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dr / F5 E4

dr or F5 E4 on display - Door not opened between cycles

Whirlpool · Washing Machines

What does dr / F5 E4 mean?

This code indicates that the washer door was not opened between the completion of the previous wash cycle and the attempt to start a new one.

Common Causes

  • The washer door was not opened and closed between the end of the last cycle and the beginning of the current one.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Open the washer door completely.

  2. 2

    Close the washer door firmly.

  3. 3

    Touch POWER once to clear the code.

  4. 4

    Touch POWER again to restart the washer and the desired cycle.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Whirlpool Washing Machines
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