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Kenmore 110 HE5 Steam Front-Load Washer Code F06: Steamer not working

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F06 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5 steam)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F06 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5 steam) means

On Kenmore HE5 Steam front-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform, F06 is a steamer failure. The steam feature has its own steamer unit and a separate steamer control board. F06 says the steamer is not working as the washer expects. The owner sees F06 and the steam cycles stop, though regular wash cycles may still be possible. The connections between the steamer and its control board are the first thing we look at.

Common causes of F06 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5 steam)

Wire harness between the steamer and the steamer control board
Steamer unit that has stopped working
Steamer control board that is not responding

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the washer off and avoid steam options. 2. Make sure the water supply valves are open. 3. Try a normal wash cycle without steam. 4. If F06 appears again, call us. 5. Note the steam setting you were using when the code appeared and tell us on the call.

! Why to stop there

Whether the harness between steamer and board is sound
Whether the steamer itself is the weak point
Whether a regular wash is safe to continue

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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F06 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5 steam)F06 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5 steam) questions

Can I still wash clothes without steam?

Often yes, because only the steam feature is affected. If F06 stops all cycles, stop using the washer and call us. Skip the steam option until we have checked it.

What is the steamer control board?

It is a separate board that runs the steam feature, linked to the steamer by a wire harness. A loose or damaged harness can trigger F06.

Is F06 on every Kenmore 110?

No. It appears on the HE5 Steam model only, because that is the one with a steamer. Washers without steam never show it, so it helps us confirm your model.

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