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Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F2 E3: Boards do not match

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Code: F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built) means

On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F2 E3 is a mismatch between the main electronic control board and the user interface control. On the VMW it is for models with a digital display and typically occurs when an incompatible board was fitted in the console. The owner sees F2 E3 after a control replacement, and the washer will not run properly.

Common causes of F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built)

Incompatible main control board or user interface control fitted
Replacement part with the wrong part number
Mixed board versions that cannot communicate

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Recall whether a control was recently replaced. 2. Compare the replacement part number with the invoice or the washer's label. 3. Do not swap boards yourself. 4. Call us with your full model number. 5. Keep any packaging or invoice from the replacement part handy.

! Why to stop there

Which pairing of main board and interface your model uses
Whether either board has also failed on its own
Whether reordering the correct part resolves the code

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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F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built)F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built) questions

What triggers F2 E3?

Installing a user interface control or main board that is not meant for your exact model. The two boards check each other, and a mismatch stops the washer.

Does this happen without a repair?

Rarely. It usually follows a part replacement, so a recent repair is the best clue. If nothing was replaced and the code shows anyway, tell us, because that points to a different cause.

How do you fix it?

We identify the correct part numbers for your model, install the right board, and quote in writing before any work. The washer should then start normally.

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Still seeing F2 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built)?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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