Error f-08 on a whirlpool washing machine. Let's look at what's happening. Whirlpool washing machines are mid-range appliances or slightly above average. Their market share is quite high and they are common as equipment. The whirlpool brand is common as a washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, air conditioner or some other household appliance.
You will hear a lot of opinions from users, some negative, some positive, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Due to the high market share and many sold appliances, there is no way there won't be problems, even minimal ones, so everyone who has had some brand, even if not this one, has had some problems with it.
Whirlpool has encountered errors: F22, Error F23, Error: F05 - In old Whirlpool washing machines, it means a temperature sensor on the heater. In new ones, it means IT DOES NOT PUMP OUT THE WATER.
Let's look specifically at the F08 error. This error is related to a Leak in the heater of the appliance or a short circuit. In old homes that do not have a Defective current protection, there is no way to catch a leak in the heater and work. In new construction, the defective current starts to fall there and the customer seeks service, saying that it falls from the Washing Machine.
Solution to the problem f-08 Whirlpool
SYMPTOMS
When the heater has a leak, the appliance keeps the door closed without unlocking it. This is the most common.
There is an option when the appliance starts working and it is possible to work until the middle of the program without giving any symptoms that something is wrong. But after the water heats up where there is a weak spot or a hole or damaged insulation on the heater itself, it starts to LEAK - the leak is a damaged type of insulation. Then the device senses through the terminals that there is a changed resistance and goes into error, except in cases where the leak is not so large that the apartment's fuse is blown.
This type of problem is easily caught by a Home Appliance Technician. First, because practice prevails, and if you have decided to repair the device yourself, THE BEST THING IS TO REPLACE THE HEATER WITH A NEW ONE. DO NOT MEASUREMENT IT in 80% of cases the heater does not give values for a broken one. The best thing is when you have a doubt or an error on the F08 display to replace the heater.
Solution to problem F08 in a Whirlpool washing machine
Cause of the error
Explanation
Solution
1. Damaged heater
The heater is burned out or its circuit is interrupted.
Check the heater with a multimeter. If necessary, replace it with a new one.
2. Defective thermistor
The temperature sensor is sending incorrect data to the module. This may cause error f-05
Check the resistance of the thermistor (should be in the range of 4.7kΩ-10). Replace if necessary.
3. Problem with the electronic module
The control module does not recognize signals from the heater or thermistor.
The most common cause is a HEATER RELAY STUCK
Restart the washing machine. If the error persists, contact a technician for diagnosis and repair.
5. Problem with the cables
Interrupted or damaged cables to the heater or sensor.
Check the cables for damage or loose connections. Repair or replace if necessary.