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Kenmore washer codes

On a washer the code appears on the digital display or as a pattern of flashing cycle lights. Note it exactly, including any dashes or sub-codes, then unplug the washer for five minutes and run a short drain cycle to see whether it returns. Check the model-number prefix first: the same Kenmore code can mean different things depending on the manufacturer.

Models covered: Kenmore Elite HE3 / HE4 (LG-built 796.4 series), Kenmore 110 series (Whirlpool-built), Kenmore Elite 417 series (Electrolux/Frigidaire-built).

Kenmore washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when OE (drain error (lg-built)) appears

All 13 codes

Kenmore washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when OE (drain error (lg-built)) appearsOEDrain error (LG-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when IE (fill error (lg-built)) appearsIEFill error (LG-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer shock absorber part photo, the component usually involved when UE (unbalanced load error (lg-built)) appearsUEUnbalanced load error (LG-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer motor part photo, the component usually involved when LE (motor locked error (lg-built)) appearsLEMotor locked error (LG-built) (pro repair)Kenmore washer door lock part photo, the component usually involved when dE (door open error (lg-built)) appearsdEDoor open error (LG-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when FE (overfill error (lg-built)) appearsFEOverfill error (LG-built) (pro repair)Kenmore washer control board part photo, the component usually involved when PF (power failure (lg-built)) appearsPFPower failure (LG-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer control board part photo, the component usually involved when tE (thermistor error (lg-built)) appearstEThermistor error (LG-built) (pro repair)Kenmore washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when F8E1 (long fill (whirlpool-built)) appearsF8E1Long fill (Whirlpool-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when F9E1 (long drain (whirlpool-built)) appearsF9E1Long drain (Whirlpool-built) (DIY)Kenmore washer motor part photo, the component usually involved when F5E1 (motor fault (whirlpool-built)) appearsF5E1Motor fault (Whirlpool-built) (pro repair)Kenmore washer belt part photo, the component usually involved when F7E1 (motor / drive error (whirlpool-built)) appearsF7E1Motor / drive error (Whirlpool-built) (pro repair)Kenmore washer control board part photo, the component usually involved when F2E1 (stuck key (whirlpool-built)) appearsF2E1Stuck key (Whirlpool-built) (pro repair)

About Kenmore codes

Kenmore is a private label, and the factory that built your unit decides which fault codes it shows. The first digits of a Kenmore model number (110, 417, 665, 795, 796 and so on) tell you whether Whirlpool, LG, Electrolux or Frigidaire made it. Check the model label on your unit before using any chart.