Whirlpool washer Error Code F9 E1

What does F9 E1 mean?

Washer unable to drain water within 8 minutes.

Common causes

• Clogged drain pump filter
• Blocked drain hose
• Failed drain pump
• Drain hose too high
• Foreign objects in pump

Diagnostic & testing steps

1. 1. Clean drain pump filter
2. 2. Check drain hose for kinks or clogs
3. 3. Verify drain hose height under 96 inches
4. 4. Test drain pump motor - should read 5-15 ohms
5. 5. Check for foreign objects in pump impeller

Tools required

• Multimeter
• Towels
• Shallow pan
• Pliers

OEM parts & part numbers

Drain Pump, Drain Hose

Part numbers: W10536347, W10818965

Safety warning

⚠️ Have towels ready - water will spill when opening filter