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Whirlpool Dryer Codes F01 to F04: Clearing With the Power Button

Codes from F01 through F04 appear on Whirlpool electric and gas dryers in the WED and WGD series, Cabrio and Duet generations included, such as the WED5000DW. The brand groups them together and gives a way…

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Code
F01 to F04
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F01 to F04 means

Codes from F01 through F04 appear on Whirlpool electric and gas dryers in the WED and WGD series, Cabrio and Duet generations included, such as the WED5000DW. The brand groups them together and gives a way to clear them without naming a part: touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds while the dryer is on. Owners see an F0-style code in the display and a dryer that stops or will not start. A code that returns after clearing needs testing.

Common causes of F01 to F04

  • Control board input that has tripped a protective check
  • Connections or wiring to the control
  • A passing condition that the clear step removes
  • Sensor reading outside its expected range
✓ One safe check you can try

1. With the dryer on, touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds to clear the code. 2. Restart the dryer. 3. Monitor it for 5 minutes to make sure the code does not display again. 4. Make sure the lint screen is clean and the vent is not crushed. 5. If the code returns, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • The clear step does not tell us which of the four codes' circuits tripped
  • A code that returns within minutes points to a real condition, not a glitch
  • We note the exact code, test that circuit, and give a written price first
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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F01 to F04F01 to F04 questions
How do I clear an F01 to F04 code?

While the dryer is on, touch and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds. Then restart the dryer and monitor it for 5 minutes.

The code came back after five minutes. Now what?

Then the condition is still there. Stop using the dryer and call us with the exact code, since each of the four numbers points to its own circuit.

Do F01 to F04 mean the same thing?

They are grouped for the owner's clear step, but each number stands for its own circuit. We read the exact code at the visit, so tell us which one you saw.

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Still seeing F01 to F04?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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