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Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F5 E4: No lid opening seen between loads

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: F5 E4
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F5 E4 means

On Kenmore top-load washers with model numbers starting 110., a Whirlpool-built VMW and VMAX platform, F5 E4 means the control did not detect the lid opening between cycles. On the VMW it appears after several starts without the lid ever being opened. On the VMAX the main electronic control board simply never saw the lid open between loads. You will see F5 E4 on the display, and the washer waits for the lid to be opened.

Common causes of F5 E4

Washer started several times without opening the lid
Lid switch not reporting that the lid was opened
Wiring between the lid assembly and the main electronic control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid fully, then close it again to see whether F5 E4 clears. 2. Check that the lid edge and latch area are free of lint and detergent. 3. Start a short cycle. 4. If the code returns even after you open the lid, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

Whether the lid switch registers every time the lid opens
Whether the lock and switch assembly is worn
Whether the wiring behind the assembly is intact

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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F5 E4F5 E4 questions

I ran three loads in a row and now F5 E4 is showing, is that why?

It means the lid was not seen opening between cycles. This Whirlpool-built top-load platform expects the lid to be opened between loads and shows F5 E4 when it never detects that.

Will opening the lid clear F5 E4?

If you really did run back-to-back loads without opening it, yes, opening and closing the lid usually settles the code. If it keeps returning after that, the switch needs testing.

Is F5 E4 harmful?

No, it is a lid logic check and not a safety shutdown for heat or water. It does stop your wash, so a repeating F5 E4 is worth having tested.

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