Kenmore Laundry center Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore laundry center error code in the Kenmore laundry center 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 laundry center 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
Fabric Softener and Lid Locked lights ON	Loose washer belt.	Motor / drive	Reset only
Fabric Softener and Spin lights ON	Blocked washer motor.	Motor / drive	Reset only
Fabric Softener, Spin and Lid Locked lights ON	No water fill.	Water fill	Reset only
Fabric Softener , Wash, Rinse and Lid Locked lights ON	Water overflow.	Leak protection	Reset only
Fabric Softener and Rinse lights ON	Not draining.	Drain	Reset only
Fabric Softener, Rinse and Lid Locked lights ON	Can't detect water temperature. The thermistor detects water temperature for the electronic control board.	Heating	Service
Fabric Softener, Rinse and Spin lights ON	Motor speed not detected. The electronic control board uses a speed sensor mounted on the motor to detect motor speed.	Motor / drive	Service
Fabric Softener, Rinse, Spin and Lid Locked lights ON	Lid lock won't work.	Door / lock	Service
Fabric Softener and Wash lights ON	Lid switch not opening. The electronic control board doesn't detect the lid switch opening for 3 consecutive cycles and assumes that the lid switch is broken.	Door / lock	Service
Fabric Softener, Wash, Spin and Lid Locked lights ON	Electronic control board failure. The washer control board is defective.	Control / electronics	Service
Fabric Softener, Wash and Rinse lights ON	Electronic control board failure. The washer control board is defective.	Control / electronics	Service
Fabric Softener, Wash, Rinse, Spin and Lid Locked lights ON	Electronic control board failure. The washer control board is defective.	Control / electronics	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore laundry center error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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