Does this guide apply to your appliance?

Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.

Model and family references in this record:

Whirlpool Duet Front Load WasherWhirlpool Load & Go Front Load Washer

Likely causes

  • Clogged detergent drawer, dispenser channels, or bulk cartridge
  • Empty, improperly seated, or misaligned bulk dispenser cartridge
  • Jammed dispenser diverter linkage
  • Faulty dispenser actuator motor or damaged wiring harness
  • Failed main electronic control board

What to try

Clean and reseat the detergent dispenser drawer or cartridge

Easy
  1. Pull the detergent drawer out until it reaches the stop position.
  2. Press the release tab or lever inside the dispenser housing and pull the drawer completely out of the machine.
  3. Rinse the drawer, siphon caps, and bulk cartridge thoroughly under warm running water to remove dried detergent or fabric softener buildup.
  4. Inspect and wipe down the dispenser housing cavity with a damp cloth to clear any residue in the water ports.
  5. Reassemble any removable inserts and slide the dispenser drawer back into the washer until it clicks securely into place.

Source for this check: producthelp.whirlpool.com

Perform a power reset on the washer control panel

Easy
  1. Press the Power or Cancel button to turn off the washer display.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, or flip the dedicated circuit breaker to the OFF position.
  3. Leave the appliance disconnected for the reset interval specified in its manual. Do not open or touch internal electrical components.
  4. Restore power to the washing machine.
  5. Select and run a short cycle to confirm if the error code clears.

Source for this check: producthelp.whirlpool.com

Professional inspection of dispenser actuator and control board

Professional

This is a service referral, not a do-it-yourself repair procedure.

  1. Unplug the washing machine from electrical power if the error persists after cleaning and resetting.
  2. Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves behind the machine.
  3. Contact a certified appliance repair technician to test the dispenser actuator motor, check diverter linkages, inspect the wiring harness, or replace the main control board.

This step is marked professional. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: producthelp.whirlpool.com

The code returned or the check did not help?

Avoid repeated resets and do not select a replacement part from the code alone. Record the exact code, full model number, when it appeared, and the checks you tried with their results. Share these details with the manufacturer or service technician.

Disconnecting power does not establish that internal components are safe to touch. This guide does not authorize opening electrical components or bypassing safety devices.

Related error codes

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