Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer error code in the Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.

Codes by system

Door / lock

Water fill

Drain

All Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
Lid Lock LED flashing	Indicates the control recorded one of the error codes shown below.	Control / electronics	Service
F0 E2	Excessive suds.	Suds / detergent	See page
F0 E4	High water temperature in the rinse cycle.	Heating	See page
F0 E5	Unbalanced load.	Load balance	Service
F1 E1	Main electronic control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
F1 E2	Motor control error on main electronic control board failure.	Motor / drive	Reset only
F2 E1	Stuck key. This code is for models with a digital display.	Control / electronics	Service
F2 E3	Mismatch of main electronic control board and user lnterface control. This code is for models with a digital display.	Control / electronics	See page
F3 E1	Water level pressure sensor fault.	Water fill	Reset only
F3 E2	Inlet water temperature fault.	Water fill	Reset only
F5 E1	Lid switch fault. This code is displayed if Start is pressed with the lid open.	Door / lock	Service
F5 E2	Lid lock fault.	Door / lock	Owner checks
F5 E3	Lid unlock fault.	Door / lock	See page
F5 E4	Lid not opened between cycles.	Door / lock	Service
F7 E1	Basket speed sensor fault.	Sensors	Service
F7 E5	Shifter assembly fault. The main electronic control board cannot determine the position of the drive system shifter.	Motor / drive	Service
F7 E6	Motor fault.	Motor / drive	Service
F7 E7	Motor is unable to reach target RPM. A problem with drive components could also cause excess friction.	Motor / drive	Service
F8 E1	Not filling or long fill time.	Water fill	Owner checks
F8 E3	Overflow condition.	Leak protection	Service
F8 E5	Hot & cold fill hoses are reversed.	Water fill	See page
F9 E1	Long drain time. The washer isn't draining after the drain pump runs for 10 minutes.	Drain	Owner checks
Wash LED on	No fill or long fill.	Water fill	See page
Spin LED on	Long drain time. The washer did not drain after the drain pump has been running for 10 minutes.	Drain	See page

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 110 model VMW top-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.