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Whirlpool Dryer error codes

Current records for this brand and appliance type, grouped by verified code pages and common symptom patterns.

Coverage status

Published records3

Latest update2026-06-24

Source confidenceofficial

Display-code format

Whirlpool dryer support explains that an F-number and E-number can alternate on the display. It also lists standalone messages such as AF. Capture both alternating segments and do not drop the appliance context when matching the code.

Official display-code reference · Verified 2026-07-22

Common themes

control warningdryer will not startdryer overheatinglong dry timerestricted airflowstuck key

These themes help you choose the closest code record, but they are not a diagnosis by themselves.

Before checking a code

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Codes

F01Error code

Whirlpool documents F01 as a warning that the dryer needs a controlled power reset and may need service if the code returns.

F2E1Error code

Commonly logged when the dryer detected a keypad or user-interface issue.

AFError code

This code commonly appears when the dryer detected restricted airflow through the lint screen or vent system.