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Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F2 E1: Stuck button

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built) means

On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F2 E1 means a stuck key or button. On the VMW with a digital display, it appears when one or more keys on the user interface were held for 15 seconds or longer. On the VMAX it reports a stuck button. The owner sees F2 E1 and the washer may not start. A button that can be freed solves it; one that cannot means a new user interface control.

Common causes of F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)

Button pressed or held down for too long
Key stuck by spilled liquid or grime
User interface control with a button that no longer releases

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Look at the panel for a button that sits lower than the others. 2. Press each button gently once to free it. 3. Wipe the panel with a barely damp cloth. 4. If the button will not release, call us.

! Why to stop there

Whether a button is mechanically stuck or the interface reads a false press
Whether the user interface control must be replaced
Whether spills have reached the board behind the panel

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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F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built) questions

How long does a button have to be held?

On the digital-display VMW, 15 seconds or longer triggers the code. A stuck button is read as continuously pressed. The VMAX reports the same condition as a stuck button.

Can I clean it?

You can wipe the surface gently. Do not spray liquid into the panel, because moisture can damage the board behind it. A damp cloth is enough for fingerprints and film.

Does the whole control need replacing?

Only if a stuck button cannot be freed. We check first and give a written price, so you only pay for a part that was needed.

Book a visit

Still unsure about F2 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)?

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

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