Whirlpool WTW8100BW warranty Error Code Appears in Display

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help -

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Incorrect dispenser

Clogged dispensers or laundry

Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing.

operation

products dispensing too soon.

 

Always select Fabric Softener option to assure proper dispensing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load dispensers before starting a cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

It is normal for small amounts of water to be remain in dispenser

 

 

at the end of the cycle.

 

 

Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder

 

 

in the dispenser. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature

 

 

if possible, depending on your load.

 

Liquid chlorine bleach not used in

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

 

dispenser.

 

Single-dose laundry

Adding laundry packet incorrectly.

Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding

packet not dissolving

 

clothes. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damage

 

 

to your garments.

Error Code Appears in Display

 

 

 

 

oL (overloaded) appears

Load too large.

If an overload is detected, the washer will drain any water and

in display

 

detergent in the washer. Remove several items and add HE

 

 

detergent. Close lid and press START/PAUSE.

uL (unbalanced load)

Load not balanced. The washer is

Allow the washer to continue. If the dial is flashing and the

appears in display

running a load-balance correction

washer has stopped, redistribute the load, close the lid, and

 

routine.

press START/PAUSE.

LF (too long to fill)

Washer taking too long to fill. Drain

Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain

appears in display

extends more than 4.5" (114 mm) into

hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape

 

standpipe.

over drain opening. See Installation Instructions.

Ld (too long to drain

Washer taking too long to drain

Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Use drain

water) appears in display

water. Drain extends more than

hose form and attach securely to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape

 

4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe.

over drain opening.

 

 

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above

 

 

the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See Installation

 

 

Instructions.

HC (hot and cold hoses

Hot and cold inlet hoses have been

This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate

reversed) appears in

installed incorrectly.

that cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and hot

display

 

water hose is connected to the cold water inlet.

Sd (Excess suds)

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is

Allow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent. Always

appears in display

running a suds reduction routine.

measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load

 

 

size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If the dial

 

 

is flashing, reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash

 

 

temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent.

dL (Lid cannot lock)

An item in the load may be keeping

Check for items directly under the lid.

appears in display

the lid from locking.

 

lid (Lid opened) appears

Washer lid left open.

Close the lid to clear the display. If the lid is left open for more

in display

 

than 10 minutes, the cycle will reset and water in the washer

 

 

will drain.

dU (Lid cannot unlock)

Objects on washer lid prevent it from

Remove objects, such as a basket of laundry, from the top of the

appears in display

unlocking.

washer.

F## code (F-type error

System error code.

Press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press

code) appears in display

 

START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again,

 

 

call for service.

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Contents Table of Contents Washer Safety WHAT’S NEW Under the LID? Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size SensingEcoboost option Control Panel and FeaturesHigh Efficiency HE detergent dispenser To turn Button Sounds either On or OffLiquid chlorine bleach dispenser Liquid fabric softener dispenserCycle Guide Cool Sort and prepare your laundry Add laundry products Using Your WasherLoad laundry into washer Helpful TipsAdd HE detergent to dispenser Press Power to turn on washerAdd liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Add liquid fabric softener to dispenserSelect cycle modifiers, if desired Select cycleSelect cycle options Press START/PAUSE to begin wash cycleCleaning Your Top Loading Washer Washer MaintenanceTo use washer again To winterize washerWasher not performing as expected TroubleshootingWater Leaks Troubleshooting Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do Troubleshooting Error Code Appears in Display Whirlpool Corporation Laundry Warranty Sécurité DE LA Laveuse Choix du détergent approprié Quoi DE Neuf Sous LE COUVERCLE?Power Button Bouton de mise sous tension Tableau DE Commande ET CaractéristiquesCycle Signal Button Bouton de signal de programme ECO Monitor Éco-MoniteurWash Temp Température de lavage Spin Speed Vitesse d’essoragePour activer ou désactiver le son des boutons Distributeur d’assouplissant de tissu liquide’essorage Saleté Disponibles Guide DE ProgrammesDe lavage Options disponiblesCouleurs Rinse/Drain Trier et préparer le linge Utilisation DE LA LaveuseAjouter les produits de lessive Conseils utilesVerser le détergent HE Dans le distributeur Sélectionner le programme Déverrouiller le couvercle pour ajouter les vêtements MARCHE/PAUSE pour démarrerLe programme de lavage Nettoyage de la laveuse à chargement par le dessus Entretien DE LA LaveuseRemise en marche de la laveuse Hivérisation de la laveuseFuites d’eau DépannageLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu Pause La laveuse ne se Types de vêtements à laver De blanchiment lorsqu’on charge et décharge la laveuse START/PAUSE Mise EN MARCHE/PAUSE Un code d’erreur apparaît sur l’afficheurGarantie DES Appareils DE Buanderie DE Whirlpool Corporation Assistance or Service