Your Name: felecia Type of Appliance: Washer Brand: Whrilpool Duet HT Model Number: GHW9300PW4 Your Precious Words: did a load of laundry came back threw it in the dryer and went to start another load and I noticed the control lock button is on. Now my washer is basically frozen. I tried unplugging and holding […]

Your Name: Michelle Type of Appliance: Washer Brand: Whirlpool Model Number: wfw9400sz04 Your Precious Words: Duet washer very noisy during spin cycle noticed it has rubbed rubber boot. I have only had a month, does it matter I bought at close out place? Would that avoid manfacture warranty?the basket moves very freely up and down […]

N. Johnson wrote: The “control locked” light was on… you had suggested to someone else to hold the “End of Cycle Signal” button down for 3 seconds… and darned if that didn’t turn the light off. Thank you so much!!! There ya go, buddy-row! On some models, you may have to hold it for 5 […]

This procedure is for the Whirlpool Duet (not the Duet “Sport”) and Kenmore HEt front load washers. Example Whirlpool model numbers: GHW9100L GHW9200L GHW9150 Manually Unlocking the Door Lock System 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the lower kick panel. 3. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom […]

Example model number: WFW9200SQ02 Short answer: Common problem and the solution is to replace the Motor Control Board (MCU): http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-WFW9200SQ02-%3d%3dc13i1257029&PartID=1257029 Longer answer but still mercifully short: I’ve posted about a very similar problem to this one except with the display showing the F70 error code. Same diagnostic procedure and solution described in that post would […]

This cheat sheet is for the German-built Duet, not the assembled-in-Mexico Duet Sport. You can conveniently check most components right from the CCU. Whirlpool Duet Washer Component Testing To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

I like this machine. It’s German-built and you can almost tear the whole thing down with a #10 torx bit. Now, Whirlpool sells another front loader that also bears the name “Duet,” it’s the Duet Sport. The Sport is made in Mexico and, while it’s not a bad machine, it’s just not at the same […]

Michael wrote: I read a few lines of your forum and was able to repair my Whirlpool Duet washer. F02 error root cause : color catcher fabric sheets caught in filter. They were powerfuly stinky! Total investment in repair… 25 minutes. Thank you master of appliantology. Nice work, my fine, young apprentice! I also have […]

Sherry wrote: Duet washer: Problem– control is locked. Solution– all the way to the right of panel, push & hold “end of cycle” for 3 seconds(It’s actually written beneath button). Domo, Sherry! And lots more appliance repair revelations on the Duet washer ratcheer. To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click […]

An F06 fault code in a Whirlpool Duet washer (the Kenmore HE3/4t’s are also made by Whirlpool) usually means a motor-related problem. It usually pops up when the drum won’t rotate at all or only very sluggishly. Here’s the excerpt from the Whirlpool Duet Service Manual on this: Drive Motor Tachometer Error The control is […]

This problem is a good illustration of how there’s just no substitute for actual hand-to-hand combat with broken appliances. Here’s an excerpt from the service manual on this fault code: EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE F21 LONG DRAIN If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes the water valves turn off. NOTES:After 4 minutes the “Sd” error […]