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Kenmore 110 HE5 Front-Load Washer Code F17: right-side control board

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Code: F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5) means

On Kenmore HE5 front-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform, F17 is a right-side user interface control board failure. The HE5 control panel is built from more than one board, and the one on the right side has stopped working. The owner sees F17 and some buttons or part of the display may not respond. It is documented for the HE5 only, not the HE5 Steam, so the exact model matters.

Common causes of F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5)

Right-side user interface control board that has failed
Connection between that board and the rest of the panel
Panel board damaged by moisture or a power event

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the washer off and wait a little. 2. Power it on and check which buttons still respond. 3. Keep the panel dry; do not spray cleaner on it. 4. Call us if F17 appears again. 5. Write down your model name before calling, since HE5 and HE5 Steam differ.

! Why to stop there

Whether the right-side board is the only part affected
Whether the connection to the main panel is sound
Whether your model is an HE5 and not an HE5 Steam

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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F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5)F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5) questions

What is the right side user interface control?

It is one of the circuit boards behind the control panel, the one on the right side. When it fails, the washer cannot read part of the panel.

Will I lose all buttons?

Not always. Some HE5 owners find only certain buttons stop working. Tell us what still responds and it helps us confirm the cause. Photos of the display can help when you call.

Is F17 on the HE5 Steam too?

It is documented for the HE5 only. If your model is a Steam, we would double-check the code you are reading. The label on the cabinet gives the exact model.

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Still seeing F17 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE5)?

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

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