Whirlpool Washer — Error Code OL
The load is too large.
ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Lighten the load”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the drum. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly.
Ranked repair steps
1. Lighten the load
Remove several items, add HE detergent, close the lid, and press Start/Pause.
easy · basis: manufacturer first
Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Whirlpool Product Help — Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.