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Kenmore 110 HE Front-Load Washer Code F29: Door did not release

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F29
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F29 means

Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 110. are a Whirlpool-built platform sold as HE2, HE2 Plus, HE5 and HE5 Steam. On these washers F29 is a door unlock error: when the cycle ended, the lock did not release or the control could not confirm that it did. The door stays shut with your wash behind it, and the display shows F29. Debris in the lock receiver, the lock and switch assembly or its wiring can all be behind it.

Common causes of F29

Foreign object or debris in the door lock receiver
Door lock and switch assembly that will not release
Wiring between the lock assembly and the main control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Do not pull or pry the door. Forcing it can break the latch. 2. Look at the door lock receiver on the door for lint or a small item, and clear what you can see. 3. If water is still in the tub, leave the washer unplugged until it can drain or be inspected. 4. Call us if the door will not open.

! Why to stop there

Whether the lock assembly is stuck or is simply not told to release
Whether debris or a bent latch is holding the door
Whether the wiring behind the lock is sound

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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F29F29 questions

The door is stuck shut and shows F29, can I open it myself?

It means the door lock failed to unlock. On this Whirlpool-built HE platform the control could not release the door at cycle end, or could not confirm the release, and it shows F29.

Can I open the door by force?

Please do not. A forced door can snap the latch and strike. If clothes must come out, call us and we will release the door without damage, then find the cause.

Is there water behind the door?

Possibly. If the tub is full, leave the washer unplugged and do not open the door until it has drained or been inspected, so water does not pour onto the floor.

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Still seeing F29?

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

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