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Trouble with the door lock on the front of the machine is what F22 signals on a front load Whirlpool washer. Run through three possibilities before anything else.
Without a fully shut door the washer will not operate. Check the latch area and clear away any clothing or shipping material wedged near it.
Around the lock, leftover detergent and softener can collect. Whirlpool suggests wiping it with a soft damp cloth.
Before shutting the door, check whether any laundry sticks out past the opening. The drum needs space for clothes to tumble, and an overloaded basket can keep the door from closing all the way. Remove some items.
Related front load codes
- F21: a drain problem is the potential cause
- F20: a water inlet problem
- F24: too much laundry for the program
Front load washer service in San Francisco
Should F22 hang on after the door is shut, the lock is wiped and the load is lighter, book Whirlpool washer repair in San Francisco through (415) 687-4102. We will ask for the code, the model number and the things you cleaned or removed.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F22 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
