Kenmore Washer Error Codes & Fix Guides
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Kenmore Washer Error Codes List: Every Code ExplainedKenmore Washer Diagnostic Mode: How to Enter It & Read Stored CodesKenmore Washer UE Error Code: Meaning, Causes & FixKenmore Washer OE Error Code: Meaning, Causes & FixKenmore Washer Fill & Water-In Error Codes (IE, NF): Meaning & FixesKenmore Washer CL Error Code: Meaning, Causes & FixKenmore Washer LE Error Code: Meaning, Causes & FixKenmore Washer ND Error Code: Meaning, Causes & FixKenmore Washer TE Error Code: Meaning, Causes & Fix
Most searched Kenmore washer codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CL | Child Lock status on Kenmore washers — panel locked, not an error. On LG-built Kenmores (796) it's LG's CL; the release is the marked button hold. |
| IE | Inlet error on LG-built Kenmore washers — the machine is not filling properly (rendered 1E on some displays). |
| LE | Locked motor error on Kenmore washers built by LG — the direct-drive motor cannot rotate. (On Whirlpool-built Kenmores LE-family topics route to the F-code system instead — check your model plate.) |
| ND | No Drain — the Kenmore washer is not draining (Whirlpool-built Kenmore rendering). |
| NF | No Fill on Whirlpool-built Kenmore washers — the machine is not filling (fill fault, letter rendering; F8E1/LF siblings). |
| OE | Drain error on LG-built Kenmore washers — the machine was unable to drain the water. |
| UE | Unbalanced error on LG-built Kenmore washers (796) — the automatic rebalance was not successful and the cycle has paused for manual adjustment. Whirlpool-built (110) Kenmores do not display UE; their balance reports are uL (top-load letter displays) and F0E5/OFb (F/E platforms). |
| tE | Thermistor (temperature sensor) error on LG-built Kenmore washers — the water temperature sensor circuit is faulty. |