Whirlpool Error Codes
America's largest appliance maker. Also owns Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Jenn-Air.
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About Whirlpool Error Codes
This database covers 45 Whirlpool error codes across 5 appliance types: Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven. 16 of these codes are classified as high-severity or critical — meaning the appliance should not be run until the underlying issue is resolved.
America's largest appliance maker. Also owns Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Jenn-Air. Whirlpool appliances use the F-code diagnostic system — when a fault is detected, the appliance stops operation and displays an error code on the control panel.
Most Common Whirlpool Error Codes
F9E1
washer Error F9E1
Drain failure — cycle paused, water not draining
⚠ High Severity
F1E1
washer Error F1E1
Main control board failure
⚠ High Severity
F7E1
washer Error F7E1
Motor speed error — motor not reaching target RPM
⚠ High Severity
F1E2
washer Error F1E2
Motor control board failure
⚠ High Severity
F01
dryer Error F01
Main control board failure
⚠ High Severity
F26
dryer Error F26
Drive motor failure
⚠ High Severity
L2
dryer Error L2
Low or missing voltage on one leg of 240V supply
⚠ High Severity
F9E1
dishwasher Error F9E1
Drain pump failure — dishwasher not draining
⚠ High Severity
F6E4
dishwasher Error F6E4
Wash heater or heating element failure
⚠ High Severity