Error code · Washer

Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Code F0E8: Residual Water Remains; Run Drain and Spin

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F0E8
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Whirlpool
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F0E8 means

F0E8 on Whirlpool top-load HE washers, the Cabrio and WTW family such as the WTW5105HW and WTW8500DC, means too much residual water was detected in the tub. The washer could not clear the water the way the cycle expects, so it stops and shows F0E8. You may find a wet load and water left in the basket. The suggested step is a Drain and Spin cycle, and a service call if the code remains.

Common causes of F0E8

Water left from an interrupted or oversudsed cycle
A kinked or clogged drain hose, or a blocked house drain
Small items caught near the pump
The drain pump or water level sensing, which we test after the drain path

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Run a Drain and Spin cycle. 2. Check the drain hose behind the washer for a kink. 3. Look for a sock or small item in the basket that could block drainage. 4. If the water stays or F0E8 returns, stop and arrange service.

! Why to stop there

If the drain path is clear and the water stays, the pump or the level sensing needs a test.
We tell whether the problem is in the washer or in the house drain.
Written price first, and a plain answer if an older Cabrio is not worth repairing.

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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F0E8F0E8 questions

Why is there water left in my Cabrio?

The washer detected too much residual water in the tub. A Drain and Spin cycle is the first step, because it may clear a one-time slow drain without any repair.

Should I bail out the water?

Unplug the washer first. Small amounts can be removed with a cup and towels. If a lot of water remains, wait for us rather than tipping or moving the machine.

Is a pump replacement worth it on an older washer?

Often it is a moderate repair. We give a written price and say plainly if the age of the machine means it is better not to fix it.

Book a visit

Still seeing F0E8?

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

(713) 589-6107