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Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Code F3 E3: Unplug the Washer for 5 Minutes

Owners of a Whirlpool front-load washer in the Duet and WFW series, such as the WFW5620HW, WFW9150WW or WFW90HEFW, may find F3 E3 on the display with the cycle stopped. Current and older generations show it…

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Code
F3 E3
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F3 E3 means

Owners of a Whirlpool front-load washer in the Duet and WFW series, such as the WFW5620HW, WFW9150WW or WFW90HEFW, may find F3 E3 on the display with the cycle stopped. Current and older generations show it the same way. The one thing the instructions offer is a reset of the control by cutting power for 5 minutes. They name no sensor, valve or other part, so we treat F3 E3 as a control-level stop and not as a verdict on a part.

Common causes of F3 E3

  • A control that stopped and recovers after a reset
  • A control or wiring condition that comes back
  • A plug or outlet that does not hold steady power
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer and leave it for 5 minutes. 2. Plug it back in firmly and make sure it sits all the way in the outlet. 3. Close the door, choose a cycle, and start. 4. If F3 E3 reappears, stop there and arrange service, so the control can be tested rather than reset again and again.

! Why to stop there
  • The reset only separates a one-time stop from a repeat.
  • If F3 E3 returns, we test the control and its connections on site.
  • You get a written price first, with no work started before you agree.
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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F3 E3F3 E3 questions
What does F3 E3 tell me?

Only that the control stopped the cycle. The code names no part, and the one owner step is a 5-minute power reset, after which you can try a short cycle.

Should I run an empty cycle after the reset?

A short test cycle with a light load is fine. If F3 E3 shows again, stop and let us look rather than running more cycles.

Do you work on older Duets?

Yes. They are still common in homes and we repair them. We quote first and tell you plainly if a repair is not worth the money.

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Still seeing F3 E3?

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

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