What to do now
Run a Drain and Spin cycle to remove residual water if the washer can be operated safely.
Error code
Whirlpool Top Load HE Washer Error F0E8: Meaning, Safe Checks and Official Source
Too much residual water was detected in the washer. Run a Drain and Spin cycle to remove residual water if the washer can be operated safely. Do not keep running the appliance if the code returns or a safety sign appears.
Applies to: Whirlpool top-load washer dedicated Product Help article scope.Confidence HIGHLast verified 2026-07-26
Applies to
- Whirlpool top-load washers covered by the cited Product Help article
- Displayed F0E8 code in that top-load scope
Region: United States. This page does not generalize the code to every Whirlpool washer.
What the code means
The washer detected too much water left in the tub after the cycle state where it expected less residual water.
Confirmed: Whirlpool documents F0E8 for top-load washers as water remaining in the tub. The official safe action is to run Drain and Spin and call for service if the problem persists.
Can you keep using it?
Only after safe supply checks and only if the code clears.
When to stop
Stop if water remains, the washer leaks, the pump sounds abnormal, or electrical safety is uncertain.
When to call a professional
Contact service if F0E8 persists after a safe Drain and Spin cycle.
Safe checks
- Confirm the display reads F0E8.
- Run Drain and Spin if the washer is safe to operate.
- Do not reach into standing water while the washer is powered.
Confirmed by the manufacturer
- Too much residual water was detected in the washer.
- Whirlpool recommends Drain and Spin to remove water.
- Persistent F0E8 should go to service.
Commonly associated with this fault
- A washer that does not remove water fully is compatible with the official F0E8 explanation.
Not confirmed for this exact model
- A failed pump, control, pressure system, or wiring issue is not confirmed by F0E8 alone.
Reset instructions
No reset procedure is published here because the current source does not document one for this scope.
Do not keep restarting cycles if water remains after Drain and Spin.
Information to collect before calling service
Record the model label, water level, cycle phase, whether Drain and Spin ran, and whether F0E8 returned.