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Kenmore Washer Sud Error Code
Too many suds on Kenmore washers.
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The washer found so much foam that it couldn't wash or spin properly. It usually runs an extra routine to break the suds down, then shows the code if they're still there. Too much detergent, or regular detergent in an HE washer, is nearly always the cause.
Compatible models
Kenmore front-load washers with a model number starting 110, Kenmore HE2 front-loaders and Kenmore Oasis top-loaders.
Also shown as
Different families spell it differently: Sud on 110 high-efficiency front-loaders, Sd on HE2 models, Sd or F71 on Oasis top-loaders, F0 E2 on VMW top-loaders and EF2 on 417 front-loaders.
Difficulty
Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.
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How to fix Kenmore Sud
Let the foam settle
Leave the washer for 20 to 30 minutes so the suds can collapse, then run Drain/Spin.
Rinse it out
Run a Rinse & Spin with no detergent to clear what's left.
Cut back the detergent
Use only HE detergent and follow the dose on the bottle for your load size.
When to call a technician
Sud almost always comes down to the detergent. If it keeps showing with a measured dose of HE detergent, have a technician check the drain and the water level sensing.
Parts linked to Sud
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.
Step-by-step guides for this problem
- Washer Leaking Water? How to Find the Source and Fix It
Most washer leaks come from a fill hose with a worn or missing rubber washer, a drain hose that has slipped out of the standpipe, or, on front-loaders, debris caught in the door boot.
- Washer Won't Spin? 8 Causes and How to Fix Them at Home
A washer that won't spin is usually reacting to an unbalanced load, a low or no-spin setting, too many suds or water it can't drain.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the Sud code?
Kenmore front-load washers with a model number starting 110, Kenmore HE2 front-loaders and Kenmore Oasis top-loaders.
Can I fix Kenmore Sud myself?
Usually, yes. Most Sud problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: let the foam settle.
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
- F01Main control board fault
- 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
- FEToo much water in the tub
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.