Whirlpool WFW6720R Manual, Specs, Parts & Error Codes
The Whirlpool WFW6720R is a front load automatic washer with a 5 cu ft (142 L) drum, measuring 39 in high, 27 in wide, 32 in deep. It runs on 120V and uses about 140 kWh of electricity and 4,720 gallons of water per year. We track 10 replacement part numbers and no error codes are published in its owner’s manual.
Listed with ENERGY STAR since 2024-08. This is not a connected model.
Specifications
- Model
- WFW6720R
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Type
- Front Load washer
- Capacity
- 5 cu ft (142 L)
- Height
- 39 in
- Width
- 27 in
- Depth
- 32 in
- Voltage
- 120V
- Annual energy
- 140 kWh
- Annual water
- 4,720 gal
- IMEF
- 2.76
- IWF
- 3.2
- Connected
- No
Inches for dimensions, US cubic feet with litres in brackets. Energy figures are the manufacturer's certified values as filed with ENERGY STAR.
Full breakdown →Official manual
Whirlpool does not publish a direct PDF link for the WFW6720R. The manual is served from a model lookup page, and it only works with the full model number including the suffix — for this model that is WFW6720RW0.
Entering the base number alone returns “model not found”, which is the single most common reason people cannot find their manual.
Look up the manual on WhirlpoolManual details, what it covers, and what to do if it is missing →
Common faults & error codes
Whirlpool does not publish error-code definitions for the WFW6720R in the owner's manual. Codes for this platform live in the service documentation, which is issued to authorised technicians only — so we do not guess at them.
What we can do is map the symptom. The codes that appear on this washer family are documented for other models on the same platform:
- F1E1The main control board (ACU) reported an internal fault.
- F2E5The user interface panel and the main control board do not match.
- F3E1The washer cannot read the water level.
- F5E2The lid lock will not engage.
- F5E3The lid lock will not release.
- F6E2The user interface panel cannot talk to the main control board.
Browse all Whirlpool error codes →
Replacement parts
| Part | Part number | Typical symptom |
|---|---|---|
| Hose Clamp | WP596669 | Small leak at hose connection |
| Knob / Insert | WP8536939 | Control knob will not turn |
| Door Strike | W11316914 | Door will not stay closed |
| Hose Clamp | WP616099 | Small leak at hose connection |
| Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets 6 Count | W10501250 | — |
| Hose Clamp | WP356138 | Small leak at hose connection |
| Valve | W11688995 | — |
| Door Boot Seal | W11266654 | Water leaks from door |
| Stack Kit | W10869845 | — |
| Screw / Fastener | WP8540282 | Fastener replacement |
Part numbers are the manufacturer's own numbers, published so you can verify a part before ordering. We do not sell parts.
Part details and where to buy →Recalls
No public recall record is on file for the WFW6720R. We check the CPSC recall database; a model with no record means no recall has been published, not that the machine is fault-free.
Common problems and recall status →Other Whirlpool washers
- Whirlpool WFW6605M — 5 cu ft front load
- Whirlpool WTW8127L — 5.2 cu ft top load
- Whirlpool WTW500CM — 5.3 cu ft top load
- Whirlpool WTW6150P — 5.3 cu ft top load
- Whirlpool WTW6157P — 5.3 cu ft top load
- Whirlpool WTW7120H — 5.3 cu ft top load
Where this data comes from
- Specificationshttps://data.energystar.gov/resource/bghd-e2wd.jsonchecked 2026-10-26
- Part numbershttps://www.partselect.com/Models/WFW6720R/checked 2026-10-26
2 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.
Frequently asked
Where is the WFW6720R manual?
Whirlpool publishes the manual behind a model lookup. Enter the full model number WFW6720RW0 including the suffix on the manufacturer's support page.
What is the capacity of the WFW6720R?
5 cu ft (about 142 litres), front load configuration.
What parts fail most on the WFW6720R?
The replacement parts listed on this page are the ones Whirlpool publishes for this model, including hose clamp, knob / insert, door strike.