Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceWasher
PF, short for Power Failure, appears on a Whirlpool washer when electricity is lost in the middle of a cycle. Front load and top load washers recover in different ways.
Restart steps by washer type
Front load: on some models, Start finishes the cycle. Others call for Cancel, then a fresh start from the beginning.
Top load: the power failure cut the wash cycle short. Touch and hold START to resume it, or press POWER to clear the display.
Related codes
Int: a front load message for a paused or canceled cycle
If PF keeps returning, a technician visit is the next step for a washer in San Francisco or the wider Bay Area. Phone (415) 687-4102 or use Whirlpool washer repair, and mention whether it is a front load or top load model, plus the model number.
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 Whirlpool washer lost power during operation and the cycle was interrupted.
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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