Whirlpool washer code F7 E1: motor speed problem (front-load)

What it means

The washer can’t sense the motor turning at the expected speed.

What to try

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

1. If the washer is new or was just moved, make sure every shipping bolt has been removed from the back.
2. Don’t overload the drum.
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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