What the appliance detected
Detected condition
The drying cycle was interrupted by a power failure.
What may contribute
Possible causes
- A household power interruption.
- The dryer losing power during a running cycle.
- A tripped breaker or other supply interruption.
Start conservatively
Safe preliminary checks
Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.
Record the message
- Write down PF before clearing it.
- Note whether the home had an outage or breaker trip.
Use normal controls
- Touch and hold Start to restart the cycle if the dryer is otherwise safe.
- Press Power to clear the display if you do not want to restart.
Stop if power problems repeat
- Check only normal household breakers or fuses.
- If PF repeats without an obvious outage, request service or qualified electrical help.
Actions not recommended
- Do not open electrical panels or dryer wiring areas.
- Do not ignore repeated power interruptions.
- Do not treat PF as proof of a failed dryer part.
When to stop and request service
- PF repeats without a known outage.
- The dryer has burning smell, sparks, heat damage, or unreliable power.
- Electrical diagnosis would be required.
Documented source
Official information reviewed
Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.
Whirlpool Product Help
Error Codes in Dryers
Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: August 17, 2026.
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