Error code
Whirlpool F3E3
WHIRLPOOLF3E3
Error Code· Shown on the appliance's control panel.
What it means
Inlet Thermistor Open/Shorted.
How to fix it
- Check J14 connector and see TEST #4a: Thermistors, page 3-16.
Not affiliated with Whirlpool. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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