Whirlpool Washer Service Bulletins

F3E1 Pressure Sensor Error or Drain Pump Running Continuously

No Fill or Dry-Agitaon

In certain circumstances, customers may report a loud grinding noise that occurs during the spin cycle.

​If both the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Appliance Control Unit (ACU) boards are replaced at same time, the machine may not operate.

It is possible that under some circumstances consumers may experience excessively long wash cycles. Consumers may perceive and report that cycles “run continually” or “do not end”. In addition, clothes may be warm to the touch when checked immediately after the cycle ends or it is stopped.

The unit may enter into a logic loop where it will spin continuously.

Will Not Run Cycle and/or GFCI Ground Fault Failure

Customer may report an unexpected off balance, walking, or strong vibration.

Consumers may experience a unit that will not run a cycle. Upon starting, the lid will lock, and the Sense LED will light as normal, but after a few minutes, it will go straight to Done. The tub won’t spin, and there might be a buzzing sound that repeats several times.

Customers report low water levels when using the “Extra Power” button. The machine is operating as designed; it starts out with low water for a concentrated chemical and mechanical cleaning, then adds water later in the wash cycle.