Whirlpool · Washer Minor

PF — Power Failure During Cycle

The washer lost power during the previous cycle and is letting you know on power restore. Not a fault unless it keeps recurring.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Press Pause/Cancel to clear PF, then restart the cycle.
  2. If PF appears with no obvious outage, test the outlet voltage with a meter (114-126V).
  3. Plug the washer directly into a known-good dedicated outlet — never a power strip or extension cord.
  4. If a breaker keeps tripping, have an electrician inspect the circuit.

Why it happens

Typical signs: PF flashes after power comes back on · Cycle didn't finish · Wet clothes in the drum · Display blank briefly during the outage

  • Power outage / brownout Normal grid event or breaker trip.
  • Loose power cord or outlet Connector slipping in the wall outlet.
  • Tripping GFCI / circuit breaker Shared circuit overloading.

More Whirlpool washer codes

dET dET — Detergent Cartridge Empty F0E2 F0E2 — Over Suds Detected F0E3 F0E3 — Load Too Heavy / Basket Blocked F0E5 F0E5 — Off-Balance Load F0E7 F0E7 — Motor Control Unit Fault F1E1 F1E1 — Main Control Board (CCU) Fault

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.whirlpool.com.