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Kenmore Washer F01 Error Code
Main control board fault on Kenmore washers.
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The washer's main control board failed its own self-check. On the HE2 front-loaders Sears PartsDirect describes it as a memory (EEPROM) error; on Oasis top-loaders it's listed as a main control failure. A power blip can trigger it once, but a code that keeps returning means the board itself.
Compatible models
Kenmore HE2 and HE2 Plus front-loaders and Kenmore Oasis top-loaders with a 110 model number.
Also shown as
110 high-efficiency front-loaders report a board memory error as F/14, and 796 front-loaders use EE for the same kind of fault.
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore F01
Do a 5-minute power reset
Unplug the washer, or switch off its breaker if the plug is hard to reach or near water, and wait a full 5 minutes. Restore power and pick a cycle.
Note when it comes back
If the code returns, write down whether it appears right away or partway through a cycle. That detail helps a technician.
When to call a technician
If F01 survives a 5-minute reset, the main control board usually needs replacing. Leave that to a technician; don't open the board housing.
Parts linked to F01
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the F01 code?
Kenmore HE2 and HE2 Plus front-loaders and Kenmore Oasis top-loaders with a 110 model number.
Can I fix Kenmore F01 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but F01 usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Kenmore washer codes
- F21Front-loader didn't drain in time
- F20Front-loader isn't filling
- F02Slow drain, or a control panel fault on Oasis
- F9E1Top-loader is draining too slowly
- F8E1Top-loader filling slowly or not at all
- F5E2Lid won't lock
- F7E1Basket speed sensor problem
- F0E5Top-loader load is off balance
- IEWater supply problem
- OEFront-loader drains slowly
- UELoad is unbalanced (796 models)
- dEDoor or lid not closed
- LEDrive motor locked or overloaded
- E21417 front-loader drains slowly
- E11417 front-loader is taking too long to fill
- SudToo many suds
- FEToo much water in the tub
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.