The drain valve doesn't sem to close every time and the machine doesn't want to agetate when there is no water in it. I am fairly adequate with machines. Is it fairly easy to get to the valve?

Ec5: Overloaded or insufficient water.
1. Your load of clothes is too large. Wash smaller loads.
2. If the water inlet valve is defective, the wash may fill slowly or not fill at all. The water inlet valve requires sufficient water pressure to function properly. First, check the water pressure to determine that it is adequate. If the water pressure is adequate, see #1. try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If the washer still fills slowly, replace the water inlet valve.

hope this helps

12 years is a good run for a washing machine. I get 10 to 12 on my Whirlpool units.

Your water level sensor is defective or getting clogged with dirt.

Hi, the interpretation for error code A10 is: A10 = fill solenoid valve triac closed/open circuit - check valve/ operation - machine drains until level switch resets + 30"

Now, to try and solve the problem yourself: Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher & remove the hose, Run the machine for several minutes in a normal position. Turn the machine off, reconnect the fill hose, turn the water back on then turn the machine back on.

If this doesn't solve the problem, then you'll need to call a service person.

The automatic clothes washing machine counts on a pressured water system - like what is provided in a town / city or from a well that has a pressure system to deliver water at pressure like when you open a valve for a bath tub, sink or shower.
You need to have a plumber provide valve/faucets for both hot and cold water. The valves are sometimes called a "hose bibb" with a threaded end that the hoses connect to and then are connected to the back of the washer. When the hoses are connected and the valves are open, the automatic washer will open a solenoid valve when the time is right to allow water to flow in, then closees. Some owners keep the hose bibb valves open forever after they connect the washer, others close the valves after they are done washing all loads for the day/week.
You will also need a drain provided that connects into the house plumbing. The Whirlpool Duet provides the drain hose from the washer which drops into the pipe the plumber provides. It is important that the drain pipe allow air to move past the washers drain hose, to allow proper draining.
Hope that helps. Please post back how things come out, OK?

Hello,
The problem is that the dishwasher discharges the water very rapidly...
Your drain pipe is either too small or partially plugged to the point that the water cannot get away fast enough...
You probably need to have the drain pipe cleaned, or aget some drain cleaner to put down it.

Heatman101

Does it click when closing the lid ? Sometimes , the lid switch arm , will work inserting somethin into it , but not with the lid closed . Try checking it useing the lid itself . Ocassionally , the arm wears to where it has to be pushed farther down to work so the actuator on the lid cannot push it far enough down . Have to replace the lid switch for it to work properly or bypass the lid switch from under the console .

F20 is an indication of low water flow. Check that the screens in the hoses or the valve at the back of the washer are not clogged. Mineral buildup in the water lines can break free, causing the screens to plug.

Press Stop twice to cancel any cycles, unplug the washer while you check the hoses, then plug back in.

If you find plugged hoses, then you should not have any additional problems. If you didn't, check to make sure there is adequate flow from the wall valve by removing the washer drain line from the wall drain pipe, put the washer end of the water hoses into the drain pipe one at a time, and turn on the faucet to assure there is good flow. Be sure to hold the hose into the drain pipe.

The water valve on the washer did not close properly and is leaking past the seal. It is possible that it was a one time event and won't happen again, but most likely you will need to replace the valve. It will probably get worse as time goes on.
They are fairly simple to replace on most washers. If you will post the complete model number of the washer I will try to post instructions on how to repair it. Turn your supply valves off when you are not using the washer until you get it replaced.
Mike

Are you sure that water fills the tub ? Close the hot water tap and check if cold water fills in, then close the cold water tap and open the hot water one and check whether hot water fills in. Let me knw with your test results.