Whirlpool washing machine: error FH

Code FH on a Whirlpool washing machine display means: washing machine does not take in water or does not reach the water level.

In short

Meaning: Washing machine does not take in water or does not reach the water level
Check first: Check that the water tap is fully open.
Repair shop: 0–340 zł

Most common causes

Water tap is closed
Kinked or clogged inlet hose
Clogged screen in the valve
Damaged water level sensor

What you can check yourself

Check that the water tap is fully open.
Check that the inlet hose is not kinked or squashed.
Turn off the water, unscrew the hose at the appliance and clean the screen in the connector (for example with a toothbrush).
Check that other taps have normal water pressure.

Call a repair service if

the error keeps coming back after these checks,
water is leaking or you smell burning,
the appliance trips the circuit breaker.

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Questions

What does error FH mean on a Whirlpool washing machine?

Code FH means: washing machine does not take in water or does not reach the water level. The most common causes: water tap is closed, kinked or clogged inlet hose, clogged screen in the valve.

Can I keep using the washing machine with error FH?

If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.

Other codes: Whirlpool washing machine

A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.