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Kenmore 110 Front-Load Washer Code F23: Heating element circuit

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F23
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F23 means

On Kenmore washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built HE2, HE2 Plus, HE5 and HE5 Steam front-load platform, F23 points to the heating element circuit. The control expects the element to behave as a working heater and has detected that it does not. You will see F23 on the display, and the washer may stop or skip the heated part of the cycle. The code names the heater circuit, not a confirmed burned-out part, so testing comes before any replacement.

Common causes of F23

Loose wiring between the heating element and the main control board
Heating element reading out of its expected range
Main control board output that feeds the heater

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Stop the cycle and note whether F23 appeared during a hot or sanitize setting. 2. Try a cold-water cycle to see whether the washer otherwise runs. 3. Do not open the cabinet or touch the heater wiring yourself. 4. If water is standing in the drum, leave the washer unplugged until we arrive.

! Why to stop there

Whether the element itself is open, or the wiring and board are the cause
Whether the heater circuit reads normal when the washer is cold
Whether cold-water cycles can safely keep working until the 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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F23F23 questions

Can F23 appear even when I wash with cold water only?

It means the heating element circuit failed its check. The control sees something wrong with the heater or the wiring that feeds it, so it stops the cycle and shows F23.

Can I still wash with cold water?

Often the drum still turns on cold-only settings, but the code may return at the next heated step. We would rather test the circuit than have you guess.

Does F23 always mean a new heater?

No. A loose connection or a board output can produce the same code. We measure the circuit and quote in writing before any part is ordered.

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Still seeing F23?

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

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