Whirlpool washer Error Codes
Explanations follow official Whirlpool support pages.
- DLOLid lock will not lock / lid lock failure. Whirlpool Washer code DLO: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- DUThe lid cannot unlock because objects on the washer lid are preventing it. · also LDU
- ERRMessage shown when you try to change or modify a cycle while the washer is running, or try to start a cycle with the door open.
- F0E2Excessive suds were detected in the basket; the washer runs an automatic suds-reduction routine, so let it continue.
- F0E4The washer senses the water temperature is too hot, typically because the hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.
- F20Water inlet problem: no water or insufficient water supply detected. Whirlpool Washer code F20: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call
- F21Drain problem: the washer is not draining. Whirlpool Washer code F21: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F22Front door lock issue: the washer cannot lock the door. Whirlpool Washer code F22: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F5E1Door switch fault: the door must be completely closed with nothing blocking the door switch.
- F5E2The washer cannot engage the lid lock, possibly because of an obstruction in the lid lock area.
- F5E3Door lock fault; the official page directs a control power-cycle reset.
- F5E4The washer has run three consecutive cycles without the door being opened.
- F8E1The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water (low fill); the display may also show Lo FL, LF or No Water Detected. · also LOFL, LF, NOWATERDETECTED
- F8E3Overflow condition: too much water or foam in the washer. Whirlpool Washer code F8E3: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- F8E6Two possible meanings depending on the model: the lid is open during the soak cycle, or no hot water was detected.
- F9E1The washer is unable to drain correctly (long drain time). Whirlpool Washer code F9E1: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service. · also DRN
- FHWater inlet problem: no or insufficient water supply detected. Whirlpool Washer code FH: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- HCHot and cold inlet hoses installed reversed; the code appears at the end of the wash cycle.
- INTThe cycle was paused or cancelled; the washer can take 20-30 minutes to stop spinning and drain, and shows this code during that time.
- LDLong drain: drain pump system problem - the washer is taking too long to drain water.
- LDLLid lock will not lock (lid lock failure). Whirlpool Washer code LDL: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- LIDThe washer lid was left open. Whirlpool Washer code LID: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- SDExcessive suds in the washer; the washer runs a suds-reduction routine.
- SUDToo many suds in the washer; the washer extends the rinse time to remove them.