Kenmore 417 model front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore 417 model front-load washer error code in the Kenmore 417 model front-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

All Kenmore 417 model front-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
E11	Fill time too long. An improperly installed drain hose causes fill water to siphon out through the washer drain.	Water fill	See page
E13	Water leak in the tub or air leak in the water level pressure sensor air hose.	Leak protection	Reset only
E14	Dispenser drawer not closed.	Dispenser	Service
E21	Drains slowly.	Drain	See page
E23	Drain pump relay failed. The drain pump relay on the control board failed.	Drain	Service
E24	Drain pump relay failed. The drain pump relay on the control board failed.	Drain	Service
E31	Water level pressure sensor isn't communicating with the electronic control board. This error is only on models with a digital display.	Water fill	Service
E35	Water-level pressure sensor detects overfill. This error is only on models with a digital display.	Leak protection	Service
E43	Control detects a problem with the door lock circuit.	Door / lock	Service
E44	Control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
E45	Control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
E46	Control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
E47	Control detects an open door lock circuit in Spin mode.	Door / lock	Reset only
E48	Control detects a problem with the door lock circuit.	Door / lock	Reset only
E52	Bad signal from the drive motor tachometer. The tachometer is built into the drive motor and can't be replaced separately.	Motor / drive	Service
E55	Motor overheating.	Motor / drive	Reset only
E56	High motor current.	Motor / drive	Reset only
E57	High current on the motor control board.	Motor / drive	Reset only
E58	High current on motor phase.	Motor / drive	Reset only
E59	No tachometer signal for 3 seconds.	Motor / drive	Reset only
E5A	Motor control board is overheated. The motor control board is defective.	Motor / drive	Service
E5B	Motor control board is overheated. The motor control board is defective.	Motor / drive	Service
E5C	Motor control board is overheated. The motor control board is defective.	Motor / drive	Service
E5D	Communication failure between the electronic control board and the motor control board.	Motor / drive	Service
E5E	Communication failure between the electronic control board and the motor control board.	Motor / drive	Service
E5F	Communication failure between the electronic control board and the motor control board.	Motor / drive	Service
E67	Incorrect voltage supply to the microprocessor on the electronic control board.	Power supply	Reset only
E75	Failed water temperature sensor circuit. This error code is for washers with a digital display only.	Heating	Reset only
E95	Electronic control board communication error.	Control / electronics	Reset only
EB1	Incoming power frequency out of limits.	Power supply	Reset only
EB2	Incoming line voltage is above 130 volts AC.	Power supply	Reset only
EB3	Incoming line voltage is below 90 volts AC.	Power supply	Reset only
EF1	Clogged drain pump.	Drain	See page
EF2	Too much suds.	Suds / detergent	See page

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 417 model front-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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