Whirlpool WFW9151YW Manuel D’Utilisation

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help  

for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.  

Sd (Excess suds)  

appears in display

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is 

running a suds reduction routine. 

Allow the machine to continue. Use only HE detergent.  

Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on  

load size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If the 

dial is flashing, reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash 

temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent. 

Press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press  

START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again, 

call for service.

F8E1 (long fill – no  

water supply error)  

appears in display

Check for proper water supply.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the 

inlet valve.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.

Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.

Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.

F9E1 (drain pump  

system error) appears  

in display

Check plumbing for correct drain hose 

installation. Drain hose extends into 

standpipe farther than 4.5" (114 mm). 

Check drain hose for proper installation. 
Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, or blocked. 
Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above  

the floor.

F--E-- code (Washer 

problem)

System error code.

Press POWER to cancel cycle and clear the code. Then press 

POWER and select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN if there is excessive  

water in the washer. If the code appears again, call for service.

Once any possible issues are corrected, press START/PAUSE once to clear the code.  

Then press START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

Feet may not be in contact with the 

floor and locked.

Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer 

must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight 

against the bottom of the cabinet.

Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" 

(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.

See “Level Washer” in “Installation Instructions.”

Load could be unbalanced  

or too large. 

Avoid tightly packing the load. Avoid washing single items.  

Balance a single item such as a rug or jacket with a few extra 

items. 

Use Heavy Duty or Bulky Items cycle for oversized,  

non-absorbent items such as comforters or poly-filled  

jackets. Other items are not appropriate for Heavy Duty  

or Bulky Items cycle. See “Cycle Guide.”

Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle Guide” 

and “Using Your Washer” in this “Use and Care Guide.”

Vibration, rocking, or 

“walking”

Washer may not be level.

The shipping bolts are still in the 

back of the washer.

See “Remove Transport System,” in “Installation Instructions.”