Whirlpool Front Load Washer: Error Codes, and Troubleshooting Mode & Diagnostics

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • I have a pretty new Whirlpool WFW5620HW Front Load Washing Machine that is having issues. In this video, you're going to find out how to look up error codes, what they mean, and some rudimentary ideas on how to fix them.
    The secret diagnostic mode will give you a few ideas on how to solve your washing machine woes. I will show you how to get into a few different secret modes in the washing machine, what they do, and how you may want to use them to hopefully troubleshoot your Whirlpool Front Load Washer.
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    Timeline
    00:00 - Introduction and Overview
    00:41 - How to Activate Diagnostic Mode
    01:57 - Entering the Error Code Mode
    03:01 - Error Code List
    03:35 - Manual Parts Testing & Quick Test Cycle
    06:04 - Other Tests & HMI Test
    06:58 - Troubleshooting Guide
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  • @luisgallegos1265
    @luisgallegos1265 2 місяці тому +3

    Sir you are a Genius. Many videos are on UA-cam on error codes but your video is the absolute best. I was about to call the expensive repair man or buy a new washer. But because of your amazing video I saved between $200 to $500.00 dollars. My wife sends you a great big thank you.

  • @tok5806
    @tok5806 Рік тому +8

    Have this exact washer. Went to do a load and had nothing on the panel. Found this video, followed your instructions, and am currently sitting by it watching it work! Thank you so much!
    Thankful Nana

    • @pytacora
      @pytacora 15 днів тому

      what was your issue bc mine doing the same no display

  • @eyesonthetrail592
    @eyesonthetrail592 Рік тому +4

    Ben, Thank You for making this video, you just saved me a ton of money and time! Similar to what you described, my black keys were almost entirely unresponsive, so I used the white keys to access the diagnostic mode just like you showed, reviewed and wrote down my error codes, then reset/cleared the codes like you showed, then hit the power button a couple of times and everything lit up like normal. I was then able to start the machine and it seems to be running as good as new again. THANK YOU!

  • @gclifestyle933
    @gclifestyle933 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Ben, you're a lifesaver. Saved me a service call and possibly having to buy another washer. I have a slightly different model WFW6620HC0 in question and the front control panel went out suddenly. Tried all possible reset procedures found online...non worked. Came across this video and tried entering the Diagnostic Mode as described with the three buttons (black and white) but non worked so I tried the last three (white) buttons "Extra Rinse" "Pre Soaked" and "Load & Go" in the same sequence as Ben described and VOILA! Used the third button to cycle thru the error codes and cleared them. Tried exiting the Diagnostic Mode by pressing the Power button but that didn't work so I just unplug the cord and plug it back in a few mins later and everything worked like a charm. Subscribed and ten thumbs up for Ben!

  • @justinnoll3838
    @justinnoll3838 6 місяців тому +2

    THANK YOU! Saved me another service call! The service tech was just here a few weeks ago and basically did the same thing for $155. This time I did it myself!

  • @owenmonroe4911
    @owenmonroe4911 Рік тому +2

    Thanks you! Great information! In my case I just had to unplug my machine, but I love being able to read the error codes now.

  • @rickv.11
    @rickv.11 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, this saved me as I couldn't find original manuals for this machine. Well Done.

  • @loveshakconni
    @loveshakconni Рік тому +1

    dear ben i could hug you big time!!! this has happened to me 3 times now when we have a short power out. the first two times the washer was under warranty.
    both times under warranty they put in a new drain pump and recirculator. thinking it was the what happened the third time i swapped out the drain pump assembly and.....
    that wasn't it this time. i was ready to spend 3K on a new set washer and dryer. as i was ready to enter my credit card number i said to myself, i am gonna give it one more go, and i found your video!!! it happens to be the exact washer mine is the 6620 model but your 3 button sequence worked and i am again washy clothsy lol!!! i was searching youtube earlier by model number, maybe add that to your heading! i am glad i searched that one more time, you are great !!!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!
    signed, the most fixenest mom in the whole world!

    • @pytacora
      @pytacora 15 днів тому

      how did you fix it pls

  • @jlee_5533
    @jlee_5533 8 місяців тому +1

    My 4 year old Whirlpool washer stopped working literally two days ago. The power is on but the start button doesn't work. It's a laundry machine and you use it every once in a week at least. I tried to figure out why and how this happened, so I opened the top panel, of course not much but only seeing the green light blinking on the control board which is useless. I contacted the Whirlpool CS, and wasted my time for nothing since all they said was to contact the local technician which will take days to come. I decided to just buy a new one from LG since my mom had one single model since 1997 when my parents built a new house as a gift, still running (recently motor failed and my dad got a refurbished one and replaced it).
    But then I found this video. This is great, I mean how to diagnosis is the matter I needed to know but Whirlpool CS didn't tell me for "customer's safety issue and any possible damage to the appliance" - I already said if it doesn't work, then I will just disassemble the entire machine and get rid off it, I don't know what more damage can be happened.
    Now I have another way to "try". You are awesome, Ben. Thank you so much, Whirlpool really should appreciate and reward your work, especially the way you prolong the life span of the products more than the manufacturer.

  • @pearlllg
    @pearlllg Рік тому +1

    Thank you! You just saved me a huge headache! Next time an ice storm shuts down the power, I will unplug this baby before the power comes back on. It’s working great now! Thank you!

  • @annblc784
    @annblc784 Рік тому +1

    This is an excellent video, thank you so much Ben for sharing your knowledge

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya Рік тому +4

    Whirlpool Headquarters
    Benton Harbor Michigan…
    For 10 years, 3 days a week, I stayed at the Inn at Harbor Shores Hotel in Benton Harbor.
    At the bar in the evening, I regularly had chats with whirlpool engineers, designers, vice presidents, etc from all over the world.
    I regularly asked all of them what’s happened???
    Why has everything became so complex???
    Why is everything junk???
    The general explanation I was given was engineers simply design in unnecessarily complex operations to keep them employed!
    WOW !!!

  • @LNU19
    @LNU19 6 місяців тому

    I have this exact washer. My dryer started making a squeaking sound and we called in our warranty. They sent out a repairman who not only did NOT fix the squeaking but messed around with the control panel when he did not have to. Now my dryer has to run two times for 1 load to get dryer and during the run both the "more time" and "less time" buttons are lit up. I definitely don't want to call them out again but I would like my dryer fixed. Thank you I will watch this video in completion more than once for sure

  • @boudreauxlaurie
    @boudreauxlaurie Рік тому

    Hi Ben, I have this exact model and it has completely shut off and door is locked. I'm not sure if it displayed an error code during cycle since the washer is in the garage. I unplugged the washer for a while to see if it would reset but no results, still no power to unit. Any suggestions is appreciated!

  • @tomasbaezjr89
    @tomasbaezjr89 6 місяців тому

    Very helpful video. Thank you. I have s question, I have the same style and model washer, but my issue is that when I start my wash cycle the sensing light is not on, and it would not spin, there's a growling sound and no water comes out either. In test mode it only spins counterclockwise.

  • @kathleenardiri5331
    @kathleenardiri5331 11 місяців тому +1

    Extremely Helpful. Thank you for the video.

  • @martinotesta4271
    @martinotesta4271 Рік тому +2

    Dude, thank you!! That information was very helpful.

  • @toriegrenier3985
    @toriegrenier3985 Рік тому +1

    This was a very helpful video, thank you

  • @jacquesrondeau5388
    @jacquesrondeau5388 8 місяців тому +2

    Ben, Thank You for making this video, one of my washers was throwing an F6E3 error code after swapping out the filler modules unplugging wasn't resetting/clearing codes; Followed your demo to reset/cleared the codes like you showed, then power cycled her and now she running as good as new again. THANK YOU SIR!

  • @Pugslythepug92020
    @Pugslythepug92020 6 місяців тому

    Hello Ben, Thank you for this video. Did you made a video for the dryer error codes for this particular model? Please let me know, thank you in advance.

  • @mplevine2
    @mplevine2 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great video! Can someone please explain how to adjust the "customer-focused dryness level" on model WHD862CHC0? Ever since a now-retired technician changed some settings, mine keeps running for 1-2 hours even after the clothing is totally dry. Many thanks!

  • @wilfredochirinos7905
    @wilfredochirinos7905 Рік тому +3

    Excelente su explicación muchas gracias que Dios le siga bendiciendo para que continúe compartiendo sabiduría con sus prójimos gracias muy bueno el video

  • @typhanierivera649
    @typhanierivera649 Рік тому +1

    Although I don’t have the same washer I was able to execute this perfectly, thanks !

  • @cendygorman1911
    @cendygorman1911 5 місяців тому +1

    Same here!!! i was freaking out Thank you so much Ben!!!!

  • @justinluc5796
    @justinluc5796 2 роки тому +1

    Does the thee button sequence work on all front load whirlpool washer? I have whirlpool compact washer W5090JWO and I can’t get into the diagnostic mode.

  • @mariasullins6276
    @mariasullins6276 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, very helpful information.

  • @catajones-yl5eb
    @catajones-yl5eb 5 місяців тому +1

    You really helped me.thanks a lot for sharing this information.You are wonderful ❤

  • @PwndByAchick
    @PwndByAchick Рік тому +1

    Nice video I have my whirlpool and it is causing f27 code what is this ?

  • @g.kneewhoudini4869
    @g.kneewhoudini4869 Рік тому +1

    how do you reset the factory presets? can you do this in diagnostic mode?

  • @javiervalenciano5692
    @javiervalenciano5692 Рік тому

    I have an Amana front load cloth washer model number NFW5800HWG using it for the first time. I am doing towels and I do not know how much it can wash safely in one setting. What do you recommend?

  • @kavuli
    @kavuli 12 днів тому

    Thank you for this very helpful video. I have one of these washer at home and since we installed a water softener, I get the LoFL code during rinse cycle ONLY. When I run the diagnostics, everything works fine. When I run a quick cycle everything works fine. Only when I go with the Normal program, the washer fills OK, starts washing and about an hour into the program throws a LoFL code. I cannot find what's wrong. When I bypass the water softener system, everything works fine. Any ideas where I could look?

  • @melpineda7223
    @melpineda7223 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Ben! Great video, congrats. I bought that exact washer machine about 6 months ago and now it doesn't turn on. I made sure that we have electricity in that particular area and everything we have is working as normal, but the washer machine...greetings from Panama City

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому

      Check voltage/electric going to the board. Its possible a wire came out that is preventing it from booting up.

    • @Duweez586
      @Duweez586 Рік тому

      Try putting it in trouble shoot mode, it gives it a hard atart

    • @joanfergusonfaust1618
      @joanfergusonfaust1618 Рік тому

      Mine has a small red key and the letters Loc what can I do

    • @ryancarlisle5945
      @ryancarlisle5945 11 місяців тому

      ​@@joanfergusonfaust1618hold the extra rinse button for 3 seconds. Probably just in lock mode.

  • @ericflores4761
    @ericflores4761 Рік тому

    Just bought the same washer on this video and it’s getting stuck on the last 1 min of cycle until it over heats any idea why it’s getting stuck on the last minute of the cycle? Thanks

  • @jesspresley6660
    @jesspresley6660 9 місяців тому +1

    Dude…. You saved the day with this video. Thank you for you creating this content

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad it helped!

    • @jesspresley6660
      @jesspresley6660 9 місяців тому

      @@bensappliancesandjunk do you know anything about a PF (Power Failure) Code? I have done so much reading about it online but haven’t found anything. My breaker box has no bad fuses or tripped breaker. I am so confused.

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  9 місяців тому

      @@jesspresley6660 usually PF is just when the breaker has been turned off/on and the machine got triggered with a power failure code. Usually you can just cancel out and be OK. Very routine code.

  • @bethbaier3380
    @bethbaier3380 Рік тому +3

    OMG…thank you!! Pressing the 3 keys in a row did not work to get into diagnostics. I used the white keys but was unable to press three in a row as some keys would not “ding”. However the Pre-soak key showed me numbers…so I was able to long press the Pre-soak key for about 3 seconds. It counted down to 1 and voila!! the machine is miraculously working. 🤪😀

  • @krispersaud7855
    @krispersaud7855 11 місяців тому

    Helped me out alot thank you

  • @leslieplata2870
    @leslieplata2870 Рік тому +1

    Hi, my washer is showing FLLow, what does that means??
    Hope you can help me!!

  • @ejseq
    @ejseq Рік тому +1

    I have the Model:WFW560CHW0. It shows the f6e2 error. I can't scroll through the test features. The HMI works. Tried reset sequence but doesn't work. Power off over night doesn't work.
    Any suggestions?

  • @bryangolomb1716
    @bryangolomb1716 Рік тому +1

    How’s it going. My machine turns on and everything but it will not let me hold and start the cycle. How can I fix this?

  • @absalemdmsy9905
    @absalemdmsy9905 Рік тому

    Hello,
    I have Whirlpool washer AWO/C8-1200,and after testing many times ,the error code F23 remains.What you recommend me to clear the troubleshoots
    Best Regards
    DYSA

  • @brendaowens9961
    @brendaowens9961 5 місяців тому

    I have this same machine. I did not like it till I watched your videos. Thank you

  • @miguel360x1
    @miguel360x1 3 місяці тому

    Thank you because of your video I got my machine working again. The only problem was that once I clear all the codes I had to unplug the electrical cord from the back for about 12 Seconds. Thank you

  • @luissanchez783
    @luissanchez783 Рік тому

    Thank you sir!

  • @codymcclure7362
    @codymcclure7362 Рік тому

    Happen to know what the menu means when you hold down the temp and soil buttons? Model wfw 5605mw0

  • @Deenong
    @Deenong 6 місяців тому

    Hi Ben, when on Human Machine Interface Test my black buttons do not respond to press but the white buttons respond. Ive also cleared the error codes but when trying to get out of the diagnostic mode I would have to turn it off from the circuit breaker due to the plug being inaccessible.
    Im not able to run a manual test either because the Start button does not respond.
    Could it be the black panel itself thats faulty? Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

  • @liaoweiching
    @liaoweiching Місяць тому

    Thanks Ben for making this video! My washer on control lock and it had no way to clear it! I stumbled upon your video and gave it a shot! I entered the secret mode, couldn’t understand it even more, and I was devastated to turn it off! Luckily it was successfully turned off after pressing the power button and the control lock was cleared!!!!! And it’s functioning properly! Not recommending the watchers here to do the same thing, it was just a fluke I guess😊

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  Місяць тому +1

      Nice! I am going to make a new video on the control lock feature soon as there is in fact, an issue with the control board sometimes if the lock doesn't come undone

  • @lvl88661
    @lvl88661 2 роки тому +1

    Good job bens 👍

  • @hal8tappo
    @hal8tappo Рік тому

    Hello Ben I've got no codes but it still doesn't work. In the test cycle rinse does not work at all

  • @SDJ0104
    @SDJ0104 Рік тому +1

    Hi Ben! Have you ever come across a non listed error code? I have a newer model of the front load washer displayed in this video, and in the middle of some wash cycles it will beep and display 3 dashes "-:--" where the remaining time should typically displayed. It still completes the cycle, but I haven't noticed this happening until recently. Have had the washer a little over a year now. Any help would be great!

    • @shoyrushoyru
      @shoyrushoyru Рік тому

      I have the same exact issue on my 4 year old whirlpool washer. The cycle seemingly completes, but instead of displaying "END" it displays three dashes. This happens at least twice a week, as I have a family of 6 who are constantly washing on most days. Maybe a small handful of times the machine showed the three dashes possibly without completing the cycle--as clothes still smelled dirty or smelled strongly of detergent.
      I have also experienced that during cycle selection, the touch buttons for optional selections sometimes refuse presses until I change my cycle and come back and try again, to which they usually respond. I'm talking something like setting a normal cycle, and then going to change the temperature of the wash, but the machine beeps and won't let me change temperature as if its locked in place-- when the machine hasn't even been started yet. Overall, I've been locked out of pushing many buttons occasionally in the past--where the machine just beeps at me and refuses to take any presses--resulting in having to power the machine off and on again.
      Other times even the power button ceases to respond, and I had to unplug the machine from the wall and plug it back in. Somehow I want to blame a software issue potentially? As the issue doesn't happen all the time and has no permanent failures, as the buttons work majority of the time... It's definitely confusing.
      Software issues peak my interest again, as my matching dryer also has the same issues with the control buttons at times. It's almost as if parts of the control board lock up when you press buttons in an order it doesn't like--only to snap out of it when you make a big change like selecting a different cycle, or just powering the machine off and on again.
      I've got model WFW8620HC1, if that's at all relevant to your own troubleshooting similarities.

  • @tigereyes3583
    @tigereyes3583 Рік тому

    You are awesome!
    I was about ó return it t the store

  • @TheCoachDave
    @TheCoachDave 5 місяців тому

    Have have this model. Im getting an F6E3 error code. So i did test 07... to spin the drum. All of the pumps went off but the drum did not spin. Then i get the F6E3 error code again, which is to change the ACU control panel. Are we sure that is all, or do i have to do i have to consider the rotor and stator as well???
    Any guidence would be greatly appreciated.

  • @user-te2zc8hl4y
    @user-te2zc8hl4y 11 місяців тому

    I tried all suggested for loc and could not get the machine to turn on at all. Even after unplugging then trying the sequence of buttons again

  • @donnabellorado6132
    @donnabellorado6132 Рік тому

    How do I remove Loc error code from my washer? Thank you

  • @richardbruno201
    @richardbruno201 Рік тому

    How do we remove the drain pump for this one

  • @juancarlosjuarez5646
    @juancarlosjuarez5646 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Ben I have a Frigidaire refrigerator double door that sweat inside the food section and the other side it cover with little ice what’s the problem there?

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому

      Sounds like excess ice build up in the freezer side that may be creeping over to the refrigerator side. Check behind the freezer panel for extreme ice build up or damaged components.

  • @keishaben8316
    @keishaben8316 Рік тому

    Mine says 5d with a red lock sign on the left, anyone knows what that means and what I can do about it?

  • @cwa107
    @cwa107 11 місяців тому

    I too want to thank you for this video. Whirlpool customer service is anything but interested in servicing the customer. All they want to do is schedule a service visit. I do have one question for you if I may - I have this exact same model. It retains any wash mode modifiers indefinitely. The manual indicates that unplugging the washer for 30 seconds should reset it to defaults, but IT DOES NOT. I have literally left it unplugged for hours and it still retains the modified wash modes. Does the service manual offer a factory reset key press sequence? If so, I'd be forever in your debt as my modes are frequently out of source and getting back to defaults with the manual matrix is tedious. Thanks!!

  • @Limuel62
    @Limuel62 2 роки тому +10

    Had a whirlpool a step up from that machine and after the first year it was down more times than operating, suffice to say it was replaced.

    • @lisal8696
      @lisal8696 Рік тому +1

      We only made it to 6 weeks, and it's been down. I'm getting a repair person next week . We had an issue very recently with a GE refrigerator. That lasted 2 days. They couldn't get the replacement parts, but GE came through and replaced it! We have tried everything to resolve the water flow errors without any success.

  • @lisasaxton9841
    @lisasaxton9841 5 місяців тому +1

    3:05 This is perfect! Thanks for the secret house all, so glad you are here.

  • @angelamaro3664
    @angelamaro3664 Рік тому +1

    How do u unlock the door because mine has been locked for days

  • @angeleyez123
    @angeleyez123 Рік тому

    Mine was saying LOC with the red key. Pressing the 3 buttons, black or white, in a row did not work. But I press the extra rinse button and held for 3 seconds for the control lock and it unlocked the controls. Voila it's working

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926

    Where do you get the code book you have? I am dealing with the wfw560chw1 front load washer. How do you get the service tech manuals?

  • @asifsabri8669
    @asifsabri8669 Рік тому

    I have same washer you are showing in video
    When I push power button it show Loc and Key 🔑 picture
    So happy can’t do anything till power is on
    I also try 3 buttons you are showing in video but it doesn’t work
    Please help

  • @Benipepic
    @Benipepic Рік тому

    My washer is stuck on locked how do I reset it to go back to normal

  • @SpeedsterDad90
    @SpeedsterDad90 5 місяців тому

    How do you reset the dryer version?

  • @CraigEvans-mq1td
    @CraigEvans-mq1td Рік тому +5

    Hi Ben, Great video- I have the same model in grey. At first I thought it was an issue with power, however if I hold the rinse it does the count down to go into and out of LOC mode. No other buttons are responsive. Ive done the unplug for 3 min and try again as well as resetting the breaker. Is there something else I can troubleshoot to potentially identify my issue? Thanks in advance.

    • @ericsutliff9933
      @ericsutliff9933 Рік тому

      Same problem here. I replaced the board and stuck on loc

    • @DP-zg9mk
      @DP-zg9mk Рік тому +1

      @@ericsutliff9933 It appears I had the same issue as both of you. I was able to access the codes. Use the 3 white buttons on right (Temp, Spin, Soil) click 3 times each in that order and it will bring up diagnostic mode. In my case I had a F8E3 "Overflow" which I believe was triggered from me moving the machine. I was able to hit the power button which then cleared the code and shut down the machine. It restarted and is working fine. Good luck.

  • @OnepixeI
    @OnepixeI Рік тому +1

    Hi my machine keeps showing “PF” can you help with that?

  • @bill65619
    @bill65619 Місяць тому

    Ben, would you have or possibly know someone that would have a video like this one for the matching electric dryer? No one on UA-cam has a video for the matching electric dryer.

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  Місяць тому

      Not that I know of. However, I think I have one of these dryers in my shop I can pull from the sales floor and do a video on.

  • @trishabrady1769
    @trishabrady1769 10 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @josephmills871
    @josephmills871 Місяць тому

    Do you have one for the dryers that stack on top of this ?

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  Місяць тому +1

      Not yet. Thats one I have to do soon as I do think I have one available to get codes figured out on.
      Edit: I'll put that in the queue to shoot at the end of the week, hopefully if I still have one. Otherwise, I know I have the top console type with the same button sequences, I think, that could be used in lieu.

  • @C-eq1tj
    @C-eq1tj 3 місяці тому

    Just replaced Expensive GE that I had for 3 years and motor went out. Used this washer successfully one load. Now pressing start button produces a red flashing lock symbol a few seconds with panel lights on and then washer eventually turns off and will not start!
    Trying the 3 button 3x in 8 seconds does not produce codes. Do the buttons need to be pressed with power on or off, or unplugged a few minutes first? I’ve tried all of the above.

  • @davidfisher9056
    @davidfisher9056 Рік тому

    Do you know how to increase amount of soap dispensed using the Load&Go ? Ours is not adding enough. I tried holding the Load&Go button but it only turns on and off the PreSoak function. I tried looking through the diag menu but it is exactly what you show here in your video, diag error codes.

    • @lisao3041
      @lisao3041 Рік тому

      How do you know how much it's adding? I thought it wasn't adding enough but I think we like to add too much detergent and clothes seem to be clean with the amount it dispenses so I'm just leaving it alone.

    • @shoyrushoyru
      @shoyrushoyru Рік тому

      check your user manual. mine has a section about detergent concentration and how to change from the factory default of 2x concentration. they also have a section of how to calculate the concentration of your detergent by doing some math with the amount in the bottle and the amount of loads it claims to wash.
      My manual for my washer says the following:
      About Detergent Concentration
      Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
      concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
      on the bottle.
      However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
      it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid
      ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below
      to find the concentration.
      If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower
      concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a
      higher concentration number.
      If detergent concentration is not 2x, change the detergent
      concentration setting by touching and holding TEMP and SOIL
      for three seconds.
      Concentration | Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
      2X 1.5-2.49 (44.4 mL-73.6 mL)
      3X 0.9-1.49 (26.6 mL-44.1 mL)
      4X 0.7-0.89 (20.7 mL-26.3 mL)
      5X 0.5-0.69 (14.8 mL-20.4 mL)
      6X 0.3-0.49 (8.9 mL-14.5 mL)
      8X < 0.29 (8.6 mL)

  • @JAG77productions
    @JAG77productions Рік тому

    Mine will make a load two beep sound won't do manual test shows e2 f6

  • @Bjm2363
    @Bjm2363 9 місяців тому

    Hello, I have a Front load whirlpool gold washer model # WFW6620HW2 and this did not work. It won't power on at all..can you please help because its only 5 years old!

  • @Fraxuz
    @Fraxuz 11 місяців тому

    Hello Ben!
    I cannot start any test mode (from 1 to 12), whenever I press start, the padlock red icon pops up.
    Any idea? I think the circuit of the door lock fryes, and the washing machine thinks is still open.

    • @Fraxuz
      @Fraxuz 11 місяців тому

      In the list of errors, I only got the F8 E1 error.

  • @chuy332
    @chuy332 Рік тому +4

    Hi Ben I have the exact same washer and it seems like the control panels are locked, the on button won’t turn. When I press the hold start button the lock symbol flashes, when I hold the extra rinse button it count downs from 3 to 1 and displays LOC but still won’t unlock the control panel any suggestions would be appreciated thank you

    • @christophermuhammad8474
      @christophermuhammad8474 Рік тому

      Hey, did you ever figure this out? Mine is doing the same thing. Won’t come out of LOC mode.

    • @chuy332
      @chuy332 Рік тому +1

      @@christophermuhammad8474 control board went out, the part is like a month out

    • @christophermuhammad8474
      @christophermuhammad8474 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the response. Was thinking that.

    • @pytacora
      @pytacora 15 днів тому

      @@chuy332how much was it n from where

  • @wfjohnny
    @wfjohnny Рік тому

    Hi Ben, if my control panel doesn't even start and I tried your method. Any tricks?

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  Рік тому +1

      Verify you're getting electric to the board. With the top off, unplug, w a t for 30sec then plug back in. Listen for clicks, ans there may be a light on the board. If you never hear a click it's either the board or something before it like a noise filter

  • @taelove74
    @taelove74 9 місяців тому

    Anyone know how do I start it and get clothes actually washed. It turns on and makes noise but no washing is actually taking place

  • @TheWhiteAfghan
    @TheWhiteAfghan 2 місяці тому

    Is there any tech sheets inside the machine?

  • @rouxgaroux2159
    @rouxgaroux2159 11 місяців тому

    I was able to get it into diagnostic mode but none of the buttons (1-3) do anything or respond.

  • @ethanbrown7198
    @ethanbrown7198 Рік тому

    What if mine doesn't even turn on? Had power outage last night and now it doesn't even turn on

  • @Pugslythepug92020
    @Pugslythepug92020 6 місяців тому

    Ben, I have a Whirlpool dryer code showing E1 F6. Any suggestion before I have call a handy man or a repairman? Thanks in advance.

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  6 місяців тому

      Communication failure. You'd want to check connections between the UI board and main PCB to see if there's damage to the wires or if they are loose. Otherwise a tech and/or board replacement is in the cards.

  • @wally5733
    @wally5733 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! What is the indication when a test fails? is an error displayed?

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому

      Not that I am aware of, as per the tech manual. If it doesn't cycle in the test, that'd suggest it fails from a physical perspective.

  • @XISVLOGS
    @XISVLOGS Рік тому

    Help! After clearing the codes by pressing the third button i was but into stand by mode 888 so i pressed the power button to get out code mode but now it only turns on to 888 wont run a cycle or go into diagnostic mode anybody know why?

  • @Rasberry27
    @Rasberry27 Рік тому +1

    We've had this washing machine (or one that looks identical) for about 6 months. I'm not getting any error codes, but this washer drains horribly! I've never owned a washer where I have to wipe dog hair and clothes lint out of the drum with paper towels before washing another load. We only have one dog, so it's not like we live on a farm or something. Seems to me it isn't draining properly. Has anyone else had this problem?
    I don't know if it's an issue that can be fixed or if it's just how the washer is made. If anyone can enlighten me on this, I'd truly appreciate it!

  • @gvi341984
    @gvi341984 2 роки тому +1

    Will you ever get an impact wrench for these videos? With a bearing puller they can work magic

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому

      I kind of hem and haw if I want to only because I try to make the videos look like anyone can take apart an appliance, hence the use of a screwdriver on most things.

    • @gvi341984
      @gvi341984 2 роки тому

      @@bensappliancesandjunk True but impact drivers are so common now at the local hardware stores. You need a fairly decent screwdriver to avoid stripping the majority of poorly coated screws.
      How about using a very cheap impact from the local hardware? You need a lot of torque and some older viewers don't have the muscle strength.
      Comment sounds wrong the way I write since the idea you are doing makes sense for the ultra budget

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому

      @@gvi341984 may do that for future videos soon just to speed up my work on screen.

    • @gvi341984
      @gvi341984 2 роки тому

      @@bensappliancesandjunk Especially with older machines they are perfect for removing fasteners

  • @m3phi3
    @m3phi3 Рік тому +1

    I have the exact same machine. It is giving me a F6E3 erro what should I do?

    • @lisao3041
      @lisao3041 Рік тому

      It shows the error code at 3:19.

  • @Dgoldsweeps4002
    @Dgoldsweeps4002 Рік тому

    We just got this WED5620HW2. Version and it's a 2 year old. Anyways how come after 30 minutes my medical scrubs are dried and hot but extremely wrinkled ??? Thx

  • @deanfaith710
    @deanfaith710 Рік тому +3

    I have the exact same model, WFW5620HW0. I really appreciate the video, but unfortunately I couldn't get the diagnostics mode to do anything useful. First of all, it wouldn't go into diagnostics mode with the 9 button presses (1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3) within 8 seconds. Oddly, mine required 11 button presses (1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2). In diagnostics mode it did show an error code, F6E2, but the system didn't respond to 1-2-3 commands as Ben showed (and as shown in the Repair Tech Sheet). The display and LED behavior in response to button presses was completely different, and completely useless! HOWEVER, I did figure out how to fix my washer. I'm posting the sequence that worked for me just in case this might help someone else. By the way, I had this same problem with this washer two years ago and the fix was essentially the same.
    1. Unplugged unit for several hours (in my case, overnight).
    2. Plugged the unit back in. (Fiddled more with diagnostics mode, but I don’t think this helped at all)
    3. Waited about 1-2 hours and the unit started putting out a double-chime every 10 minutes.
    4. After about an hour or two the display started showing a different error code, F6E1 (which is different than the F6E2 code it was showing the day before when in diagnostics mode)
    5. Waited another 4 hours.
    6. Pressed the Power button once and the unit came back to life.

    • @trunkingham
      @trunkingham Рік тому

      Any recurrence? Facing the same issue.

    • @pytacora
      @pytacora 15 днів тому

      mine is doing the same ugh

  • @standright8151
    @standright8151 7 місяців тому +1

    I followed the steps exactly, but unfortunately it’s still not working. This is a brand new machine, I had it for only two weeks. I’m about to go back to Spencers and return it😭

  • @stinapenner3064
    @stinapenner3064 Рік тому

    Como eliminar del error f6 e2

  • @Duweez586
    @Duweez586 Рік тому +2

    Could you please do the same procedures but for the front load dryer

  • @patcafaro8537
    @patcafaro8537 6 місяців тому

    I have the exact same washer. It’s currently flashing F6 E2. The door is open unit is plugged in but no buttons work. Has anyone had this problem before or know how to clear this? Thank you

    • @kailife1036
      @kailife1036 3 місяці тому

      Same here. Haven't figured it out

  • @user-kf7fl9nk8f
    @user-kf7fl9nk8f 6 місяців тому

    Why would I only see a LF code on the 'clean washer' cycle ?

  • @Wadendawater19028
    @Wadendawater19028 2 роки тому +2

    where can i find a copy of the service manual?

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 роки тому +1

      I usually get mine from ApplianceTechManuals.com. I am trying to work a deal out w/ them to sponsor some manuals.

    • @noriherrera4603
      @noriherrera4603 Рік тому

      You can down load it from the Whirlpool on line. Just be sure you have the model/series number.

  • @sjdsjjdjdjsjs9494
    @sjdsjjdjdjsjs9494 2 місяці тому

    Can you help me my Whirlpool same model of this video the screen will not light up or anything. Anytouches don’t help. I’ve unplugged it done everything I could find online and nothing is working.

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 місяці тому +1

      I have one with that same exact issue I am planning to film soon. The answer is that its either the control board or UI. Typically its the UI.

  • @winterresearch
    @winterresearch Рік тому

    My power button doesnt seem to be working at all. I've tried numerous times, including resetting the breaker. I can access this menu, though if I try to run the 001 test to diagnose which buttons aren't working, I can't press the hold to start button.

    • @GALLAMORE14141
      @GALLAMORE14141 Рік тому

      Same here. Did you figure it out?

    • @winterresearch
      @winterresearch Рік тому

      @@GALLAMORE14141 I live in an apartment so I simply told the maintenance office of my problem. It was fixed same day so I assume it was something simple for them to debug, IE no parts / real fixing required. What exactly they did to reset it I'm not sure, but if you were running into the same issue as me, rest assured it's likely not broken.

    • @Priyankapraveenphineas
      @Priyankapraveenphineas Місяць тому

      I have the same problem start and hold button is not working. Control panel is lighting but not work . What to do with ?

  • @rohitandprernagupta6326
    @rohitandprernagupta6326 Рік тому

    Hi, I am having issues with multiple errors. 🔒 Sign not going, doesn't matter whatever you try. It's not 🗝️ it's 🔒 sign. Can't run any test because Evrytime we play. There is same 🔒 sign blinks.

    • @Fraxuz
      @Fraxuz 11 місяців тому

      I got just one error F8E1, but is the same when I try to execute any test, the padlock symbol flashes 😕

  • @Ebk1988
    @Ebk1988 Рік тому

    Mines says Loc idk what to do

  • @freedomcat
    @freedomcat Рік тому

    will this work on Amana with same panel?

    • @NishaCheese
      @NishaCheese 2 місяці тому

      Whirlpool makes Amana. It’s worth a try