Whirlpool · Washing Machine (Top Load)

Whirlpool Washing Machine (Top Load) HC error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 10m

The HC code on your Whirlpool top load HE washer appears at the end of a wash cycle to indicate that the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the wrong inlets. The cold water hose is connected to the hot water inlet and the hot water hose is connected to the cold water inlet. Turn off the water supply, swap the hoses to their correct inlets, and run another cycle to confirm.

Common causes

The hot water hose was connected to the cold water inlet and the cold water hose to the hot water inlet during installation

How to fix it

1

Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves
2

Disconnect both inlet hoses from the back of the washer and from the wall
3

Reconnect the hot water hose to the hot water inlet (marked HOT or with a red indicator) and the cold water hose to the cold water inlet (marked COLD or with a blue indicator)
4

Turn the water supply back on and run another wash cycle to confirm the HC code does not return