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Complete reference guide with 46+ error codes for Kenmore appliances. Find your error code below, understand the cause, and learn if it's a DIY fix or needs professional repair.
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| Code | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Water temperature sensing error Causes: NTC thermistor failure, Hot water supply disconnected, Wiring fault to temperature sensor | medium |
| F7 | Motor control error Causes: Motor control board failure, Drive motor fault, Wiring between motor and MCU | high |
| F11 | Serial communication error Causes: Central control unit failure, Wiring harness loose, Connector corrosion from moisture | high |
| F20 | No water detected entering machine Causes: Water supply valves turned off, Inlet screens clogged, Inlet hoses kinked, Pressure switch hose disconnected | medium |
| F21 | Long drain time Causes: Drain pump filter clogged, Small item stuck in pump impeller, Drain hose kinked, Standpipe blockage | medium |
| F25 | Drive motor tachometer error Causes: Tachometer/hall sensor failure, Motor wiring fault, Drive motor failure | high |
| F26 | Door switch error Causes: Door switch failure, Door strike misaligned, Wiring to switch damaged | medium |
| F28 | Corrupted data on the board-to-board link Causes: Garbled bytes crossing the board-to-board serial line, A plug unseating under spin vibration, A failing motor unit babbling on the bus, Chafed conductor in the inter-board loom | high |
| SUD | Excessive suds detected Causes: Detergent measured well over the load size, Standard non-HE soap foaming in a low-water HE drum, A partial drain restriction holding old suds into the next load | low |
| LF | Long fill - water filling too slowly Causes: Partially clogged inlet screens, Low water pressure, Inlet valve partially failed, Supply valve not fully open | medium |
| dL | Door bolt failed to throw Causes: Lock actuator motor burned open, Stripped gear leaving the bolt un-thrown, Garment pinched in the boot holding the door ajar | medium |
| LE | Motor locked rotor Causes: Overloaded drum, Object between tub and drum, Drive motor failure, Hall sensor failure | high |
| F51 | Motor rotor position sensor fault Causes: Rotor position sensor failed, Debris under the basket jamming the rotor, Loose rotor bolt, Wiring fault to the position sensor | high |
| F22 | Door lock fault Causes: Door lock assembly failed, Door not pulled fully shut, Strike or hinge sagged out of alignment, Lock harness wire broken | medium |
| uE Also: UE | Unbalanced load detected Causes: A single heavy item on one side of the drum, A very small load unable to balance, The washer not level on the floor, Worn shock absorbers on an older machine | low |