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Kenmore Dryer F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3 Error Code
Control boards have stopped talking to each other on Kenmore dryers.
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The main board and the control panel exchange signals all the time, and that link has dropped. A loose connector or damaged harness between them is the first suspect. If the wiring is sound, one of the boards has failed.
Compatible models
Kenmore Elite dryers (F:70 to F:78) and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers (F6 E2, F6 E3, F2 E4, F2 E5), per Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
Elite models show F:70 or F:71 for lost communication, and F:72 through F:78 for a failed user interface assembly. The 110 VMAX uses F6 E2 or F6 E3 for lost communication, and F2 E4 or F2 E5 for a user interface software error.
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3
Reset the dryer
Unplug it or switch off the breaker for about 5 minutes, then restore power. A brief glitch can clear this way.
Run a test cycle
Start a short cycle and watch the display. Make a note of exactly which code appears if it comes back, since it helps the technician order the right part.
When to call a technician
Checking the harness between boards means opening the console, and the fix is often a new user interface or main board. That's a job for a technician.
Parts linked to F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3
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 F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3 code?
Kenmore Elite dryers (F:70 to F:78) and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers (F6 E2, F6 E3, F2 E4, F2 E5), per Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3 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)
- F01 / F1E1Main control board fault
- 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
- 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.