Whirlpool washer error F0E2
F0E2 means the washer detected too many suds during the cycle. The load may come out not fully rinsed, or with water not fully spun out.
Also shows as F0 E2
Symptom
F0E2
Free checks
8 checks
Then the part
Non-HE detergent used, or more detergent than the recommended dose
The 8 free checks
Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.
- 01
Run a Rinse and Spin cycle to rinse the load properly after the code appears.
- 02
Confirm HE detergent was used, at the dose the detergent maker recommends.
- 03
Check whether "no splash" or "easy-pour" bleach was used.
- 04
If that bleach is the cause, run the washer empty with regular liquid bleach or a washer cleaner.
- 05
Let the washer finish: it runs an automatic suds-reduction routine on its own.
- 06
Read the status lights. Sud or Sd with the Rinse light on means the washer is still clearing suds — let it run. With the Cycle Complete light on, the load may not be properly rinsed or spun, so run a Rinse and Spin.
- 07
If the bulk dispenser is enabled, stop adding detergent to the load as well, and check its concentration setting matches the detergent.
- 08
Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent, and reduce the amount you dose.
What causes it
Listed most likely first.
| Cause | How often | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Non-HE detergent used, or more detergent than the recommended dose | Most common | Yes |
| Detergent added by hand while the bulk dispenser was also enabled | Common | Yes |
| Detergent that is not HE (High Efficiency) was used | Common | Yes |
| "No splash" or "easy-pour" liquid chlorine bleach, which contains a thickening agent that creates suds | Occasional | Yes |
| Bulk dispenser concentration level set to the wrong value | Occasional | Yes |
Differences by model
| Series | What differs |
|---|---|
| Bulk dispenser | Models with a bulk dispenser add two causes of their own: dosing by hand on top of the dispenser, and a wrong concentration setting. |