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Whirlpool Washer error codes
Current records for this brand and appliance type, grouped by verified code pages and common symptom patterns.
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Display-code format
Whirlpool washer support may write a code as F8E1 or F8 E1, and some pages document reviewed aliases such as LF or Lo FL. Preserve all segments and use the model-specific source before treating two display forms as equivalent.
Official display-code reference · Verified 2026-07-22
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F8 E1Error code
Usually indicates that the washer is not detecting the expected incoming water.
F9 E1Error code
Most Whirlpool sources describe F9 E1 as a warning that the washer is taking too long to drain.
F21Error code
Whirlpool documents F21 as a warning that the front-load washer drain time is longer than expected.
SUDError code
Commonly logged when the front-load washer has too many suds.
F5 E1Error code
This code commonly appears when the front-load washer detected a door switch or door lock issue.
F5 E2Error code
Manufacturer guidance usually ties F5 E2 to a condition where the front-load washer door is not locking properly.
F5 E3Error code
Whirlpool documents F5 E3 on front-load washers as the door not locking properly. Check that the door is fully closed and clothing or shipping material is not blocking the latch.
F7 E1Error code
Most Whirlpool sources describe F7 E1 as a warning that the front-load washer motor cannot reach the expected speed for the selected cycle.
F0 E5Error code
Whirlpool documents F0 E5 as a warning that the front-load washer detected an off-balance load during spin.
F8 E2Error code
Commonly logged when the front-load washer detected a dispenser system problem.