Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The washer stops mid-cycle, usually before a spin, and flashes F1 E2. This code stands for “Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error”. The main computer (CCU) is trying to talk to the motor driver (MCU), but there is … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The washer completes the wash cycle, but the clothes are soaking wet. Or, it makes a grinding noise and stops. The display flashes F7 E5. This code stands for “Shifter Fault”. The computer is trying to shift … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The washer fills, starts to spin, and then suddenly stops with a jerk. The display flashes F06. This code stands for “Drive Motor Tachometer Error”. Essentially, the main computer is sending power to the motor, but the … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You press the power button, lights flash erratically, or the washer stops mid-cycle with F6 E3. This stands for “Serial Communication Error”. Essentially, the User Interface (the buttons you press) and the Main Control Board (the computer) … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cycle ended (or paused), but the lid won’t open. The display flashes F5 E3. This stands for “Lid Unlock Failure”. The locking bolt is physically stuck in the “extended” position, or the motor burnt out while … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You press start, the washer makes a loud “Click… Click… Click…” sound, and then stops with F5 E2 flashing. This code stands for “Lid Lock Fault”. The computer tried to extend the locking bolt but failed. ⚠️ … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cycle finished, but the door is locked tight. The display flashes FdU or dU. This stands for “Door Unlock Failure”. The computer is trying to release the latch, but the mechanism is jammed or the solenoid … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You pull the handle, but it won’t budge. The display flashes FdL or dL. This stands for “Door Lock Failure”. The computer tried to lock (or unlock) the door 6 times and failed. Now your wet clothes … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You hit start, the washer runs for a bit, and then boom: F3 E2 flashes on the display. This error code specifically means “Inlet Water Temperature Sensor Fault”. The computer (CCU) thinks the water is either freezing … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If your Whirlpool washer refuses to start and flashes F5 E1, your machine isn’t broken—it’s just “confused” about whether the lid is safe. This code stands for “Lid Switch Fault”, meaning the washer thinks the lid is … Read more
