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Whirlpool Duet Washer F2 Error Code
When the Whirlpool Duet washer control board detects a “long drain” condition the control panel will display the F2 Error Code to alert consumer that an appliance repair is needed..
During many parts of the wash cycle the pump will turn on and attempt to drain the water from the inside of the tub. If the pump time exceeds 8 minutes the water valves will turn off and a F2 error code will flash. In many instances the error code will surface but then “go away” only to surface 1 day, week, or month later. Other times the error code will surface and will not go away until professional appliance repair is needed.
There are a few different things that cause the long drain or inability to pump efficiently on your Whirlpool Duet Washer and with the F2 error we can sometimes avoid or prevent a costly appliance repair. The most frequent problem I see is junk, bobby pins, toothpicks, socks, underwear, bra under-wires, plastic, dryer sheets, and other non-mentionable items :-> that somehow work there way in between the inner and outer tubs and get sucked into the drain pump canal. Many costly Applinace Repairs are preventable.
The other problem I see many times on my repair calls in Boise and Eagle Idaho is a defective or malfunctioned pump impeller. The impeller tends to break from its shaft and rattle around instead of rotating in a smooth fashion – which is required for proper pump operation. What causes this? Well, in the previous paragraph I mentioned the junk that eventually gets sucked into your Whirlpool washer pump canal. Some of this junk makes its way past the pump trap, if it’s small enough, and caused enough stress on the washer impeller to damage and eventually break it. Repair of washer impeller type of pumps is not feasible so replacement would be necessary.
So, how can we verify if we have a bad washer drain pump or we need to clean the pump canal? Easy, we choose step 1, clean the pump canal – from the pump all the way through the rubber drain baffle at the bottom of the washer.
First step in the repair is to remove the bottom front panel of washer by loosening and removing the three screws located at the very bottom front of panel. Pull out gently then pull down to remove.
Second step in repair is to get a large bowl or shallow pan to catch the water from the drain trap. Place the pan under the drain trap to catch the water and remove the washer pump drain trap cover by rotating it counter clockwise. This may take some effort. Work slowly. Removing the trap cover too fast may cause a massive amount of water to flood out and cause damage. Remove it just enough so you can catch the water at a controlled rate.
Once all water has been drained out of your Whirlpool Duet Washer, remove the trap cover completely and clean all coin and debris from the trap. Disconnect the Whirlpool washer hose clamp from the rubber baffle hose that connects from the pump to the bottom of tub. Disconnect the large clamp from the hose at the bottom of the tub and remove the drain baffle. Inspect and clean it. Inspect and clean the orifice at the bottom of tub to make sure any socks or underwear hasn’t clogged it.
Once we are sure everything is clear, and everything has been cleaned, stick your finger into the front of the trap and feel into the side of the washer pump where the impeller is located. Make sure there isn’t anything stuck in it. Make sure the washer impeller moves freely. It should have a piston type of feedback feel when rotated. Make sure it is not broken from its shaft. If any damaged is noticed then the pump will need to be replaced not repaired..
These completed steps should help you resolve your F2 error code issue and help avoid a costly professional appliance repair service on your Whirlpool Duet Washer. If you are still having issues then professional appliance repair service will be needed. Thanks for reading,
Rich
Western Appliance Repair Boise
Western Appliance Repair Boise 13601 W McMillan Rd 102-236 Boise, Id 83713