Is there a way to reset a Whirlpool washer?

If your Whirlpool washing machine is not working correctly, resetting it can often be enough to get it back in running order. The best way to know how to reset your particular Whirlpool washing machine is to check the owner’s manual. Turn off the washer. Turn the mode dial to NORMAL. Turn the dial counter-clockwise one click left, clockwise three clicks, counterclockwise one click, and then clockwise one click. Once you have taken the above steps, press the START button. Are all the cycle indicating lights illuminated? If they are, press START / STOP one time. Rotate your dial until you have the following three lights illuminated: RINSE, WASH, and STOP. Then turn off your washer and unplug it for ten seconds. When you turn it back on it should be reset. You can run a test load without any clothing to ensure that the reset worked. If it did not then you can try to follow the above procedure one more time. If that does not work either, go on to the next step to try the Cabrio reset procedure. Touch any button that you see on your display pad. This will clear the error code. Or you can press PAUSE/CANCEL. Choose a cycle and press START. Then disconnect the Cabrio from power if you see the issue or error come back. Wait five minutes. Choose a cycle again and press START. Run the load empty to test it and ensure that the reset process worked correctly. If it did not, then you can complete these steps again.

Wondering how to reset a Whirlpool washing machine? Read the manufacturer’s instructions for accomplishing this task. For example, if you have a Whirlpool washing machine and something happens, don’t fret. Just follow the Whirlpool manufacturer instructions. First Attempt: Turn off the washing machine. Turn the mode dial to the normal position. Now, turn the dial counter-clockwise one click to the left. Then, turn the dial clockwise, three clicks. Next, turn the dial counter-clockwise on click. Lastly, turn the dial clockwise with one click. These steps should have reset the washing machine. However, if not, move to the next attempt. Second Attempt: Simply reset the circuit breaker. Turn off the washing machine. Go to your circuit breaker box and flip the breaker off. Wait for 3 minutes. Reset your circuit breaker for the washing machine. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the washing machine on with the control panel on the machine. Top Load Washers Only: Follow these steps if you have a top-load Whirlpool washing machine. Unplug the washing machine from its outlet. Wait one minute and then plug the washing machine back into the outlet. Within 12 seconds, open and close the lid 6 times. If you hear a beep sound, and the control panel lights up, this likely means that the reset has worked.

Resetting your Whirlpool washer can be a quick and effective solution for resolving various concerns, from unresponsive controls to cycle interruptions. The easiest method for resetting your Whirlpool washing machine is performing a power cycle. If your washer is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for one minute and then plug the unit back in. If the washer is hard-wired to the power supply, turn the breaker off at the home electrical panel that powers the washer for one minute and then turn the breaker back on. Many Whirlpool washers come equipped with a reset or factory default setting on the control panel. By performing this action, it will return all the settings back to the original factory settings and delete any saved profiles or preferred settings. This method can help clear any errors or glitches that may have occurred during your last wash cycle. Refer to your Owner's Manual to specific information on how to perform a factory reset. Check the Control Lock If your washer appears to have no power, no lights, etc. please verify that the Control Lock has not been activated.