Kenmore 110 VMAX Dryer Code F2 E1 / F2 E4 / F2 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX): Keypad and Interface
The F2 family on Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryers with a 110 prefix covers the keypad and the user interface. F2 E1 refers to the keypad. F2 E4 and F2 E5 refer to the user interface or…
- Code
- F2 E1 / F2 E4 / F2 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)
- Appliance
- Dryer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F2 E1 / F2 E4 / F2 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) means
The F2 family on Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryers with a 110 prefix covers the keypad and the user interface. F2 E1 refers to the keypad. F2 E4 and F2 E5 refer to the user interface or its wiring. Nothing in the documentation says a button is held down, so we do not assume that. The owner sees the code alternate in the display and the controls may not respond.
Common causes of F2 E1 / F2 E4 / F2 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)
- Keypad or console membrane
- User interface wiring
- Connector between console and main control
- Moisture around the console
1. Wipe the console dry with a soft cloth. 2. Cut power at the breaker for one full minute, then restore it. 3. Choose Timed Dry and start the cycle without pressing other keys. 4. Watch the display during the first minute. 5. A returning F2 code means the keypad path needs testing, so call us.
- F2 codes cover both the keypad and its wiring, so the owner cannot tell which one is at issue.
- We check the console connection before pricing a new interface.
- A written price comes first and the repair carries a 30-day warranty.
Other Dryer codes
What does F2 E1 mean?
It points to the keypad on a 110-series, Whirlpool-built dryer. The control is having trouble reading the buttons on the console. Wiring to the keypad is tested before any parts are priced.
What do F2 E4 and F2 E5 mean?
They point to the user interface or its wiring. We test the connections between the console and the main control before we suggest replacing anything. Those connectors are the usual starting point for the F2 family.
Does a stuck button cause it?
That is not stated in the documentation, so we check the console in person and do not assume a button is held down. That sequence keeps us from replacing a good part.
Still seeing F2 E1 / F2 E4 / F2 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.