Whirlpool Washer F01 Error Code

Model Specific Error Code

WFW3090JW WFW5090JW

Water Flow Error

F01

After about 9 minutes, if the control has not detected that water is entering the washer, the valves are turned off and the “Water Faucet” LED turns on

The washer performs a 5 minute drain procedure to avoid flooding in case the water faucet was open, but the pressure sensor did not detect it

A second attempt at filling is performed after user presses Start/Pause again

Whirlpool Washer F01 Error Code Error Code Possible Causes

The control is in pause mode
- Press START to restart the cycle. If water begins to fill, the cycle will run

Water supply is not turned on

Inlet valves are not functioning, or no water is being detected

If there is no water in the washer
- Make sure that the water faucet is turned on fully
- Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged inlet valve filters
- Make sure water is not frozen in the inlet hoses
- Check harness connections on valves and ACU
- Verify inlet valve operation

If there is water in the washer
- Make sure pressure hose is in good condition and properly connected to the tub and pressure sensor
- Verify that there is not a siphon problem
- Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure sensor, and ACU
- Check all hoses for possible leaks
- Verify pressure sensor function
- Check the ACU
- Check the air trap and hose connection to pressure sensor

Model Specific Error Code

CHW9160GW CHW9150GW

CCU Error

F01

Communication error within the Central Control Unit (CCU); the pump drive in CCU fails to activate; one of the main relays in the CCU fails to activate.

Whirlpool Washer F01 Error Code Error Code Possible Causes

A power surge/drop

Clear error code
Unplug washer or disconnect power
Wait 2 minutes before reconnecting power
Verify CCU by running a short diagnostic test

Reversed polarity or mis-wire, along with open ground switches

Clear error code
Check the white wire on the RFI filter to ensure correct polarity. White wire needs to be toward front of washer
Check outlet for correct polarity. To check within washer for polarity at the RFI, white to cabinet ground must be 0 V
Check that the ground switches of the toe panel and rear panel are correctly closed
Verify CCU by running a short diagnostic test
If these procedures do not correct the failure, replace the CCU control

Model Specific Error Code

All Others

EEPROM Error

F01

Internal control board failure.

Whirlpool Washer F01 Error Code Error Code Possible Causes

The control board is defective.

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