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Kenmore 110 HE5 Front-Load Washer Code F03: Heating element broken

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Code: F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load) means

On Kenmore HE5 and HE5 Steam front-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform, F03 means the heating element is broken, with an internal short circuit. The element heats wash water for warm and sanitize settings. This code is documented for HE5 and HE5 Steam, not HE2. The owner sees F03 and heated cycles stop. Because it is an electrical condition inside the tub area, we recommend leaving the washer unplugged.

Common causes of F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)

Heating element with an internal short circuit
Wiring to the heating element damaged
Water leaking onto the heating element connection

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer and leave it unplugged. 2. Do not run heated or sanitize cycles. 3. Wipe up any water around the base if you see it. 4. Call us to arrange a visit. 5. Keep children and pets away from the washer until it is repaired.

! Why to stop there

Whether the element is the only part affected
Whether there is any moisture damage around its connection
Whether the washer can run safely on cold cycles after repair

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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F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load) questions

Is it safe to run a cold wash?

We advise leaving the washer unplugged until it is checked, since the issue is an electrical short in the heating element. A cold wash is not worth the risk while an electrical short is possible.

Which Kenmore models show F03?

It is documented for the HE5 and HE5 Steam front-loaders. The HE2 does not list this code. Check the exact model name on the label before ordering any part.

How is it fixed?

The usual repair is replacing the heating element. We confirm the cause, quote the price in writing, and back the work with our 30-day workmanship warranty.

Book a visit

Still seeing F03 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)?

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

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