Whirlpool documents Ofb as an out-of-balance load and describes load redistribution, balance correction and bulky-item guidance.
Top Load HE Washer; United States. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
The washer may display Ofb, run a balance correction routine, flash the dial after stopping, vibrate during spin, or stop with all dial lights flashing.
Stop using the washer if it walks, hits nearby objects, leaks, makes harsh mechanical noise, or remains unstable after load redistribution.
Record the model label, load type, whether the dial flashed, whether the floor seems level, and whether Ofb appears only with bulky items.
This symptom page is attached to Top Load HE Washer. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
For Whirlpool top-load HE washers, Ofb is documented as an out-of-balance load; the article says the washer may run a load-balance correction routine, then users can redistribute the load and press START/PAUSE when stopped.