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Long Cycles and/or Stuck in Certain Part of Cycle

Long Cycles and/or Stuck in Certain Part of Cycle - Normal pauses, suds/air in pump, motor, or water heating problem

Whirlpool · Washing Machines

What does Long Cycles and/or Stuck in Certain Part of Cycle mean?

Wash cycles are taking longer than expected or the dishwasher seems stuck in a particular part of the cycle. This could be normal pauses, issues with the pump, motor, or water heating.

Common Causes

  • Normal operation pauses for thermal holds
  • Suds/air in the pump requires repeated wash periods
  • Motor problems force cycle to start and stop repeatedly
  • Water heating problem causing long cycles

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Instruct the customer about normal cycle pauses for thermal holds.

  2. 2

    Refer to the 'Service Error Codes Table' for suds/air in pump issues (6-3).

  3. 3

    Refer to the 'Service Error Codes Table' for motor problems (4-3).

  4. 4

    Refer to the 'Service Error Codes Table' for water heating problems (7-1).

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Whirlpool Washing Machines
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