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Kenmore 110 VMAX Top-Load Washer Code F7 E2: Drive motor not responding

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F7 E2
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F7 E2 means

On Kenmore VMAX top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built platform, F7 E2 means the drive motor is not working as the control expects. The motor takes its commands through a wire harness from the main electronic control board, and the impeller inside the basket should spin freely. You will see F7 E2 and the washer may fill and then stop, or fail to agitate and spin. It is a drive circuit code, not proof of a dead motor.

Common causes of F7 E2

Wiring between the drive motor and the main electronic control board
Impeller or basket that does not rotate freely
Drive motor itself

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid and spin the impeller by hand. It should rotate freely. 2. Remove any item caught in the basket or under the impeller. 3. Reduce the load and start a short cycle. 4. Leave the cabinet closed. The motor wiring is not owner work.

! Why to stop there

Whether the motor, its wiring or the main board is the cause
Whether something is dragging at the impeller
Whether the motor reads normal when tested

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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F7 E2F7 E2 questions

Can the impeller tell me anything about F7 E2?

It means the drive motor failed its check. On this Whirlpool-built top-load platform the control stops the cycle when the motor circuit does not respond properly.

Is a free-spinning impeller a good sign?

It helps. If the impeller and basket turn freely, the cause is more likely electrical than mechanical, and we test the wiring and motor to confirm.

How does F7 E2 differ from F7 E6?

Both involve the motor. F7 E2 is a motor failure and F7 E6 is a drive motor circuit failure. They sit close together, so we check the wiring for each.

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