Error code · Washer

Kenmore Calypso Top-Load Washer Codes Er, Or, Sr, CE: Control board messages

Medium · inspection needed

Code: Er / Or / Sr / CE (Calypso)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Er / Or / Sr / CE (Calypso) means

On Kenmore Calypso top-load washers, these codes come from the electronic control board. Er is a control board error that appears when the board could not save cycle information during a power failure. Or or Sr means a relay on the main electronic control board has failed. CE is a communications error between the main control board and the motor control board. The Calypso model-number prefix and builder are not stated for this platform, so we identify it by the Calypso name.

Common causes of Er / Or / Sr / CE (Calypso)

Power outage that interrupted the cycle memory (Er)
Failed relay on the main electronic control board (Or or Sr)
Lost link between the main board and the motor control board (CE)

✓ One safe check you can try

1. For Er, press Stop/Cancel to clear the display. 2. Set a new cycle to finish the load. 3. For Or, Sr or CE, unplug the washer for a few minutes and plug it back in. 4. If the code returns, do not keep restarting; call us.

! Why to stop there

Whether Er was a one-time power event or the board keeps losing its data
Whether Or or Sr point to a damaged relay that needs a board replacement
Whether CE is a loose link or a failed board

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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Er / Or / Sr / CE (Calypso)Er / Or / Sr / CE (Calypso) questions

Is Er serious on a Calypso washer?

Usually not. It appears when power drops mid-cycle and the board could not save its progress. Press Stop/Cancel, choose a new cycle and finish the load. Repeats are worth a look.

What do Or and Sr mean?

Both report a failed relay on the main electronic control board. A relay switches power to washer parts, so when it fails the board generally needs to be replaced.

How do I know which code I have?

Read the exact letters on the display; the capital and lowercase letters matter. Tell us what you see and we confirm the matching cause before quoting.

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