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Kenmore Appliance Error Code Library

Browse our complete database of Kenmore error codes — organized by appliance type — to diagnose your appliance quickly.

Browse Error Codes by Appliance Type

Select an appliance type to see all documented Kenmore error codes for that category.

All Kenmore Error Codes

Below is the complete list of Kenmore error codes across all appliance types.

CodeDescriptionSeverity
1F Freezer — 1F Freezer High → 1F Freezer Sensor Fault Refrigerator Medium → 02 Ice Maker — 02 Ice Maker High → 2F Refrigerator Section Sensor Fault Refrigerator Medium → 4E Freezer — 4E Freezer High → AL High Temperature Alarm Freezer High → DF Manual Defrost Mode Active Freezer Medium → E1 Water Inlet Fault Ice Maker Medium → E1 Temperature Sensor Fault Freezer Medium → E1 IGBT Temperature Fault Cooktop Medium → E2 Ice Harvest Failure Ice Maker Medium → E2 Evaporator Sensor Fault Freezer Medium → E2 Coil Temperature Fault Cooktop Medium → E3 Ice Bin Full or Sensor Fault Ice Maker Low → E3 Defrost Fault Freezer High → E3 Power Board Fault Cooktop High → E4 Temperature Sensor Fault Ice Maker High → E4 Compressor Fault Freezer High → E4 Incompatible Cookware Cooktop Low → E4 Wine Cooler — E4 Wine Cooler High → E5 Motor Fault Ice Maker High → E5 Input Voltage Fault Cooktop Medium → EE Wine Cooler — EE Wine Cooler Medium → ER 1S Ice Maker — ER 1S Ice Maker Medium → ER CF Condenser Fan Fault Refrigerator Medium → ER CO Control Board Communication Fault Refrigerator High → ER DF Defrost Sensor Fault Refrigerator Medium → ER DH Freezer — ER DH Freezer High → ER DH Defrost Heater Fault Refrigerator Medium → ER FF Ice Maker — ER FF Ice Maker High → ER FF Freezer — ER FF Freezer High → ER FF Freezer Fan Motor Fault Refrigerator High → ER FS Freezer — ER FS Freezer High → ER FS Fan Short Circuit Refrigerator High → ER FZ Freezer Sensor Error Refrigerator Medium → ER GF Ice Maker — ER GF Ice Maker Medium → ER GF Freezer — ER GF Freezer Medium → ER GF Ice Maker Fill Error Refrigerator Medium → ER IF Ice Maker — ER IF Ice Maker High → ER IF Ice Maker Fan Fault Refrigerator High → ER IS Ice Maker Sensor Fault Refrigerator Medium → ER OS Open Sensor Refrigerator Medium → ER PF Power Failure Refrigerator Low → ER RF Ice Maker — ER RF Ice Maker High → ER RF Refrigerator Sensor Fault Refrigerator Medium → ER RS Freezer — ER RS Freezer Medium → ER RT Room Temperature Sensor Refrigerator Low → ER SS Sensor Short Refrigerator Medium → ER SY System Error Refrigerator High → F0 Lock Motor Failure Range & Oven Medium → F0 Flood Protection Activated Washer Low → F0 User Interface Communication Fault Dishwasher Low → F1 Control Board Fault Microwave High → F1 Control Board Fault Cooktop High → F1 Wine Cooler — F1 Wine Cooler High → F1 Control Board Failure Range & Oven High → F01 Main Control Board Failure Dryer High → F1 Main Control Board Fault Washer High → F1 Stuck Key or Control Fault Dishwasher Medium → F2 Shorted Keypad Microwave High → F2 Overtemperature Fault Cooktop High → F2 Oven Overheating Range & Oven High → F02 Keypad or User Interface Fault Dryer Medium → F2 Long Fill Time Washer Medium → F2 Door Latch or Water Leak Detected Dishwasher Medium → F3 Humidity Sensor Fault Microwave Medium → F3 Surface Element Sensor Open Circuit Cooktop Medium → F03 Outlet Thermistor Fault Dryer Medium → F3 Oven Temperature Sensor Open Circuit Range & Oven Medium → F3 Pressure Switch or Water Level Sensor Fault Washer Medium → F3 NTC Temperature Sensor Fault Dishwasher Medium → F4 Cavity Temperature Sensor Fault Microwave Medium → F4 Surface Element Sensor Short Circuit Cooktop Medium → F04 Inlet Thermistor Fault Dryer Medium → F4 Oven Temperature Sensor Short Circuit Range & Oven Medium → F4 Drain Fault or Drain Pump Failure Dishwasher High → F5 Door Switch Fault Microwave High → F05 Safety Thermostat Open Dryer High → F5 Door Latch Failure Range & Oven Medium → F5 Door Lock Failure Washer Medium → F6 Communication Error Microwave Medium → F6 Communication Error Range & Oven High → F06 Drive Motor Failure Dryer High → F6 Motor Control Error Washer Medium → F6 Water Supply Problem Dishwasher High → F7 Fan Motor Fault Microwave Medium → F7 Stuck Button or Touch Control Fault Cooktop Medium → F07 Heating Element Failure Dryer High → F7 Motor Control Fault Washer High → F7 Stuck Keypad Key Range & Oven Medium → F7 Heating Element or Flow Meter Fault Dishwasher High → F8 Shorted Key Range & Oven Low → F08 Heating Relay Fault Dryer High → F8 Suds Lock Washer Low → F8 Water Level Sensor Fault Dishwasher High → F9 Door Latch Fault Microwave High → F09 User Interface Error Dryer Medium → F9 Long Drain Time Washer Medium → F9 Door Latch Locked, Cannot Unlock Range & Oven High → F9 Diverter Motor or Valve Fault Dishwasher Medium → F10 Runaway Temperature Range & Oven High → F10 Drive Belt Error Dryer Medium → F10 Over-Temperature Fault Washer High → F10 High Water Temperature Dishwasher Medium → F11 Shorted Keypad During Self-Clean Range & Oven High → F11 Control Board Fault Dryer High → F11 Serial Communication Error Washer High → F11 Communication Error Dishwasher High → F12 Control Board Failure Range & Oven High → F12 Exhaust Sensor Resistance Dryer Medium → F12 Control Board Fault Dishwasher High → F13 Internal Temperature Sensor Range & Oven Medium → F13 Dispenser Error Washer Low → F13 Water Sensor Error Dishwasher Medium → F14 Meat Probe Shorted Range & Oven Low → F14 Slow Drain Washer Medium → F14 Wash Motor Overload Dishwasher High → F15 ERC Memory Error Range & Oven High → F15 Motor Speed Error Washer High → F15 Drain Pump Fault Dishwasher Medium → F16 Door Lock Failure Washer Medium → F16 Door Latch Sensor Dishwasher Low → F17 Inlet Valve Error Washer Medium → F17 Flood Sensor Activated Dishwasher High → F18 Detergent Dispenser Fault Dishwasher Low → F19 Soil Sensor Error Dishwasher Low → F20 No Water Supply Washer High → F21 Long Drain / Drain Fault Washer High → F22 Outlet Thermistor Fault Dryer High → F23 Inlet Thermistor Fault Dryer High → F28 Moisture Sensor Fault Dryer Medium → F28 Serial Communication Error Washer Medium → F30 Restricted Airflow or No Airflow Dryer High → H1 Wine Cooler — H1 Wine Cooler High → HH Wine Cooler — HH Wine Cooler High → HI Cabinet Temperature Too High Freezer High → ICE Ice Making Mode Active Ice Maker Low → LE Motor Overload or Lock Error Washer High → LL Wine Cooler — LL Wine Cooler High → LO Temperature Sensor Low Reading Freezer Medium → OFF Ice Maker Disabled Ice Maker Low → PC Power Cycle Required Ice Maker Medium → PF Power Failure Microwave Low → SE Sensor Error (Touchpad Lock) Microwave Medium → UE Unbalanced Load Washer Low →

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