Whirlpool · Washing machine
PF
Normal status or functionstatus message
Whirlpool PF means a top-load HE washer cycle was interrupted by a power failure.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Whirlpool top-load high-efficiency washers covered by the cited US Product Help article
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Touch and hold Start to restart the cycle, or press Power to clear the display.
- Touch and hold Start to restart the washer cycle.
- Press Power to clear the PF display.
Stop and get service when
Contact Whirlpool or schedule service if PF does not clear or the cycle will not restart.
- Contact Whirlpool or schedule service if the documented action does not work.
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 manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- top-load high-efficiency washers
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Whirlpool
Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers · Official error-code index
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