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Kenmore Dryer F01 / F1E1 Error Code
Main control board fault on Kenmore dryers.
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The dryer's main electronic control has failed its own check. Sometimes a reset clears a one-off glitch. When the code comes straight back, the board itself is usually the part that needs replacing.
Compatible models
Kenmore Elite dryers (F:01), the Kenmore Elite Oasis dryer (F-01) and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers (F1 E1), per Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
Shown as F:01 on Elite models and F-01 on the Elite Oasis. On the 110 VMAX, F1 E1 is more specific: a motor relay on the control board is stuck, and the fix listed is a new board.
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore F01 / F1E1
Unplug for 5 minutes
Pull the plug (or turn off the breaker) and leave the dryer without power for a full 5 minutes before restoring it.
Start a cycle and watch
Run a short Timed Dry. If the dryer finishes without the code, it was a glitch; note the date in case it comes back.
When to call a technician
A code that returns after the reset means the main control board needs replacing. Book a repair, or order the board by your full model number if you're comfortable with the job.
Parts linked to F01 / F1E1
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the F01 / F1E1 code?
Kenmore Elite dryers (F:01), the Kenmore Elite Oasis dryer (F-01) and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers (F1 E1), per Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore F01 / F1E1 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but F01 / F1E1 usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Kenmore dryer codes
- AF / F30 / F4E3Exhaust airflow is restricted
- PFPower went out during a cycle
- F31 / F4E4Low or missing voltage on one leg (electric dryers)
- F02 / F2E1A button on the panel is stuck
- F22 / F23 / F3E1Exhaust thermistor fault
- F24 / F25 / F3E3Inlet thermistor fault
- F28 / F29 / F3E2Moisture sensor fault
- F20 / F21 / F4E1 / F4E2Heater relay fault
- F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3Control boards have stopped talking to each other
- E1 / E2 / tE1 / tE2Thermistor fault on 110 electronic and 796 dryers
- E3 / F1E3Control panel and main board don't match
- dEDoor switch problem on 796 dryers
- E10 / E11 / E12 / EAFControl board fault on 417 dryers
- E24 / E25Temperature sensor fault on 417 dryers
- E4A / E5BNo heat or drying takes too long (417 dryers)
- E8CHigh-limit thermostat keeps tripping (417 dryers)
- F40 to F46Blower system fault on the Elite Oasis
- F26Drive motor fault on the Elite Oasis
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.