Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceDryer
Lost power mid-cycle
PF stands for Power Failure. The dryer was drying when power dropped, and the display now reports it. Entries exist for commercial-grade residential dryers, HybridCare dryers and standard dryers.
Getting going again
Restart: touch and hold START.
Or clear the display by pressing POWER.
Other triggers
Electrical “noise” on the supply line during an outage, which the control can interpret as an incorrect voltage.
Pressing keys while the 10-second power-up delay is still running.
Following a recent outage
Turn the dryer’s household breaker off and leave it for one minute.
Turn it back on. Keep watching for one minute so you know PF is gone.
Check that the dryer runs normally.
A dryer installed within roughly the past 3 months should have its electrical supply verified by a qualified electrician.
Related codes
L2: points at the home supply, with the heater staying off.
If PF returns after the breaker reset, Whirlpool dryer repair can come to your San Francisco or Bay Area address; call (415) 687-4102. Be ready with the code, the model number and the reset you tried.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so PF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
PF means a power failure interrupted the drying cycle.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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