Whirlpool washer code Ofb: load out of balance or too large (top-load HE)

What it means

Ofb: the load is unbalanced. OL: the load is too big, so the washer drains the water and detergent.

What to try

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

1. Ofb: let the washer try to rebalance. If it stops, spread the load evenly, close the lid and press Start/Pause.
2. OL: take some items out, add HE detergent, close the lid and press Start/Pause.

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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