What should I check first for Whirlpool washer error F22?

Confirm the door is fully shut with nothing caught in the latch, including shipping material on a newly installed machine.

What usually causes Whirlpool washer error F22?

Detergent and fabric softener residue built up around the door lock

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Whirlpool washer error F22

F22 signals a problem with the front door lock.

Also shows as F2 2

Symptom
F22
Free checks
4 checks
Then the part
Detergent and fabric softener residue built up around the door lock

The 4 free checks

Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.

01
Confirm the door is fully shut with nothing caught in the latch, including shipping material on a newly installed machine.
02
Check whether the door lock is dirty and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
03
Check whether the load is too large, with items pushing past the door opening, and reduce it.
04
Unplug the washer, then check the wire harness connections between the door lock assembly and the main control board.

What causes it

Listed most likely first.

Cause	How often	DIY
Detergent and fabric softener residue built up around the door lock	Most common	Yes
Overloaded basket keeping the door from shutting completely	Common	Yes
Clothing or leftover shipping material caught in the door latch	Occasional	Yes
A damaged wire harness between the door lock and the control board	Occasional	Call a pro

Differences by model

Series	What differs
Front load	Documented for Whirlpool front-load washers.

Before you check anything

Disconnect the power first. Unplug the machine at the socket, or switch off its circuit at the consumer unit if it is hard-wired. Do this before opening any panel, reaching into a pump filter, or moving the appliance.
Turn off the water before disconnecting a hose, and have a towel and a shallow tray ready — a drain hose holds water even when the drum looks empty.
Gas, mains wiring and sealed refrigeration are for a qualified professional — in many countries that is a legal requirement, not advice. If you smell gas, do not touch any switch: leave, and call your gas emergency number from outside.
Stop if you smell burning, see scorched wiring, or find water near an electrical connection. None of those is a code to look up.

The checks on this page are the manufacturer’s own, rewritten and sourced, and they are reference information rather than a repair instruction for your particular machine. Model, age and installation all change what is safe to do. You are the one standing in front of it — if a step looks wrong for the machine you have, trust that and call a technician.