Whirlpool Calypso washer (model #gvw9959kl2) selector buttons

Defective control panel is likely.

Fl means flood
you either have a bad flood switch or something is in the pump.
the pump is located under the washer
if you where to tip back and remove the 3 5/16 inch screws and look to the very right you will see the pump.
it could be these 2 things and or it could be something in your sump balls. which you would need special tools to gain access to.
let me know if this helps

keep it unplugged for at least a half hour -- if nothing solves it you probably need a new board. Ours is going the sidewalk on junk day because of this. Have had it 7 years and more than a dozen service calls on it. Have had the board replaced 2x and the pump 4x -- other calls were techs trying to figure it all out. Garbage machine.

Hi , I,m online now trying to fix my calypso dryer problem , ijust got done fixing my washer 10 minutes ago (clogged pump) . In the past I have unplugged the units when they acted up (re-boot) and worked up til this sunday . Good luck !!
Rob

i have the whirlpool top loader also. Was not quiet a year old, starts running at random by itself. They sent the repair man out got lectured that it was my fault (too much soap, washer is in basement, I need to call an electrician to check the wiring). Now it drips water into the inside of the washer.
I can see it will eventually be cheaper to replace than call the repairman back.... Won't be a Whirlpool

try replacing the drain hose where it connects to the pump? perhaps the pump itself had something caught up in it, i own one of these machines as of a few days ago and i aquired it with it not draining, after i cleaned up the pump and put it back, all is good... check your pump assembly if possible or run it thru with the front panel off to see where the leak is coming from.. directions are avaliable under the owner center on whirlpool.com just enter your model # in and look for a parts diagram of the cabinet...
good luck..

If it is a Calypso, abandon it immediately... it is amazing you still have it. One of the worst designs, ever. Whirlpool Washing Machine Drain Pump 285990 No Longer Available

Yup, this is what happened to me. I also get a "44" error code and erroneous beeping. This is exactly what the class action law suit was about. The Whirlpool Calypso's of your type have the red LED and touch controls, right? They go bad internally after a few years, regardless of how much or how little you use them. There is nothing you can do. Order a new or reconditioned control panel, or have it serviced and repaired by a qualified company referred by Whirlpool Service... Don't do this yourself... The part is about $200 or so plus $60 to $80 minimum call out charge, and sometimes the new parts are as bad as the one you currently have. Best Bet... Time to upgrade to something newer. You may spend your money on this repair, yet in a few months, have the same thing again or something else go wrong. It's just not worth the repair.... Indy :)

I had the same problem, it turned out to be the "U-Joint", which was a fairly easy repair. The part comes as a kit, (It is probably very common), the cost I got from Sears was $112. With tax and a $44 overnight delivery charge, my total was $170. And while I had it apart, I also cleaned all the gunk out.

Junk it! Cut you losses now. I had a Calypso for 6 years and went through 3 pumps, various circuit boards , a drive motor ,etc..... not to mention the down time of not having a washer in a 4 person household. We bought a Whirlpool Duet HT 9200. Clean , fresh laundry not all balled up anymore. Junk it. You'll thank me.