Kenmore 796 model front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore 796 model front-load washer error code in the Kenmore 796 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

Water fill

Load balance

Drain

Leak protection

Door / lock

Control / electronics

All Kenmore 796 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
IE	Inlet water supply error. The initial expected water level isn't reached in 8 minutes or the final preset water level isn't reached in 25 minutes.	Water fill	Owner checks
UE	Unbalanced load.	Load balance	Owner checks
OE	Drains slowly.	Drain	Owner checks
FE	Water overflow error. The drain pump runs constantly when the FE error code is displayed.	Leak protection	Owner checks
PE	Water level sensor failure.	Water fill	Service
dE	Door is open error.	Door / lock	Owner checks
tE	Heating sensor error. Also: TE	Heating	Reset only
LE	Locked drive motor error.	Motor / drive	Service
EE	EEPROM error on main electronic control board. The EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) on the control board is corrupted.	Control / electronics	Owner checks
PF	Power Failure. A power failure occurred during the cycle. The cycle may not have completed properly.	Power supply	Service
CL	Child Lock is on. The Child Lock control panel feature is enabled. The control won't accept selections while the Child Lock is on.	Door / lock	Owner checks

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 796 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.