Kenmore 417 Front-Load Washer Codes E68, E71, E75: Heater and water temperature
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 417, these three codes involve heating and water temperature. On digital-display models from 2014 on, E68 reports a heater failure and E71 reports a heater temperature sensor…
- Code
- E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix)
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix) means
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 417, these three codes involve heating and water temperature. On digital-display models from 2014 on, E68 reports a heater failure and E71 reports a heater temperature sensor error. E75 reports a failed water temperature sensor circuit and appears on digital and non-digital 417 models alike. You will see the code on the display, and the washer may stop heating or stall the cycle.
Common causes of E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix)
- Water heater element that is open or shorted to the cabinet (E68)
- Heater temperature sensor or its wiring connection to the control board (E71)
- Water temperature sensor circuit reading out of range (E75)
- Control board that cannot read the sensor correctly
1. Unplug the washer and let it sit for a few minutes. 2. Check that both water supply valves are fully open. 3. Plug it in again and run a cold-water cycle to see whether the code returns. 4. Leave heating and sensor testing to us, since it means working inside the cabinet.
- Whether the heater, the sensor or the wiring is the cause, which we separate with testing
- Whether the code appears only on warm cycles or on every cycle
- Which of the three codes your model really displays, since E68 and E71 belong to digital-display units
Other Washer codes
Which of these codes applies to my 417 washer?
E75 shows on both digital and non-digital 417 front-loaders, while E68 and E71 are documented for the digital-display 2014 and newer models. Check the exact characters on your screen.
Will my washer still wash clothes?
Often a cold cycle will run, but the washer may refuse heated cycles or stop early. The code protects the heater circuit from running with a bad reading.
Should I replace the heater myself?
We would not guess. These codes point to a heating or sensing circuit, not necessarily a dead heater, so we test first and give a written price before any part is ordered.
Still seeing E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.