What F26 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load) Means
F26 on the 110-prefix Whirlpool-built front-load platform is raised when the control has not seen the door opened across three cycles in a row, or when the door switch is insisting the door is open when it is not.
Common Causes of F26 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)
- Three cycles started without the door ever being opened between them
- A door switch that no longer registers the door being opened
- A door catch worn enough that the switch never fully releases
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Open the door wide, leave it for a moment, close it and start again; if the code was simply a run of back-to-back cycles, that clears it without any parts.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- If deliberately opening the door does not clear it, the switch has stopped reporting and that is a repair rather than a habit.
- The switch shares the lock assembly on this platform, so it is not usually replaced on its own.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.