Short answerWhirlpool appliances show faults as F-codes: F + number, E + number (for example F9E1). Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana and JennAir use the same platforms and the same codes, so this page works for them too. Find your appliance below, try the fix Whirlpool recommends, and order a part only if the code comes back.
Notice: The same code can mean different things
on different models. Example: dishwasher F9E1 is "long drain" on
current models but a diverter fault on an older platform. Check
your model's tech sheet (servicematters.com → Limited Access →
enter your model number).
How to clear a Whirlpool code
| Appliance | How to clear |
|---|---|
| Front-load washer | Press Pause/Cancel twice, then Power. For other F#E# codes: unplug for 5 minutes |
| Top-load washer | Press Start/Pause, then Start/Pause again to restart |
| Dryer | Breaker(s) off for 1 minute, then run Timed Dry and watch for 1 minute |
| Dishwasher | Cut power for 30 seconds. LED models flash the code with the Clean light: e.g. 9 flashes, pause, 1 flash = F9E1 |
| Range / oven | Breaker(s) off for 1 minute, then watch for 1 minute |
| Refrigerator | Unplug for 1 minute, make sure Cooling is on |
Washer codes (front-load and top-load)
| Code | Meaning | What to try | Likely part | Pro? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9E1 / Ld | Long drain | Check the hose for kinks, don't push it too deep into the standpipe, clean the pump filter | Drain pump, filter, hose | If it persists |
| F8E1 / LF / Lo FL | Low water flow, slow fill | Open both valves fully, check hoses, clean inlet screens | Water inlet valve | If it persists |
| F5E2 / LdL | Door or lid not locking | Clear anything blocking it; clean detergent build-up off the lock | Door lock / lid lock | If it persists |
| F5E3 / LdU | Door or lid won't unlock | Remove items from the lid; unplug 5 min | Door lock / lid lock | Yes |
| F7E1 | Front-load: motor speed sensing. Top-load: basket speed fault | Check shipping bolts removed, don't overload | Drive motor / motor control; speed sensor | If it persists |
| F3E1 | Water level (pressure) sensor | Check the pressure hose for kinks; unplug 5 min | Pressure sensor / hose | Yes |
| F0E5 / OFb / uL | Unbalanced load | Spread the load evenly, use Bulky cycle | — | No |
| Sud / Sd | Too many suds | Use HE detergent, less of it | — | No |
| HC | Hot and cold hoses reversed | Swap the hoses | Inlet hoses | No |
| F1E1 | Main control fault | Unplug 5 min | Main control board | Yes |
Dryer codes
| Code | Meaning | What to try | Likely part | Pro? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF / Check Vent / F4E3 | Airflow restricted | Clean the lint screen and the whole vent run; touch any key to clear | Vent / exhaust duct | Vent specialist if it persists |
| L2 / F4E4 | Low or no line voltage | Check both breakers and the cord install | House power, power cord | Electrician |
| F3E1 | Exhaust thermistor | Breaker off 1 min, then Timed Dry | Exhaust thermistor | Yes |
| F3E2 / F3E5 | Moisture sensor got no reading for 5 loads | Level the dryer, avoid tiny loads, use Auto cycles | Moisture sensor strips | If it persists |
| F4E1 | Heater or heater relay | Breaker off 1 min | Heating element / heater relay | Yes |
| F7E1 | Motor, control or wiring | Breaker off 1 min | Drive motor, control | Yes |
| ERR | Door not closed and latched | Close the door fully | Door switch / latch | If it persists |
Dishwasher codes
| Code (LED flashes) | Meaning | What to try | Likely part | Pro? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9E1 (9-1) | Long drain | Clean the filter, check the hose, remove the disposal knockout plug, clear the air gap | Filter, drain hose, drain pump | If it persists |
| F9E2 | Drain motor error | Check knockout plug and hose; power cycle | Drain pump | If it persists |
| F8E4 (8-4) | Water in the drip tray / overfill | Empty the tray, tighten the supply connection, press Cancel twice | Float switch, fill hose | If it persists |
| F8E5 (8-5) | Fill valve stuck open | Shut off the water, press Cancel, keep the door closed | Water inlet valve | Yes |
| F6E3 | Excess suds | Remove suds, run empty, use dishwasher detergent only | — | If it persists |
| F6E4 | Float switch | Level the dishwasher, power cycle | Float switch | If it persists |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error | Power cycle | Wash motor | If it returns |
| F4E2 / F4E3 | Heating error | Power cycle | Heating element | Yes |
| H2O | No water detected | Turn on the supply, check the hose | Inlet valve | If it persists |
Range and oven codes
| Code | Meaning | What to try | Likely part | Pro? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F3E0 | Oven temperature sensor, control or wiring | Breaker off 1 min | Oven sensor (about 1,000–1,200 Ω at room temperature) | If it persists |
| F1E0 | Oven control | Breaker off 1 min | Oven control board | Yes |
| F2E0 / F2E1 | Keypad disconnected or stuck key | Gas ranges: check the grates sit level; breaker off 1 min | Keypad / UI | If it persists |
| F5E0 / F5E1 | Door latch or switch (during Clean) | Breaker off 1 min | Door latch assembly | If it persists |
| F9 / F9E0 | Outlet or connection may be miswired | Have an electrician check a recent install | House wiring | Electrician |
| F8 | Meat probe not seated | Re-seat the probe | Meat probe | If it persists |
Not a fault: LOC (control lock), SAb / 5Ab (Sabbath mode), CAL (calibration), PF (power failure — press Cancel).
Refrigerator codes
| Code | Meaning | What to try | Likely part | Pro? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashing “F” | Control system error | Unplug 1 min, check Cooling is on | Whirlpool doesn't publish a part | If it persists |
| PO | Power outage, freezer reached 18°F or warmer | Press Measured Fill to confirm; check food safety | — | No |
| Ice maker E2 | Ice maker motor lost position | Check for an ice jam | Ice maker assembly | Yes |
| Ice maker E4 | No water reaching the mold | Check the supply and filter, look for a frozen fill tube | Water inlet valve | If it persists |
Find your model number
Washer: front-load — rim of the door opening; top-load — under the lid on the tub rim. Dryer: rim of the door opening. Dishwasher: left side of the tub frame. Range: oven frame or storage drawer. Refrigerator: inside the fresh-food section (left on top-freezer and French door, right on side-by-side). → Model Number Locator.
FAQ
What does F9E1 mean on a Whirlpool?
On washers and current dishwashers, a long drain: check the drain
hose, filter and pump.
How do I reset a Whirlpool washer error code?
Front-load: press Pause/Cancel twice, then Power. If it stays,
unplug for 5 minutes.
Are Maytag and Whirlpool codes the same?
Yes. Maytag uses the same platforms, codes and fixes; only the
support phone number differs.
What does AF mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
Restricted airflow: clean the lint screen and the full vent run.
What does F3E0 mean on a Whirlpool oven?
The oven temperature sensor, its wiring or the control.
Based on Whirlpool and Maytag official support pages and technical sheets. Last reviewed: September 2026.