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Whirlpool · Washing machine

PF

Status message — no fault indicated

status message

Whirlpool PF means a top-load HE washer cycle was interrupted by a power failure.

Display form
PF
Lookup normalization
PF
Alternate forms
None retained in the official record

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Official meaning, scoped to this source

Whirlpool PF means a top-load HE washer cycle was interrupted by a power failure.

Manufacturer
Whirlpool
Document
Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers · Official error-code index
Product family
top-load high-efficiency washers
Market and locale
US · en-US

This is an official-source interpretation for the stated scope, not a confirmed diagnosis. Meaning can change across brands, models, product families, and markets.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · Whirlpool top-load high-efficiency washers covered by the cited US Product Help article

Exact model applicability has not been verified.

This release retains family or source-index scope only. Do not infer that an arbitrary model uses this code; confirm it in the exact manufacturer manual.

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Status message guidance

Touch and hold Start to restart the cycle, or press Power to clear the display.

  1. Touch and hold Start to restart the washer cycle.
  2. Press Power to clear the PF display.

This display is not a fault. Separate signs such as smoke, flooding, sparks, or a burning smell require the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Do not do

Do not treat PF as a confirmed component failure or open the washer cabinet.

Use the control-panel steps only; if they do not work, contact Whirlpool or schedule service rather than opening the washer.

If the message returns

If PF does not clear or the cycle will not restart, contact Whirlpool or schedule service.

Source and scope

Official source verified at release
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
top-load high-efficiency washers
Content and safety verified on
July 26, 2026
Source updated by manufacturer
Not supplied in the official record

Whirlpool

Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers · Official error-code index

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Verification and review status

  • Content meaning and safety verifiedJuly 26, 2026
  • Source reachability statusOfficial source verified at release
  • Automated evidence review completedPassed · July 26, 2026
  • Automated safety rules checkPassed for this published safety boundary
  • Human technical reviewPending — no human completion is claimed
  • Publication gateAutomated publication checks passed · July 26, 2026
  • Official-source conflictNo unresolved conflict admitted to this public release

Automated checks and release approval are not a substitute for a qualified service professional or the exact manufacturer manual.

Evidence used for this guidance

  • Article heading and introduction

    Source-backed summary

    Error Codes On Whirlpool Top Load Washers; codes vary by model.

  • Error Codes On Whirlpool Top Load Washers > PF row

    Source-backed summary

    PF: The wash cycle was interrupted by a power failure. Touch and hold START to restart or press POWER to clear the display.

  • Article introduction

    Source-backed summary

    If these actions don't work, you can Contact Us or Schedule Service Online.

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