Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F 01
Error codeF 01
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
F 01 on a Whirlpool stacked laundry center washer: unplug for 2-5 minutes to reset, then schedule service if it stays.
Model note: 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.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
F 01 is a code whose listed fix is to unplug the washer for 2-5 minutes to reset it.
F 01 reset
F 01 appears on the washer section of a Whirlpool stacked laundry center. The manual gives a cycle power step for it.
Cycle power
Unplug the washer for 2-5 minutes, allowing the machine to reset. If the error code is still present, schedule service.
Los Angeles Whirlpool washer help: call (310) 448-6692 and mention F 01. Bring the model number to the conversation and say which steps are done. See also Whirlpool washer repair.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
Important
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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