Washer Diagnostics

Whirlpool Washer
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your washer display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

F0E1 F0E5 F3E1 F3E2 F5E1 F5E2 F7E1 F7E5 F8E1 F8E3

All Codes

F0E1 F0E5 F3E1 F3E2 F5E1 F5E2 F7E1 F7E5 F8E1 F8E3 F9E1

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

F0E1 Overloaded washer Low The washer begins to spin but abruptly slows or stops before reaching full speed, leaving clothes soaking wet. View F0E5 Excess suds detected Low Dense white suds fill the drum and are clearly visible through the porthole door on front-load WFW models. View F3E1 Temperature sensor fault Medium The drum fills to the correct level but the cycle stops almost immediately and F3E1 is displayed on the panel. View F3E2 Moisture sensor fault Medium On combo washer-dryer models, the dry phase continues well past the expected time because the sensor cannot confirm the laundry is dry. View F5E1 Door switch fault Medium Pressing Start produces no response — the drum does not tumble and water does not enter the tub because the safety interlock is active. View F5E2 Door lock failure Medium The cycle countdown begins on the display but the door never locks — it can still be pulled open during the initial fill. View F7E1 Motor speed fault High The washer drains water correctly but the drum never accelerates, leaving clothes heavy with water at the end of the cycle. View F7E5 Shifter actuator fault Medium The wash and rinse portions of the cycle complete normally, but when the machine should accelerate to spin speed, it stops and displays F7E5. View F8E1 Long fill / no water Medium You can hear the inlet valve attempt to open but only a trickle or no water is visible entering the drum during the fill phase. View F8E3 Overflow / overfill fault High The tub fills past the normal maximum level and water may be visible pushing against the door boot seal on front-load WFW models. View F9E1 Long drain time Medium Opening the door or lid after F9E1 reveals several inches of water still sitting in the drum because the drain cycle did not complete. View

Whirlpool WasherError Codes