Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F1 E1: Main board failure
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F1 E1 means a main electronic control board failure. The board that runs the whole washer has reported…
- Code
- F1 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F1 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built) means
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F1 E1 means a main electronic control board failure. The board that runs the whole washer has reported an internal problem, so the cycle stops. On the VMAX, a short power-down is worth trying first. On the VMW, the wiring on the main board is checked before the board is judged. The owner sees F1 E1 and the washer does not respond normally.
Common causes of F1 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Main electronic control board that has failed
- Loose connections on the main board in the console
- Temporary lockup that a power-down can clear
1. Unplug the washer and keep it off for 5 minutes. 2. Plug it back in and try a short cycle. 3. Do not open the console to check wiring yourself. 4. If F1 E1 returns, call us. 5. Have your full model number ready for the call.
- Whether the board recovers after a reset or fails again
- Whether console wiring on the board is sound
- Whether replacement is needed and which board fits your version
Other Washer codes
What does F1 E1 mean?
It means the main electronic control board has failed. The board manages every cycle step, so the washer stops and shows the code. Nothing else in the washer works if that board is down.
Does the five-minute unplug always work?
It is the VMAX owner step and can clear a one-time glitch. If the code returns after you restore power, the board needs replacing. A code that returns right after the reset is the stronger sign of a failed board.
Is the VMW handled differently?
On the VMW we begin with the board wiring in the console, then judge the board. Either way you get a written price first. Either way, nothing is replaced until you approve it.
Still seeing F1 E1 (110 / Whirlpool-built)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.