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Whirlpool · Washing Machines
Overloaded - load too large
Quick Answer
Error code oL on your Whirlpool Washing Machines means: Overloaded - load too large. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
WTW8040DWWTW8500DWWFW560CHWWFW87HEDWWFW72HEDWWFW6605MWWFW5620HWWTW6120HWWFW862CHCWFW9620HWWTW7120HWWTW8127LWWTW4816FWWTW4950HWWTW5057LWWTW5105HWWTW5000DWWTW4955HW
Likely Causes
  1. Too many items in the drum
  2. Heavy load exceeding washer capacity
  3. Load not distributed evenly
How to Fix It
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Step 1: Remove some items from the washer to reduce the load.
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Step 2: Redistribute remaining items evenly.
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Step 3: Restart the cycle.
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Step 4: If the code persists with a normal-sized load, the drive system may need inspection.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
Related Error Codes
F0 E1F0 E2F0 E5F1 E1F1 E2
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