PF Minor Easy DIY

Whirlpool Washer PF — Power Failure During Cycle

Whirlpool Washer · Error code PF

What PF Means

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

Symptoms

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

Common Causes

1
Power outage / brownout

Normal grid event or breaker trip.

2
Loose power cord or outlet

Connector slipping in the wall outlet.

3
Tripping GFCI / circuit breaker

Shared circuit overloading.

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.

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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Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.whirlpool.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.