Which part is usually at fault for Whirlpool error PF?

The most commonly implicated component is the power supply.

What is the first thing to try for Whirlpool error PF?

Restart the drying cycle, or press Power to clear the display.

Error PF Degraded US market

PF on a Whirlpool dryer usually means: Power failure. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code PF points to the power supply.

Fix it fast: Restart after the outage. Full ranked steps below.

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Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

1 Restart after the outage
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- Restart the drying cycle, or press Power to clear the display.
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Low or no line voltage was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F31 points to the power supply.

Low or no line voltage. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code L2 points to the power supply.

Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for 5 minutes. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code E1 points to the power supply.

Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for 5 minutes. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code E2 points to the power supply.

Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for 5 minutes. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code E3 points to the power supply.

Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for 5 minutes. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F1E1 points to the power supply.

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