What is wrong when the washer stops and flashes f1?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear code. press start.if code reappears call for service
SOURCE: when washer started stopped working then showsa code of F1
Keypad/User Interface Failure
A fault code of "F" then "1" flashes when there is a primary control failure.
You will need to replace the machine/motor control assembly.
Page 14 and 16, in the manual link below will help you with this.
F then 2 flashes when in:
Diagnostics Test mode if a stuck key is detected.
Standby mode if there is a user interface mismatch.
DISPLAY (Saved Code) EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
Console and Indicators
This test is performed when any of the following situations occurs during the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test:
None of the indicators light up No beep sound is heard Some buttons do not light indicators None of the indicators light up:
1. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing the Electronic Assemblies, and visually check that the P11 connector is inserted all the way into the machine/motor control.
2. Visually check that the user interface assembly is properly inserted in the console assembly
3. If both visual checks pass, replace the user interface assembly.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Activate the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test mode to verify repair.
6. If indicators still do not light, the machine/ motor control has failed: Unplug washer or disconnect power. Replace the machine/motor control assembly.
Plug in washer or reconnect power. Activate the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test mode to verify repair.
No beep sound is heard:
1. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing the Electronic Assemblies, and visually check that the P5 connector is inserted all the way into the machine/motor control. If visual check passes, replace the user interface assembly.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Activate the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test mode to verify repair.
4. If replacing the user interface assembly failed: Unplug washer or disconnect power. Replace the machine/motor control assembly. Plug in washer or reconnect power. Activate the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test mode to verify repair.
Some buttons do not light indicators:
1. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing the Electronic Assemblies, and visually check that the console electronics and housing assembly is properly inserted
into the front console. If visual check passes, replace the user interface assembly.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Activate the Console and Indicators Diagnostic Test mode to verify repair.
To Access/replace the CCU:
#1
Unplug the Whirlpool Cabrio power cord from the wall outlet. Turn off the water supply to the washing machine. Pull the washer away from the wall so that you can access the screws behind the control console. Remove the hex head screws securing the control console to the washer with a nut driver. The screws are on the lower rear edge of the control console.
#2
Lift the control console up, and rotate the console forward so that the face of the console is resting on the top of the washer. Locate the interface board cable connector to the right of the plastic tube on the back of the console. Pull the end of the connector straight out of the control console. The primary machine control is the box that the plastic tube connects.
#3
Place small pieces of masking tape around the nine wires connecting to the primary machine console. Label the wire locations onto the masking tape with a pencil. Grasp each wire at the connector with your fingers, and pull the wires away from the primary control. Pull the plastic tube out of the primary control.
#4
Locate the nut toward the bottom of the primary control. Remove the nut with a nut driver. Lift the front of the primary control slightly, and slide it down to disengage the retaining clips. Pull the primary control out of the control console. Insert the new primary control into the control console. Slide the primary control up to engage the lower clips. Secure the primary control to the console with the single hex head screw.
#5
Push each of the wire connectors into their respective positions on the primary control until they lock into place. Push the plastic tube hose over the port on the right side of the primary control. Remove the small pieces of masking tape from the wires.
#6
Position the control console back upright on the top of the washer. Secure the control console to the washer with the three hex head retaining screws. Slide the washer back against the wall. Turn on the water supply and plug the washer into the wall outlet.
TECH SHEET LINK: http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%208567037.pdf
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I am having the same problem. I will start the machine and lights start flashing around the Cycle knob and F1 is flashing. I have stopped the machine and restarted it, at which time it will work. However, this problem is reoccurring every time I am starting the machine. This machine is only two years old.
same problem f1
My washer is also 2 years old and I have the F1 code problem. Whirlpool were no help and told me there is "no quality issues" with the Cabrio and F1 code problems..... After everything I have read I think Whirlpool need to acknowledge that there is a "quality issue".
I have the same problem with the F1 code. Just like the others, my machine is 2-3 years old.
I have the same problem that started at the same time as the others. I get the F1 code and after numerous restarts it will run a load. We called whirlpool and they won't help.
We've had the washer for a couple of years and the F1 code problem started. We are able to get it running after multiple cancels and restarts, but this becomes frustrating when you do a lot of laundry. Stinks that there isn't a fix better then, try again...then, call for service.
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