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.
F6E3
Error codeF6E3
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
F6E3 on a top load washer flags the control unit, user interface or wiring. The help text recommends a power reset.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F6E3 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
The F6 E3 alert points to the control unit, user interface or associated wiring.
A reboot alert reading F6 E3 on a top load Whirlpool washer tells you the control unit, the user interface, or the wiring between them has an issue.
What the help text suggests
Treat it like a frozen computer. Turn the breaker off, or pull the plug, and keep the washer without power for 5 minutes. Then restore power and watch whether the code comes back.
Close relatives of F6E3
When the display shows something similar, compare it with F6E2, which is described in the same control, interface and wiring terms, or F7E2, another alert with that description. F7E0 is listed with reset steps only.
Washer service in Los Angeles
For Whirlpool washer service in Los Angeles, call (310) 448-6692. Mention F6E3, give the model number and say what you have already tried. More on washer repair is on the service page.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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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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