Kenmore Washer Error Codes
Below is a complete list of Kenmore Washer error codes, what each code means, and the issues they typically indicate.
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F01 | Control board EEPROM failure. |
| F02 | Washer is taking too long to drain. |
| F06 | Motor tachometer or speed sensor failure. |
| F09 | Washer detected an overflow condition. |
| F0E1 | Load detected during Clean Washer cycle. |
| F0E2 | Excessive suds detected. |
| F0E3 | Washer detected an overload condition. |
| F0E4 | Spin speed limited due to water temperature. |
| F0E5 | Washer detected an off‑balance load. |
| F0E6 | Motor restricted or unable to turn freely. |
| F0E7 | Load detected when washer should be empty. |
| F0E8 | Water hazard or flood condition detected. |
| F0E9 | Off‑balance load detected; cycle paused. |
| F11 | Serial communication failure between control boards. |
| F1E1 | Main control board failure. |
| F1E2 | Motor control board failure. |
| F1E3 | ACU failed to reset. |
| F1E4 | EEPROM memory error. |
| F1E5 | ACU overcurrent detected. |
| F21 | Washer is taking too long to drain. |
| F22 | Washer door failed to lock. |
| F23 | Water heating system failure. |
| F24 | Water temperature sensor malfunction. |
| F26 | Door switch not detecting correct position. |
| F28 | Communication error between control boards. |
| F29 | Washer door failed to unlock. |
| F2E1 | User interface key is stuck. |
| F2E3 | User interface does not match control board. |
| F2E5 | User interface power failure. |
| F2E7 | User interface software mismatch. |
| F33 | Pump system pressure switch failure. |
| F34 | Washer door failed to open. |
| F35 | Analog pressure sensor malfunction. |
| F37 | Temperature sensor reporting invalid values. |
| F3E1 | Water level sensor failure. |
| F3E2 | Water temperature sensor failure. |
| F3E3 | Temperature sensor shorted. |
| F3E4 | Pressure sensor out of range. |
| F41 | Motor control board failure. |
| F42 | Motor control detected an overcurrent condition. |
| F43 | Motor control overheating detected. |
| F44 | Motor stalled during operation. |
| F54 | Motor relay failure on control board. |
| F5E1 | Lid switch failure. |
| F5E2 | Lid lock failed to engage. |
| F5E3 | Lid failed to unlock. |
| F6E0 | No communication with motor control. |
| F6E1 | ACU cannot detect motor. |
| F6E2 | Communication error between UI and control board. |
| F6E3 | Communication error between ACU and UI. |
| F72 | User interface communication failure. |
| F73 | User interface does not match control board. |
| F78 | Internal control board failure. |
| F7E0 | Tachometer signal lost. |
| F7E1 | Basket speed sensor failure. |
| F7E2 | Motor stalled during operation. |
| F7E3 | Basket engaged during wash mode. |
| F7E4 | Basket disengaged during spin mode. |
| F7E5 | Shifter mechanism failure. |
| F7E6 | Motor fault detected. |
| F7E7 | Motor unable to reach target RPM. |
| F7E8 | Motor overheating detected. |
| F7E9 | Rotor locked or unable to rotate. |
| F82 | User interface button stuck. |
| F83 | User interface button shorted. |
| F8E0 | Steam valve not operating correctly. |
| F8E1 | Washer taking too long to fill. |
| F8E2 | Dispenser system failure. |
| F8E3 | Overflow condition detected. |
| F8E4 | Low water flow detected. |
| F8E5 | Hot and cold water lines reversed. |
| F8E6 | Water hazard or flood protection triggered. |
| F8E7 | Unexpected water temperature detected. |
| F8E8 | Water heater system failure. |
| F99 | System reset or watchdog failure. |
| F9E1 | Washer taking too long to drain. |
| F9E2 | Drain pump electrical problem. |
| F9E3 | Overflow condition; drain pump running continuously. |
| LD | Washer is taking too long to drain. |
| LF | Washer is taking too long to fill. |
| LO / FL | Washer door failed to lock. |
| OB | Washer detected an off‑balance condition. |
| OL | Washer detected an overload condition. |
| SD | Excessive suds detected. |
| UL | Washer detected an unbalanced load. |