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Whirlpool Washing Machine Error FP

Whirlpool washing machine error FP usually indicates a drainage fault. ECL records this code as “Drain Fault”. Common causes on this page include Blocked filter or sump and Kinked drain hose, but the exact cause can vary by model and appliance generation. Start with the safe external checks below, confirm model-specific guidance using your exact model number, and arrange repair help if the code returns or any safety warning applies.

Quick answer: Drain Fault

In simple terms

Whirlpool washing machine code FP usually means Drain Fault. Follow these four steps.

1Understand the code

See what the code usually means and why it may have appeared.

2Try safe checks

Try only the simple checks listed on this page. Do not take the appliance apart.

3Check if it is safe to use

Check the safety section before you keep using the appliance.

4Choose the next step

Use the next-step box to see whether to keep checking, find a part by model or get repair help.

What Whirlpool FP means

FP means the washing machine has not drained correctly. Water may remain in the drum, or the control may not receive confirmation that the level has fallen.

Common causes

  • Blocked filter or sump
  • Kinked drain hose
  • Blocked household waste connection
  • Drain-pump or pressure-system fault

Safe checks you can make

  1. Switch off and prepare for retained water
  2. Clean the accessible filter
  3. Check the drain hose and sink connection
  4. Listen for the pump on a drain command

Repair help

Try the safe checks first

Start with the simple checks on this page. If the code comes back, stop guessing and get repair help.

Still showing? Get repair help Check parts using your model number

Before buying a part: confirm the full model number and check the seller's part number. A fault code alone is not enough.

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Is it safe to keep using the appliance?

Do not force the door or keep restarting the programme.

When to stop and call an engineer

If standard user maintenance does not clear the error, or if you suspect an electrical component failure.

Your model may be different

Error-code meanings can vary by model, market and appliance generation. Confirm Whirlpool FP against the instruction manual or support information for the exact model number before replacing parts or treating this page as a model-specific diagnosis.

Where this information comes from

Publisher: Error Code Lookup Editorial Team. This page is independent information written in our own words and reviewed with safety boundaries in mind.

Manufacturer information: Whirlpool UK. Use the exact model number to verify model-specific wording and instructions.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-31

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Frequently asked questions

What does FP mean on a Whirlpool washing machine?

FP means the washing machine has not drained correctly. Water may remain in the drum, or the control may not receive confirmation that the level has fallen.

What usually causes Whirlpool error FP?

Common causes include Blocked filter or sump; Kinked drain hose; Blocked household waste connection; Drain-pump or pressure-system fault.

Can I safely fix FP myself?

Some basic external checks may be safe to try first. Stop if there are leaks, burning smells, overheating, electrical issues, unusual noises or repeated failures.

When should I call a professional for FP?

If standard user maintenance does not clear the error, or if you suspect an electrical component failure.

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