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Product Help | Whirlpool

Fod or F18 - Error Code - Compact Front Load Washer

Possible Solutions

Fod or F18 is displayed:

Excessive foam formation, or suds, interrupted the program/cycle. This interruption may be repeated several times until foam is adequately reduced.

Start the Rinse & Spin program, with the Intensive Rinse option. For future use follow the detergent manufacturer’s dosing recommendations. Consider using the Dosing Aid option. Make sure the drain pump filter is clean.

Also check the following:

Are you using HE High-Efficiency detergent? 

Always use only HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent or more than the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent can cause excessive suds, which can lead to the washer leaking, draining concerns, and/or poor rinsing performance. 

Whirlpool recommends using Swash® Laundry Detergent. It is designed to work in both high-efficiency (HE) and non-HE washing machines. With an 8x concentrated formula, you’ll use about a quarter of the detergent you’d need with a traditional 2x concentration detergent. It may look like a small amount, but you’ll be amazed at its effectiveness.

Check out HE Detergent use in a Washer for more information.

Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?

The Fod code may be the result of a restricted drain hose or standpipe (drainpipe).

Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.

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Still need help? Contact us or schedule service.

Please contact us or click below to make an appointment from our preferred list of service providers for service on your appliances.

Interested in purchasing an Extended Service Plan?

Please click below to learn more on how you can save up to 25% on New Appliance Extended Service Plans within 30 days of your appliance purchase.

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