How To Reset Whirlpool Washer Touch Screen

The Cabrio washers are among the most popular and sold models developed by the Whirlpool electric appliance company. This washer has no quality issues and has a long life. However, it is prone to technical issues, mechanical wear, and tears like any other appliance.

The most vulnerable part of a Whirlpool Cabrio washer is the LED panel. The design has small openings that let the steam seep through them to deposit on the circuit.

However, more often, the LED will start working after a reset. You should know how to reset your Whirlpool Cabrio washer. We have also discussed cleaning the LED panel, so read the article for more information.

Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Reset Touch Screen: How To Reset Whirlpool Washer Touch Screen

Resetting the Whirlpool Cabrio washer touchscreen

A problem in the LED panel does not usually mean you have to jump right into the replacement. It is always better to opt for an LED panel reset. The procedure is pretty simple. You need to perform the following steps:

  1. You need to push any button on the screen or the cancel button to remove the error message from the screen.
  2. Select a new wash cycle and initiate it to see if it will work.
  3. If the Whirlpool Cabrio washer gives an error again, unplug it from the power source.
  4. Wait for 30 seconds to let the Whirlpool Cabrio washer remove the unnecessary memory.
  5. Restart the washer to see if the code is gone.
  6. Opt for a new wash cycle and press start.
  7. This wash cycle is a test run, so perform it on an empty bucket.
  8. See if the reset procedure has worked or not.

Enter the diagnostic mode.

You should use this method if the control panel looks unresponsive and the LED lights are not turning on. It will put your Whirlpool Cabrio washer in diagnostic mode. The procedure is pretty straightforward, and you need no excessive use of tools.

  1. If the LED panel of your Whirlpool Cabrio washer does not light up, then you should press any three buttons consecutively.
  2. For instance, push the “Temperature,” “Soil level,” and “Spin speed” buttons one after another. Repeat the pattern three consecutive times.
  3. Your Whirlpool Cabrio washer will enter the diagnostic mode. Almost all the lights will start lighting up simultaneously.
  4. Once the process is complete, the washer will show an error code to help you know the exact problem.

Understanding the error code

Several codes mentioned on the LED screen will have different interpretations. If the washer presents you with F6 and E2 codes, you should know that the display has an interface problem. Other codes like F5 and F7 can also show up. However, we will discuss the interface issues only in this article.

Cleaning the LED panel

If the error code says that the washer has a faulty LED panel, then it is preferred to go for manual interior cleaning. You must disassemble the panel and expose the interior to do all this.

Removing the screws from the back

First, you must ensure your Whirlpool Cabrio washer is turned off. Pull the washer forward to expose the back. Remove the three screws that are fixed in the back. You will need a screwdriver to do this. Open the back and push the machine back to its original position.

Remove the lid from the top.

The next step includes removing the lid. This is simple, as you must grab the machine from the top. Pull the top section of the washing machine towards you and lift it slightly. Push it backward so that the lock is unhooked.

The hook is there to ensure safety. It ensures that you do not unnecessarily remove the lid. Fold the lid backward and lock it in the two hinges.

Find and consult the manual.

There is a manual in the front of the washing bucket so you should put your hand in the compartment to find it. Grab the user manual from there.

It will contain all the details you need to deal with the issue. We will try and explain everything. We will skip the diagnostic step as the same has been explained earlier.

Unscrew and expose the LED panel

The next thing you need to do is get the display panel out from the base of the lid. When the lid is opened, find the spring clips at both the bottom corners of the lid. Press and free these springs from the window by using a flathead screwdriver. Make sure that you do not damage the spring clip.

After freeing the spring clip, open the screws at the back of the display panel. There will be eight screws there. Once this is done, pull the panel up and forward to expose the wirings underneath.

Remove the connector that wires the display panel to the control board. This will prevent damage to the control board or wires during the inspection.

Check the panel and clean it.

Once the display panel is removed from the control board, you should unscrew the nuts fixed on it. Now that everything is exposed, inspect the small circuit openings and connections for damage.

Any damage would mean that you need to either repair or replace it. If you do not see any significant damage, the best you can do is wipe it with an alcohol pad. Ensure all the deposits are removed and that the LED panel looks new.

Apply conformal coating

Plug the wire connector of the panel into the control panel temporarily to check if the display is working. We hope that it has started working. Once this is done, you should coat all the openings and holes with conformal coating to ensure the steam does not damage the circuit by depositing unwanted residues.

Conclusion

A faulty LED panel does not mean that you should feel disheartened. Electric malfunctions and failures are a part of using daily appliances. The thing that you should make sure of is that you know the method to reset the LED panel when it starts behaving awkwardly.

If the reset does not get the job done, the best bet is to unscrew the panel and see its condition from the inside. An LED panel is vulnerable to residue deposited on the circuit.

Wiping off the dirt with the alcohol pad is the way to go in this case. However, it is better to call a technician if you think that the fault in the LED panel is beyond cleaning.

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