Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F0 E2: Excessive suds
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F0 E2 means excessive suds. The washer senses foam in the tub and stops until it settles. On…
- Code
- F0 E2 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F0 E2 (110 / Whirlpool-built) means
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F0 E2 means excessive suds. The washer senses foam in the tub and stops until it settles. On the VMAX version the same condition may also appear as Sd. The owner sees the code partway through a wash, often after a big dose of detergent, with foam visible in the basket or at the lid. It is a use problem far more often than a part problem.
Common causes of F0 E2 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Too much detergent for the size of the load
- Standard detergent used instead of high-efficiency (HE) detergent
- Residue from earlier loads adding to the foam
1. Let the suds settle with the lid open for a while. 2. Start a rinse cycle and see whether the code clears. 3. Use only HE detergent from now on. 4. Reduce the amount you pour; if F0 E2 repeats with a small dose, call us.
- Whether foam is the whole story or the washer is sensing suds that are not there
- Whether detergent residue is building up in the tub
- Whether drain performance is adding to the problem
Other Washer codes
Is F0 E2 the same as Sd?
On the VMAX version, yes. The washer can display Sd or F0 E2 for the same excessive-suds condition. The VMW version shows F0 E2 only.
How much detergent is right?
Follow the HE detergent line on the cap for your load size and never add extra. Most owners pour too much, and a smaller measure usually ends the code.
Can suds damage the washer?
Heavy foam can slow draining and spinning. The washer stopping is its protection, so give it time to settle and then rinse. A small dose of HE detergent prevents most repeats.
Still unsure about F0 E2 (110 / Whirlpool-built)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.