Whirlpool Error Codes

27 error codes with step-by-step repair instructions and safety warnings.

Refrigerator 4Dishwasher 13Oven 6Microwave 4

Most Common Issues

Serious
F3E2 Oven
Oven temperature too high - overheating
F5E1 Oven
Door latch error - won't lock for self-clean
F9E0 Oven
Door lock error during self-clean cycle
PO Refrigerator
Power outage detected - needs reset

Refrigerator

4 codes
CF moderate
Communication error between boards
PO serious
Power outage detected - needs reset
PC moderate
Power failure communication error
SY moderate
System communication error between boards

Dishwasher

13 codes
F1E1 moderate
Control board error - stuck relay
F1E2 moderate
Control board memory error
F2E1 minor
Button/key stuck on control panel
F2E2 moderate
UI board communication error
F3E1 moderate
Water temperature sensor error
F3E2 minor
Turbidity sensor error - wash water clarity
F5E1 moderate
Door latch error - door not closing
F5E2 moderate
Door switch error
F6E1 moderate
Water supply error - not filling
F6E4 moderate
Water supply error - flow meter issue
F8E1 moderate
Drain error - water not draining
F8E4 moderate
Water leak detected in base
F9E1 moderate
Drain pump blocked or not running

Oven

6 codes
F1E0 moderate
Control board EEPROM communication error
F2E0 moderate
Oven temperature sensor open or shorted
F3E0 moderate
Oven temperature sensor open circuit
F3E2 serious
Oven temperature too high - overheating
F5E1 serious
Door latch error - won't lock for self-clean
F9E0 serious
Door lock error during self-clean cycle

Microwave

4 codes
F1E1 moderate
Control board error
F2E0 minor
Button/key stuck on touchpad
F3E1 moderate
Temperature sensor error
F5E1 moderate
Door switch error