Whirlpool duet washer error F 29
#1

brand new washer on second load shows F29 looked in book did what it said, called lowes....they said make an appoinment with service.... i figure its a code, should be easy to indentfy i can't find that error number by searching anywhere, anyone else have this washer? and/or issue? whirlpool duet model # wfw9200sqa10
#2
apperntly f 29 is something to do with the door mechanism, somehow hubby got it to work, then on the next load after it spun it did it again, after fooling with it he managed to get it to work again, but its like he has to stand there and touch it just right(i can't even get him to touch me just right LOL) anyhow....seems to be a balance thing perhaps but he says he wont sit there and hug it all day while i do laundry......we adjusted the feet, till the machine would not move at all, soon as it spins it does it again....it had 8min to go, went thru it down to 1min(took longer than 8min to get there)then when it was almost done, again f29.....
#3
Whirlpool and Maytags ( SAme company BTW) can be very "PICKY" to unbalanced Loads. try rearranging the clothes in the drum.
If this is a Front loader, there should be a "DOOR LOCK" light on the machine. Make sure it stays lit when the door locks.
A carpenters level across the front and sides of the machine to level it....
Anything further than this ....you have a warranty..let them do something for the ridiculous amount of money the charge for these things.
If this is a Front loader, there should be a "DOOR LOCK" light on the machine. Make sure it stays lit when the door locks.
A carpenters level across the front and sides of the machine to level it....
Anything further than this ....you have a warranty..let them do something for the ridiculous amount of money the charge for these things.

#5
Whirlpool and Maytags ( SAme company BTW) can be very "PICKY" to unbalanced Loads. try rearranging the clothes in the drum.
If this is a Front loader, there should be a "DOOR LOCK" light on the machine. Make sure it stays lit when the door locks.
A carpenters level across the front and sides of the machine to level it....
Anything further than this ....you have a warranty..let them do something for the ridiculous amount of money the charge for these things.
If this is a Front loader, there should be a "DOOR LOCK" light on the machine. Make sure it stays lit when the door locks.
A carpenters level across the front and sides of the machine to level it....
Anything further than this ....you have a warranty..let them do something for the ridiculous amount of money the charge for these things.

#7
n/m i got it thank you thank you thank you, y couldnt they just tell me that on the phone.....easy piece of cake reach up and manually open the door, thank you so much
#8
Very bottom of the front there are 3 screws (torx) remove them lower panel comes off... on right side is the tech sheet... if you reach your hand strait up from inside below the door switch there is a tab you can pull slightly to release the door switch to get clothes out
#9
can't get the door open to get there to do that, if i could get the needed clothing out of the washer then i would, but the issues is the clothing is very very needed
Duh....I didnt even think about that...I'll be ok in the morning.

#10
Very bottom of the front there are 3 screws (torx) remove them lower panel comes off... on right side is the tech sheet... if you reach your hand strait up from inside below the door switch there is a tab you can pull slightly to release the door switch to get clothes out
#11
NP thanks for ur help....still got the new washer, and really when it came down to it, nothing more than a faulty door sensor in my opinion, still seems like someone thru all the ppl we went thru should have known something about the manual door release....just seems like something that should be there.....and be KNOWN to any front load washer and dryer owner i do feel better knowing about it now thats for sure. Kids do the darnest things in the blink of an eye sometimes that might require a quick trick like a manual door release....
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Thanks for the info!!!!
, this is the first time I used a blog that actually helped , Iwill try this after I send this note. Do you recommend getting a new replacment washer ?or will this error problem go away after i reopen the door ?or is this something they can fix easily under warrenty?? I have a wedding and guests in 3 days. go figure.

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well i got the door open , cut main power then checked and wigled wires to check connections. then put power on closed the door . pushed start - nothing for a few seconds then a F22 error...I'm calling the repair man - but i got my clothes out . thx
Thanks for the info!!!!
, this is the first time I used a blog that actually helped , Iwill try this after I send this note. Do you recommend getting a new replacment washer ?or will this error problem go away after i reopen the door ?or is this something they can fix easily under warrenty?? I have a wedding and guests in 3 days. go figure.
