Written by
Daniel Reeves 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
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
Whirlpool stacked laundry center F 01: cycle power by unplugging for 2-5 minutes. Service if the code remains.
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.
On a stacked laundry center washer from Whirlpool, F 01 is handled by cycling the power.
Unplug the washer for 2-5 minutes so the machine can reset.
If the code is still showing afterwards, schedule service.
Metro areas served: Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego. For a Whirlpool washer with F 01, call (844) 968-2053 and quote the model number plus the checks you completed.
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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