Whirlpool washing machines fault codes
Every Whirlpool washing machines fault code we have documented, with what it means. Pick yours to see causes, checks and the parts involved.
● 18 codes documented
Whirlpool uses 18 fault codes on its washing machines, shown on the display when the machine stops — among them F01, F02, F03, F05, F06. Each one points to a specific part: on this page you find them all, with what they mean.
How to read the code on the display
On most Whirlpool appliances the code appears on the display when the cycle stops, or is spelled out by a sequence of blinking lights.
Write the code down before switching off: many machines clear it when unplugged, and without the code the fault has to be found from scratch.
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All Whirlpool codes
18 codes, in order. Click one to open its page.
| CODE | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|
| F01 | Electronic circuit board fault or motor circuit fault |
| F02 | Heating circuit error short circuit detected in heating circuit |
| F03 | Drain failure |
| F05 | NTC temperature sensor fault |
| F06 | Motor tachometer failure |
| F08 | Door lock fault |
| F09 | Heating element circuit fault |
| F11 | Communication error control unit |
| F12 | Communication or EEPROM fault (Dreamspace variant) |
| F13 | Dispenser circuit error |
| F14 | EEPROM failure |
| F15 | Motor control unit error |
| F16 | Drum lock position sensor fault (top-loading machines only) |
| F18 | Internal data error or excess foam detected |
| F26 | la lavatrice scarica sempre acqua |
| FA | AquaStop failure anti-flood device triggered or AquaStop hose fault |
| FH | Fill fault no incoming water detected or fill taking too long |
| FP | Drain failure machine unable to drain water within expected time |