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Got a f20 code on my washer and i have a question

Heres the thing my hot water heater is currently out so i have the hot water side of shut down. will this make my washer throw a f20 code cause it never has before til the issue with hot water heater

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How to fix Whirlpool Duet F20 Error:
Whirlpool uses a flow meter that detects the flow of water entering the washer. If this flow meter does not detect the correct amount of water entering the washer it will sound the F20 error code. Often this repair can be made with out calling an appliance repairman and without ordering parts. Start by removing the washer fill hoses; both the cold and the hot water hoses. Check for proper water pressure from the house. To do so, turn the water on and put the hose inside the washer or a bucket.
If water pressure is good, check the water valve inlet screens. Most residential washing machines have inlet screens. The screens prevent minerals from clogging the solenoid. With the hoses removed, you can visually inspect the water inlet screens. If the water valve screens are clear the inlet valve with the screens itself will need to be replaced. To replace the water valve, remove the top of the washing machine. Three screws hold the top down. The screws that hold the top down are on the back of the top panel. Once removed the top will slide back and off. Now remove the wire harness that connects to the valve. One screw holds the valve to the washers cabinet. Removing the screw and sliding the valve over will release the valve from the back panel enabling you to complete your repair.
One last thing to check is the fill hoses. These front load duet washers call for a lot of water quickly. So if you have stainless steel braided flood-safe hoses, they will trip for no reason at all. Replace these flood safe hoses with more traditional hoses.
- See more at: http://www.appliancerepairlesson.com/2011/03/12/how-to-fix-whirlpool-duet-sport-error-code-f20-washer-repair-troubleshooting/#sthash.FHzIAYn8.dpuf

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 09, 2008

SOURCE: Fault code F20 on kenmore he2t clothes washer

I have a brand new front loader that never fill with water but shows F20. How can I get this machine to wash clothes?

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: f20 error code???

Ok, I found 2 solutions for this problem, I tried the first one, and it really seemed to work, but I think I will do the second one too.  First, if you have metal flood safe hoses, you need to look for debris blocking the filter at both ends.  I kept checking the screens at the washer end and not seeing anything, but there was debris located at the water supply end, stuck in the flood safe device that is in the metal hose.  Also, Flood safe hoses say to turn the water on to full pressure, but sometimes that can activate the flood safe device, so only turn your water supply on half way.  Make sure that the hoses are on right as well, the flood safe device needs to be at the end with the water supply, not the washer end.  You will be able to see the device (it looks like a little sieve) inside the hose.  
Another cause of this problem can be the filter IN your washer, it is located in the front just under the front bottom removable panel.  If you have a pet in the house, definitely check this out, a lot of hair gets stuck in that.  Just unscrew the front bottom panel, and then it is right in the middle at the bottom, a cone shaped filter.  Get a towel, because there will be water in there, too. Check out this link with pictures: http://enginerdandwife.com/2007/03/kenmore-elite-h3-washer-error-code-hf.html

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SOURCE: F20 error code no water coming into kenmore he3t washer

The following provided by fixya has the solution to error F20.

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2009

SOURCE: F20 CODE Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer wfw8300sw00

Hi!

“F20” on display
(Water Inlet Problem—no water or insufficient
water supply) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle
Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer
clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen?
Do rate the solution.

Thanks
Rylee

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  • Posted on Sep 19, 2009

SOURCE: f20 error

troubleshooting with the F20code what it says in the trouble shooting section:

Ff20 (water inlet problem, no water or insufficient water supply)

Select stop twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Check the following:

Are water faucets completely turned on?

Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?

Are water inlet hoses kinked?

Are water inlet hoses frozen?

Plug in washer. Re select cycle and press start.

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