Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE4
ApplianceWasher
The lid was opened mid-spin
When the lid of a Whirlpool stacked laundry center washer is opened during the spin cycle, the display answers with E4, an open lid alarm.
How it clears
Shut the lid.
The washer picks its operation back up.
If the display shows something else
E3: an unbalanced alarm that also tends to appear in spin.
E5: a group of codes where the stacked unit may need service.
dLO: an item in the load may be keeping the lid from locking.
Washer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area
Should E4 stay on after the lid is closed firmly, ask for a technician visit through Whirlpool washer repair or ring (415) 687-4102. We cover Whirlpool stacked laundry centers in San Francisco and nearby Bay Area towns. Quote the model number and say what you already tried.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so E4 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
E4 is an open lid alarm: the lid was opened while the washer was in its spin 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.
Seeing this code on your Whirlpool appliance?
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