error during operation.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F1 E2
The motor control unit (MCU) has detected an internal fault preventing normal operation.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F4 E1
The washer's control board cannot detect a proper response from the wash heater relay.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F5 E3
The washer's door or lid lock mechanism is unable to unlock after a cycle completes.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F5 E4
The washer has detected it ran multiple consecutive cycles without the door being opened between them.
Easy Fix
1–2 minutes
F7 E2
The washer has detected a problem with the motor or the motor control unit.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
60–120 minutes
F7 E5
The washer has detected a problem with the shifter assembly that switches between agitate and spin modes.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
60–90 minutes
F8 E6
The washer's water level sensor has detected that the water level is too high in the tub.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F9 E2
The control board has lost communication with the drain pump motor.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
rL
The washer has detected items inside the drum while running the Clean Washer (Affresh) cycle.
Easy Fix
1–2 minutes
Int
The wash cycle has been paused or interrupted by the user.
Easy Fix
1 minute
drn
The washer needs to drain but is unable to or is actively draining water from a previous interrupted cycle.
Easy Fix
5–15 minutes