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Kenmore 110 Front-Load Washer Code F26: Door switch and lock disagree

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: F26
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F26 means

On Kenmore front-load washers with model numbers starting 110., a Whirlpool-built HE2, HE2 Plus, HE5 and HE5 Steam platform, F26 is a door switch error. It appears when the control sees the door has not opened for 3 cycles in a row, or when the door switch says the door is open while the lock is engaged. The display shows F26 and the washer will not carry on until the door state makes sense to it again.

Common causes of F26

Door that was not opened between three consecutive cycles
Door switch contradicting the lock state
Wiring or switch contacts inside the door lock assembly

✓ One safe check you can try

1. If you ran three cycles without opening the door, open it fully and shut it to clear F26. 2. Check the door seal and strike for lint or something blocking the latch. 3. Close the door until you feel it latch. 4. Start a short cycle and see whether the code returns.

! Why to stop there

Whether the door switch itself reports open while the door is closed
Whether the lock and switch agree with each other
Whether the code is only the three-cycle reminder and nothing has failed

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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F26F26 questions

Is F26 telling me the door is broken?

It is a door switch error. Either the door stayed closed for three cycles in a row, or the switch said open while the lock was engaged. Both confuse the control, so it stops.

Will opening and closing the door fix F26?

If the cause was three cycles with no door opening, yes, that clears it. If the switch is really misreading, the code will return and the lock assembly needs testing.

Is F26 dangerous?

No. It is a door logic check, not a safety shutdown for heat or water. It does stop the cycle, so it is worth testing if it keeps coming back.

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