Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF 01
ApplianceWasher
F 01 and the power cycle
The only guidance given for F 01 on a Whirlpool stacked laundry center washer is a power cycle. No cause is stated for it.
Pull the plug on the washer.
Leave it unplugged for 2-5 minutes so the machine resets.
Look at the display again. A code that is still present means it is time to schedule service.
Codes with the same reset
F 22: follows the identical unplug-and-wait routine.
F0E0: also listed with reset steps and no stated cause.
Stacked laundry center repair around San Francisco
If F 01 is still showing after the unplug, a technician visit can be set up for your Whirlpool washer in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area. See Whirlpool washer repair and call (415) 687-4102, giving the model number and telling us the unplug time you used.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F 01 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
F 01 is cleared, where possible, by unplugging the stacked laundry center washer for 2-5 minutes; if it persists, service is needed.
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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