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Kenmore 417 Front-Load Washer Code E41 / E43 / E47 / E48: Door Lock Circuit

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4A
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4A means

On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 417, these E4 codes concern the door and its lock. E41 means the control detects the door open, while E43, E45, E48 and E4A report a problem in the door lock circuit, and E47 reports an open lock circuit in spin mode. E41 and E4A are on the 2014+ digital-display model only. The cycle will not start or stops.

Common causes of E41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4A

Door not fully closed or something caught in it
Wiring harness between the door lock and board
Door lock assembly
Electronic control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door, check for clothing caught in the seal and close it firmly. 2. Look for anything on the door latch area stopping it from closing. 3. Press Start again after the door is closed. 4. Do not take off the front panel or the lock assembly.

! Why to stop there

Whether the lock assembly, the harness or the board is the weak link
We check the harness connections before replacing the lock
After a lock replacement we recheck the door cycle to confirm it holds

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4AE41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4A questions

Which of these codes are digital only?

E41, E45 and E4A appear only on the digital-display model from 2014 onward, so tell us your panel style. E43, E47 and E48 appear on the standard version as well.

Is the door lock a safety device?

Yes. The washer should not run or spin unless the door is locked, so these codes mean the lock circuit is not reporting correctly, and we do not bypass it.

Should I force the door?

No, please do not force it. Call us and we will open it properly. Forcing a door can break the latch and hide the real cause of the code.

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Still seeing E41 / E43 / E45 / E47 / E48 / E4A?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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