Whirlpool Washer — Error Code OL

Q: How do I fix the OL error on a Whirlpool washer?

Try first: Lighten the load. Remove several items, add HE detergent, close the lid, and press Start/Pause.

The load is too large.

brand Whirlpool appliance Washer market US component drum category unbalanced severity degraded

Ranked repair steps

1. Lighten the load

Remove several items, add HE detergent, close the lid, and press Start/Pause.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Whirlpool Product Help — Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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