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Kenmore 110 VMAX Dryer Code F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX): vent or lint screen restricted

F4 E3 is the same condition as AF, restricted airflow, on a Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryer numbered 110. The lint screen or the vent is clogged, crushed or kinked, or the duct has too many turns.…

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Code
F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Kenmore
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) means

F4 E3 is the same condition as AF, restricted airflow, on a Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryer numbered 110. The lint screen or the vent is clogged, crushed or kinked, or the duct has too many turns. The dryer keeps running, but the cycle takes longer and the cabinet stays hot. Owners see F4 and E3 alternate in the display. A dryer in this state heats the drum air longer than it should.

Common causes of F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)

  • Lint screen blocked
  • Vent run crushed, kinked or too long
  • Exterior hood clogged with lint
  • Duct with too many turns
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Touch any key to clear the display. 2. Clean the lint screen. 3. Check the vent run and the outside hood. 4. Run a Timed Dry heated cycle. 5. If it persists, book a vent cleaning. Make sure the vent hose behind the dryer is not crushed against the wall.

! Why to stop there
  • The code says airflow is limited, not where.
  • We inspect the full duct from the dryer to the hood.
  • Our price is written before work and the repair has a 30-day warranty.
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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F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)F4 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) questions
Does AF share its meaning with F4 E3?

Yes. Both mean restricted airflow on this 110-series, Whirlpool-built platform, so the lint screen, vent run and hood are checked for either one. Both codes lead to the same checks.

Why does the dryer keep running?

The condition is a warning about airflow. The cycle continues, but drying becomes less efficient and the cabinet stays hotter than it should. That is why the first step is always the lint screen.

How do I clear the code?

Touch any key to clear it. If you have not improved the airflow, the code will return on the next heated cycle, so clean the lint screen and vent first. Please clear it before starting another heated cycle.

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