Error code
Whirlpool F05
WHIRLPOOLF05
Error Code· Shown on the appliance's control panel.
What it means
Water Temperature Sensor Error.
How to fix it
- Unplug and disconnect power to the unit and check all connections to the water temperature sensor, heating element and element relay. Also check all components for defects. Replace failed component.
Not affiliated with Whirlpool. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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