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Whirlpool Washing Machine (Top Load) OL error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 5–10m

The OL code on your Whirlpool top load HE washer means the load is too large. When an overload is detected the washer will drain the water and detergent and pause. Remove several items from the tub to reduce the load size, add HE detergent, close the lid, and press START/PAUSE to restart.

Common causes

  • Too many items or items that are too heavy were loaded into the washer for a single cycle

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Wait for the washer to finish draining

  2. 2

    Open the lid and remove several items to reduce the load size

  3. 3

    Add the correct amount of HE high-efficiency detergent for the reduced load

  4. 4

    Close the lid and press START/PAUSE to restart the cycle

  5. 5

    Wash the removed items as a separate load

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1

drn

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2

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3

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4

LdL

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