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Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
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Direct Drive Washer
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
For Service Technician Use Only
Fault and Error Codes (continued)
Code
Description
Explanation and Recommended Procedure
F4E1
Heater Stuck On
Fault is displayed when the heater is ON when it should be OFF.
• See TEST #9: Heater Element, page 6-16.
F4E2
Heater Not Turning On Fault is displayed when the heater has been turned ON by the control, but the control
cannot detect that the heater is ON.
• See TEST #9: Heater Element, page 6-16.
F5E1
Lid Switch Fault - Lid
Is Up
Fault is displayed if lid is in locked state, but lid switch is open; control not sensing the
strike in the lid lock.
• User presses START with lid open.
• The main control cannot detect the lid switch opening and closing properly.
• See TEST #8: Lid Lock, page 6-15.
F5E2
Lid Lock Will Not Lock
Or Lid Lock Failure
Fault is displayed if any of the following conditions occur:
• Lid is not closed completely due to interference.
• Check for lock interference with lid or lock bezel.
• Wash media buildup is preventing the lock bolt from extending.
• Main control detects open lid switch when attempting to lock.
• Main control cannot determine if lid lock is in a locked state.
• See TEST #8: Lid Lock, page 6-15.
F5E3
Lid Lock Will No Unlock Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occurs:
• Excessive force on lid is preventing lock bolt from retracting.
• Wash media buildup is preventing lock bolt from retracting.
• Main control cannot determine if lid lock is in an unlocked state.
• See TEST #8: Lid Lock, page 6-15.
F5E4
Lid Not Opened
Between Cycles
Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occurs:
• User presses START with lid open.
• User presses START after a predetermined number of consecutive washer cycles
without opening lid.
• The main control cannot detect the lid switch opening and closing properly.
• See TEST #8: Lid Lock, page 6-15.
F6E2
Communication Error:
UI Cannot Hear ACU
Fault is displayed when communication between the UI and the ACU has not been
detected.
• Check continuity in the UI harness.
• Complete Test #1: Main Control, page 6-5 and Test #4: Keys and Encoders, page 6-11.
F6E3
Communication Error:
ACU Cannot Hear UI
F7E0
Loss Of Power
Fault is displayed when the main control detects control voltage is too low or lost.
• Check power at outlet.
• Check circuit breakers, fuses, or junction box connections.
• Check AC power cord for continuity.
• See TEST #1: Main Control, page 6-5.
F7E1
Loss of Power During
Spin
Fault is displayed when power is lost during spin. This fault forces the washer to pause
for 5 minutes to allow the basket to stop before continuing the cycle.
• See F7E0 recommendations above.
F7E2
Motor Drive Module
Failure
Fault is displayed when the main control detects a problem in the motor drive. See
TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor, page 6-10.
F7E3
Basket Engaged During
Wash
Fault is displayed when the main control determines the shifter is not engaging the
basket for spin or disengaging it for wash.
• Check shifter connectors.
• Check for clothing or another item wedged between the impeller and the basket
that could bind them together.
• Check that the shifter slider moves freely.
• See TEST #3a: Drive System – Shifter, page 6-8.
F7E4
Basket Re-engagement
Failure
F7E5
Shifter Failure
F7E6
Motor Circuit Open
Fault is displayed when main control detects one or more of the motor lines is open.
• Check motor circuit.
• See TEST #3: Drive System, page 6-8 or TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor, page 6-10.