Whirlpool washer code F5 E2: door won’t lock (front-load)

What it means

The washer tried to lock the door and couldn’t.

What to try

Unplug the washer before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. Remove anything caught in the door or seal.
2. Close the door firmly and fully.
3. Clear the code: press Pause/Cancel twice, then Power once.

Call a technician if

Resetting a Whirlpool washer

To clear a code on a front-loader, press Pause/Cancel twice and then Power once. On top-load HE models, press Start/Pause once to clear it. For an unexplained F#E# code, unplug the washer for 5 minutes, plug it back in, choose a cycle and press Start.

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