Kenmore 796 Front-Load Washer Code PF: Power failure during the cycle
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 796, an LG-built platform, PF means a power failure happened during the cycle. The washer lost power, then came back, and the control wants you to know…
- Code
- PF
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What PF means
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 796, an LG-built platform, PF means a power failure happened during the cycle. The washer lost power, then came back, and the control wants you to know the cycle may not have finished properly. It is an information message and not a failed part. You will see PF on the display after the power returns, and the load may be only partly washed or rinsed.
Common causes of PF
- Power interruption during the cycle
- Loose plug or outlet that drops power
- Breaker or GFCI that tripped briefly
1. Make sure the plug is fully seated in the outlet. 2. Check that the breaker has not tripped and the outlet has power. 3. Start a new cycle. 4. If PF returns without a power outage at home, call us.
- Whether the washer or the house supply is dropping power
- Whether the plug and cord are in good shape
- Whether PF appears at a particular point in the cycle
Other Washer codes
Do I need to rewash the load?
Probably. The control warns that the cycle may not have completed properly. Look at the clothes, and if they are still soapy or damp, run a rinse and spin or start the cycle again.
Does PF mean the washer is broken?
No. It is an informational message after power was lost and returned. It clears when you start a new cycle, and it only needs service if it appears with no outage.
Why does it keep happening?
Repeated PF with a steady house supply points to the outlet, the cord or the control. We check those and tell you the price in writing before we start.
Still unsure about PF?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.