Subject washer will stop running and display the error codes. Others have replaced the analog steam switch to fix this, part # W10156252. Hope someone has seen this before!
1.) The Purchase:
I purchased my Duet Steam Model Number WFW9500TW01 on 11/04/08.
2.) The Problem:
7/1/2011 It started getting the F35 error.
3.) The Troubleshooting:
I was able to open the top of the washer and go through some of the troubleshooting that I saw online (disconnecting the hose, blowing back into the washer) which seemed to fix it for about 10 loads but then again it started SUDS / F35 non-stop. I called a local repair service and found that I needed the “analog water pressure level sensor” which apparently had been discontinued by Whirlpool and replaced with a re-engineered part.
4.) The Part needed out of stock and backordered for months:
Old Part: W10156252
New Part: W10415587
The local repair service said that the part was on national backorder and according to their main supplier it had been so for 2 months. The new shipment of these parts was supposed to arrive 7/18/2011. On 7/18/2011 nobody called me to tell me whether or not they were in, so I called Whirlpool and escalated the issue with them.
5.) The call to Whirlpool:
First I spoke with Emma, she confirmed the part was now on a preliminary delivery date of 7/29/11. I shared my frustrations and she transferred me to a “specialist”, who, spoke as if she was chewing her own face - her name was “Candy” from Tennessee. I knew that I wasn’t going to get anywhere with her so I escalated to her manager “Austin”. “Austin” tried or said he tried to find the part from a couple of sources but couldn’t. He said:
“Sir, in this case what we need to do is get this to our Product Review Board who may offer you a replacement unit. They will call you within 24 hours”.
6.) The call from the Whirlpool Product Review Board:
The next day 7/19/2010 a woman named Tihate called me and said that I qualified for a new replacement machine. She went on to explain that it was a newer model but would still fit on my pedestals that I purchased and would be white like my old model.
6a.) One Small Thing:
Tihate added that there would be a small fee for the new washer of $578.57
7.) The final resolution.
I politely declined her offer. I will now wait for the part, fix the washer and sell it along with every Whirlpool, GE and Maytag appliance in my home.
My new LG washing machine will be here tomorrow, with a standard 10 year warranty which costs about $150 more than the replacement from Whirlpool.
P.S.
Tihate’s direct number is 1-866-640-7146 ext 6496
An impressive 10 year warranty on a front loader, very impressive. Probably has superior bearings and seals. Whirlpool bearings and seals wear out after about 6 years so they stopped the 10 year warranty, too costly for them.
Ok I have had this prob for months now it will not work at all. I called maytag and they said that piece was $100 and would have it in a few days. Is there anywhere I can purchase the part cheaper and over night? Please help
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“Sir, in this case what we need to do is get this to our Product Review Board who may offer you a replacement unit. They will call you within 24 hours”.
6.) The call from the Whirlpool Product Review Board:
The next day 7/19/2010 a woman named Tihate called me and said that I qualified for a new replacement machine. She went on to explain that it was a newer model but would still fit on my pedestals that I purchased and would be white like my old model.
6a.) One Small Thing:
Tihate added that there would be a small fee for the new washer of $578.57
7.) The final resolution.
I politely declined her offer. I will now wait for the part, fix the washer and sell it along with every Whirlpool, GE and Maytag appliance in my home.
My new LG washing machine will be here tomorrow, with a standard 10 year warranty which costs about $150 more than the replacement from Whirlpool.
P.S.
Tihate’s direct number is 1-866-640-7146 ext 6496[/quote]
Same problem, worse result. Repairman has replaced the parts and still have the same problem. But now, they won’t have the new part until next week. That’s over a week without a washer.
I’ve called the number above twice over the past few working days and haven’t received a call back.
Tried the on-line chat with a person named Betty, what a waste of time. I too will never buy another Whrilpool product.
Now, you’ll have to excuse me, gotta’ go find a creek so I can hand wash some cloths.
Model # WFW9600TA01 about 10 years old
On normal wash cycles the washer displays F35 or SUD shortly after the cycle starts. Usually after it starts to fill.
I ran the diagnostics (drain/spin; no spin; steam 4x in 5 sec). The diagnostics cycles perfectly; C0-C9.
If I take the tube off the fill sensor, the tub fills indefinitely. If I unplug the electronics from the sensor it errors with F21. I have blown the tube out.
The steam cycle works and the steam diagnostics says yes (start and steam buttons at the same time).
The CCU seems to be OK by a visual inspection. I don’t have the tools to check the capacitors on the board. I am limited to testing it with a multimeter.
I have blown out and inspected the drain hose. It has no obstructions. The tub drains well.
When on drain/spin, rinse/spin, or Clean cycle, the error codes don’t show up.
I have ran it through diagnostics and clean cycle many times. There are no suds in the water. The first time I cleaned it after the F35 error the water was a little sudsy. Now the water does not keep foam on top more than air escaping.
Any other tests I can do to verify which part it is? Buy and try is pricey with this model.
Thank you.
My wife and I have a Whirlpool 9600 clothes washer. After a number of years using this unit, we started getting random F35 and SUDS errors. They became more frequent as time went along. We got to the point that the errors were so frequent that we could not effectively keep up with laundry. We mulled the decision of buying a new clothes washer or try to repair. Some forums said the pressure switch was the culprit. I bought an OEM replacement switch from a reseller on ********. Here is a link to searches on ******** that will show listings for pressure switches. Just make sure that it is compatible with you model before bidding or buying: