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Whirlpool Washing Machine Fault Codes
Browse the available Whirlpool washing machine fault codes in one place, then open the exact code page for the likely meaning, safe first steps, and when to stop troubleshooting.
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Fault codes
20
Issue categories
6
Related guides
0
Common problems in this cluster
motor drive problems
Start with F06, then compare 3 related code pages in this cluster.
drainage problems
Start with F05, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
power and control problems
Start with F01, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
door lock problems
Start with F13, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
heating problems
Start with F04, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
pressure and level problems
Start with F10, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
Common fault categories
motor drive (4)
drainage (3)
power and control (3)
door lock (2)
heating (2)
pressure and level (2)
Most searched / most useful codes
F01 meaning and fix
Electronic control board or power control fault
F02 meaning and fix
Water leak or anti-flood condition may be detected
F12 meaning and fix
Control board communication fault
F14 meaning and fix
EEPROM or control memory fault
F03 meaning and fix
Temperature sensor reading is outside the expected range
F04 meaning and fix
Heating system is not warming water as expected
F05 meaning and fix
Drainage or pump-out fault
F06 meaning and fix
Motor tachometer or drive feedback fault
F07 meaning and fix
Motor control circuit fault
F08 meaning and fix
Heater circuit or heating relay fault
F09 meaning and fix
Software or control fault
F10 meaning and fix
Pressure sensor or water-level signal fault
All fault codes in this cluster
20 code pages currently available for this brand and appliance cluster.
| Code | Meaning | Issue type | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | Electronic control board or power control fault | power control | high |
| F02 | Water leak or anti-flood condition may be detected | overflow leak | high |
| F03 | Temperature sensor reading is outside the expected range | sensor | medium |
| F04 | Heating system is not warming water as expected | heating | medium |
| F05 | Drainage or pump-out fault | drainage | medium |
| F06 | Motor tachometer or drive feedback fault | motor drive | medium |
| F07 | Motor control circuit fault | motor drive | medium |
| F08 | Heater circuit or heating relay fault | heating | medium |
| F09 | Software or control fault | pcb control | medium |
| F10 | Pressure sensor or water-level signal fault | pressure level | medium |
| F11 | Pump or drain circuit communication fault | drainage | medium |
| F12 | Control board communication fault | power control | high |
| F13 | Dispenser or door-control fault on selected models | door lock | medium |
| F14 | EEPROM or control memory fault | power control | high |
| F15 | Motor control or drive-board fault | motor drive | medium |
| F18 | Excess foam or detergent dosing issue | drainage | medium |
| F20 | Water inlet or fill-time fault | fill water | medium |
| F21 | Motor or drum movement fault | motor drive | medium |
| F22 | Door lock or door switch fault | door lock | medium |
| F23 | Pressure switch or anti-flood fault | pressure level | medium |