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Kenmore 110 VMAX Dryer Code F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX): Control or Wiring

Kenmore VMAX dryers numbered 110, a Whirlpool-built platform, show F1 E3 for an issue with the control unit or its wiring. Nothing in the documentation says which part of the control is involved, so we do…

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Code
F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Kenmore
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) means

Kenmore VMAX dryers numbered 110, a Whirlpool-built platform, show F1 E3 for an issue with the control unit or its wiring. Nothing in the documentation says which part of the control is involved, so we do not claim a particular board. The owner sees F1 and E3 alternate on the display and the dryer may not respond normally to the buttons.

Common causes of F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)

  • Main control unit
  • Wiring to the control
  • Console connection
  • Brief power interruption
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Touch POWER. 2. Select a cycle. 3. Press and hold START/PAUSE. 4. If the dryer does not respond, unplug it. 5. Leave the console and back panel closed. Make sure the plug sits fully in the outlet and the breaker is on before each try.

! Why to stop there
  • The code covers the control and its wiring together, so we cannot say which is responsible.
  • We test connections before we quote a control.
  • A written price comes first, and our 30-day warranty covers 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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F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)F1 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) questions
What is F1 E3?

It is an issue with the control unit or its wiring on a 110-series, Whirlpool-built dryer. The code does not say which part of the control is involved.

What should I try first?

Touch POWER, select a cycle, and hold START/PAUSE. If the dryer does not respond to that sequence, unplug it and call us for a test of the control.

Does it mean the board is the wrong one?

No. That detail is not supported by any document. We test the control and its wiring on site before we say anything about replacing a board.

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