If your Whirlpool washer is showing an F21 error code, this means that your washer is unable to drain properly. This can be caused by a clogged pipe, a faulty drain pump, or something simpler.
To find the cause of the error code and fix it, simply follow our step-by-step instructions in this guide, and hopefully, your washer will be working again correctly in no time.
This guide covers all major Whirlpool washer models, including:
2LA5700XMW0
2LA5700XMW1
2LSR5233BN0
2LSR5233BQ1
2LSR5233BW0
2LSR5233BZ1
LSC8244EQ0
LSC8244EQ1
LSC8244EZ0
LSC8244EZ1
LSR6132EQ0
LSR6132EZ0
LSR7233EQ0
LSR7233EW0
LSR7233EZ0
LSR8233EQ0
LSR8233EZ0
LSR8244EQ0
LSR8244EQ1
LSR8244EZ0
LSR8244EZ1
The first step is to try to reset your washer. Sometimes your washer might display the F21 error code when it shouldn’t, and a simple reset will get your washer working again. To reset your washer, you simply need to press “Pause/Cancel” to cancel the current wash cycle.
If your washer still has water in the tub, press “Drain/Spin.” This will make your washer go into a secondary drain cycle to empty the water. You can then attempt to run your washer again and see if the error code is gone. If not, move on to step two.
The next step is to check the drain hose. You can find the drain hose at the back of the washer. The purpose of the drain hose is to remove the dirty water from your washer during and at the end of a cycle.
To check the drain hose, you need to:
The next step involves checking the drain pump, internal wiring, and pressure switch. To do this you need to gain access to the inside of the washer. You will also need to have a multimeter for testing the electronic components.
Here’s how to check these components:
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