Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF3E6
ApplianceWasher
On the washer section of a Whirlpool laundry tower, F3E6 carries a single potential cause: the rotor sensor.
What the manual says to try
Begin by cycling the power. Leave the washer disconnected for 5 minutes so its control can reset, then give it power again. Resetting can clear some problems. If F3E6 is back after that, the instruction is to schedule service.
A tower that still shows F3E6 can be booked for Whirlpool washer repair in San Francisco through (415) 687-4102. Keep the tower model number to hand and say whether the reset made a difference.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E6 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
F3E6 lists the rotor sensor as the potential cause on the washer section of a laundry tower.
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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