This set of fault codes for a massive range of Whirlpool washing machines and may not relate to models sold outside Europe, especially models sold in the USA.
These error codes may not relate to ALL Whirlpool washing machines. If you are unsure please ask in the forums as well as for all other Whirlpool washing machine fault codes.
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These fault codes are written for washing machine repairers and not for the general public by Whirlpool and they assume a certain level of competence on the part of the user in diagnostic routines. We have added some notes to try to assist you in determining the nature of the fault you have but, you will still need to investigate each failure on its own merits. For more help and advice on fault finding on a washing machine please refer to our washing machine fault finding guide from this link before you begin.
We have purposely not listed any Whirlpool washing machine spares in this article as there is a vast range of spares used by Whirlpool.
For spares, if it isn't glaringly obvious which one is required please contact us and ask and have the 12NC number from the rating plate of the washing machine. The 12NC number is like a VIN number on a car, it tells us exactly what part you need and using any other numbers or sizes can be tantamount to a guess. Using the 12NC ensures you get the correct part every time.
Please, don't guess or assume as spares can be altered on a production run with the same model number having several different alternative components used.
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FH |
No incoming water detected Check: Water tap, inlet valve, flowmeter, pressure switch |
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FA |
Aquastop failure Check: Aquastop switch |
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FP |
Failure to drain Check: Filter, drain pump, pressure switch |
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F05 |
NTC failure Wash thermistor |
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F06 |
Motor tacho not detected, no movement Check: Tacho generator, Motor |
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F07 |
Triac short circuit Motor control unit (electronic module) |
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F08 |
Heating element open circuit Check: Water heating element, relay, wiring |
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F09 |
Overflow Check: Pressure system, pressure switch or sensor |
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F10 |
Motor control unit Check: Electronic controller, motor thermal cut out |
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F11 |
Communications error Check: Wiring, electronic control units |
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F12 |
Heater element short circuit Check: Water heating element, relay, wiring |
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F13 |
Dispenser circuit fault Check: Dispenser actuator, wiring |
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F14 |
EEPROM failure Check: Electronic controller |
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F15 |
Motor control unit error Check: Electronic module |
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F16 |
Controller failure Check: Main electronic controller |
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F18 |
Controller failure Check: Main electronic controller |
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F20 |
Controller failure Check: Main electronic controller |
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F21 |
Controller failure Check: Electronic user control board |
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F22 |
Controller failure Check: Electronic user control board |
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Fdl |
Door lock error Check: Door lock actuator, door lock |
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Fdu |
Door unlock error Check: Door lock actuator, door lock |
Should you need more help and guidance please use the links from this article as most of them will help you to understand your Whirlpool washing machine a lot better and probably very much help you in diagnosing the fault you have. Of course there are many other articles on the site that will also help you do this.
In addition you can post in our washing machine forum after registering but please do pay heed to the information below before doing so and read the guides, they are there to help you.
You must understand certain things before you begin or attempt any repairs on your own and we want to make these points very, very clear to anyone that decides to investigate one of these or any other washing machines:
Please do note that manufacturers can and do change fault codes without notice and we cannot guarantee that these error codes will apply to your particular model as all codes apply to a wide range of appliances and not normally any one specific model. To determine if these fault codes do apply to your particular Whirlpool washing machine model please post a request to confirm this in the forums.
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