DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
®
Direct Drive Washer
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5-11
For Service Technician Use Only
Fault and Error Codes (continued)
Code
Description
Explanation and Recommended Procedure
F7E7
Motor Unable to Meet
Target RPM
Fault is displayed when the main control is unable to get to the commanded motor
speed.
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).
• Load off balance. Items should be distributed evenly when loading.
• See TEST #3: Drive System, page 6-8 or TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor, page 6-10.
F7E8
Motor Over
Temperature
Fault is displayed when the main control determines he motor temperature is too
high.
• Perform service calibration to calibrate water level and load size detection.
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).
F7E9
Locked Rotor
Fault is displayed when the main control determines that the motor is not moving
when it is being actively driven.
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).
• See TEST #3: Drive System, page 6-8 or TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor, page 6-10.
“LF” or
F8E1‡
Long Fill
Fault is displayed when the water level does not change for a period of time OR water
is present but the control does not detect the water level changing.
• Is water supply connected and turned on?
• Are hose screens plugged?
• Is water siphoning out of the drain hose?
• Check for proper drain hose installation.
• Low water pressure; fill times longer than 10 minutes.
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the main control pinched, kinked,
plugged, or leaking air?
• See TEST #2: Valves, page 6-7.
F8E3
Overflow or Flood
Condition
Fault is displayed when main control senses water level that exceeds washer capacity.
• Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked,
plugged, or leaking air?
• Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose?
Drain hose must not be more than 4.5” (114 mm) into the drain pipe. Make sure
drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that there is an air gap for ventilation.
Ensure that drain height is between 39” (991 mm) and 8’ (2.4 m) above the floor.
• May signify problem with water inlet valves.
• Pressure transducer fault on main control.
• See TEST #2: Valves, page 6-7 and TEST #6: Water Level, page 6-13.
F8E6
Water Hazard
Fault is displayed when main control senses water in the tub and the lid has been left
open for more than 10 minutes.
• Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked,
plugged, or leaking air?
• Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose?
Drain hose must not be more than 4.5” (114 mm) into the drain pipe. Make sure
drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that there is an air gap for ventilation.
Ensure that drain height is between 39” (991 mm) and 8’ (2.4 m) above the floor.
• May signify problem with water inlet valves.
• Pressure transducer fault on main control.
• May signify problem with lid lock.
• See TEST #2: Valves, page 6-7, TEST #6: Water Level, page 6-13, or TEST #8: Lid
Lock, page 6-15.
“drn” or
“dr” F9E1‡
or F9E2
Drain Pump System
Problem - Long Drain
Fault is displayed when the water level does not change after the drain pump is on.
• Is the drain hose or the drain pump clogged?
• Is the drain hose height greater than 8’ (2.4 m)?
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the main control pinched, kinked,
plugged, or leaking air?
• Too much detergent.
• Is the pump running? If not, see TEST #7: Drain Pump, page 6-14.
‡This fault will stop the washer during Service Diagnostics.