Whirlpool WFW560CH Common Problems & Recalls
This page covers the Whirlpool WFW560CH, a 4.3 cu ft front load washer first listed with ENERGY STAR in 2018-12. It lists the failure modes the machine is actually built to have — the parts Whirlpool publishes replacements for — plus the recall status and whether a repair is worth the money.
Recall status
No public recall record for this model. We check the CPSC recall database for the brand and model string. No record means no recall has been published for the WFW560CH — it does not mean the design is flawless. If a recall is issued later, it will appear here.
What actually fails on this machine
Whirlpool publishes 10 replacement parts for the WFW560CH. That list is the honest answer to “what goes wrong”: a part only gets a published replacement number if people are buying it. These are the categories:
| System | What you notice | Typical repair |
|---|---|---|
| Hose Clamp | Small leak at hose connection | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Bellow | Component failure | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Lid Lock / Latch | Washer will not start | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Door Strike | Door will not stay closed | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets 6 Count | Component failure | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Valve | Component failure | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Door Boot Seal | Water leaks from door | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
| Detergent Dispenser | Detergent not dispensing | Replace the part; check the harness and connector at the same time |
These are the failure paths this model is provisioned for, not a count of complaints. We do not publish invented failure rates.
Error codes this family reports
Whirlpool does not publish error-code definitions for the WFW560CH in the owner's manual, so we do not list any for it. The codes below belong to the same washer platform and are documented for sibling models — treat them as indicators of what this machine may report, not as a confirmed code list.
F1E1The main control board (ACU) reported an internal faultF2E5The user interface panel and the main control board do not matchF3E1The washer cannot read the water levelF5E2The lid lock will not engageF5E3The lid lock will not releaseF6E2The user interface panel cannot talk to the main control boardF6E3Same communication failure as F6E2 — the UI and main control board are out of syncF8E1The washer is taking too long to fillF8E6The lid was left openF9E1The washer is taking too long to drainLFLong FilldrDrain problem — the washer cannot empty the drum in the time alloweddrnDrain problem, long form of the same display message as dr
Is it worth repairing?
The rule most appliance technicians use: if the repair costs more than half the price of a new machine, and the washer is over eight years old, replace it. Two specific cases change that maths.
- A shaking or noisy washer is often a levelling or installation problem, not a part. Fix that first — it costs nothing.
- A washer that will not drain is usually a blocked hose, which is also free to check.
- A control board or sealed drum failure is where the maths usually says replace the machine.
When it is a technician job, not a DIY job
Stop and call a licensed technician if any of these apply:
- The machine has a burning smell, scorch marks or a tripping breaker.
- Water has reached the control board or any mains wiring.
- The repair needs the drum, transmission or tub seal opened up.
- The appliance is gas-fired and the fault is anywhere near the gas train.
- You are not confident working with 120 V wiring while standing on a wet floor.
Sibling models with the same platform
- Whirlpool WEF5727T problems
- Whirlpool WFC682CL problems
- Whirlpool WFW4720R problems
- Whirlpool WFW5220R problems
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How the WFW560CH differs from its closest siblings
These are the models most often confused with the WFW560CH. The differences below are computed from our own records, not copied from a marketing sheet.
vs WFW6620H
- 0.2 cu ft larger drum (4.5 vs 4.3)
- 16 kWh/yr more energy (139 vs 123)
- 170 gal/yr more water (4,267 vs 4,097)
- 8 variants listed for the WFW6620H vs 5 here
Shared: both front load; 10 of 10 part numbers identical.
vs WFW4720R
- 0.2 cu ft larger drum (4.5 vs 4.3)
- 17 kWh/yr more energy (140 vs 123)
- 151 gal/yr more water (4,248 vs 4,097)
- 3 part numbers fit only this model (W11314648, WP3359452, W10250743A)
- 3 part numbers fit only the WFW4720R
- 1 variants listed for the WFW4720R vs 5 here
Shared: both front load; 7 of 10 part numbers identical.
Related: the full parts list for the WFW560CH · specifications
Where this data comes from
- Recall databasehttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recallschecked 2026-10-26
- Error code definitionshttps://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Product_Help_Page?model=WFW560CHW0checked 2026-10-26
- Replacement partshttps://www.partselect.com/Models/WFW560CH/checked 2026-10-26
3 separate sources are listed above; each field on this page traces to one of them. We publish facts we can point to — no republished manual text, no hosted PDFs, no invented model numbers or error codes.