Whirlpool · Washer
F8 E1 / LF / LO FL error-code guide
The washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water.
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Published Whirlpool washer guides
This hub contains 12 published guides for select Whirlpool washer error codes. Coverage is intentionally limited and does not include all codes or models.
No drain code—or no code at all? Use the washer won’t drain symptom guide.
Washer drains but will not complete spin? Use the washer will not spin guide.
Washer shakes, bangs, or moves? Use the washer shaking or vibrating guide.
Source-backed guides
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Each card links to a guide that separates the detected condition from possible causes, preliminary checks, limitations, and service boundaries.
Whirlpool · Washer
F9 E1 / DRN error-code guide
The washer is taking too long to drain water.
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F5 E2 / F5E2 error-code guide
The washer door or lid is not locking properly.
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Sud / Sd error-code guide
The Whirlpool washer detected excessive suds and may run a suds-reduction routine.
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dET error-code guide
The detergent cartridge is not detected in the dispenser.
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F0 E1 / rL / F34 error-code guide
The washer detected clothing or other items in the drum while the Clean Washer cycle was selected.
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F0 E5 error-code guide
The washer detected a load that could not be balanced normally for the expected spin.
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F7 E1 error-code guide
The washer control could not achieve or verify the expected motor speed for the selected cycle.
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F8 E2 error-code guide
The washer detected a problem with the detergent dispenser system.
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F8 E3 error-code guide
The washer detected too much water or foam in the basket or an overflow-related condition.
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F21 / F02 error-code guide
The washer is taking longer than expected to drain water.
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