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Kenmore 110 Oasis Top-Load Washer Code F40 / F44 / F72: Thermistor, heater relay and basket

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F40 / F44 / F72
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F40 / F44 / F72 means

Within the Kenmore Oasis top-load line, models labeled 110. are a Whirlpool-built platform. Three codes share this page. F40 is a water temperature thermistor failure, F44 is a heater relay failure and F72 is a basket re-engagement failure. You will see the code on the display and the washer may stop at the fill, skip heated steps or fail to start the spin. Each code points to a different circuit, so we read which one you have.

Common causes of F40 / F44 / F72

F40: thermistor in the inlet water valve assembly or its wiring
F44: heater relay on the main board, or a diode on the user interface control board if there is no heater
F72: the basket engagement system that the control cannot confirm

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Note exactly which code is on the display. 2. For F40, check that both faucets are open and the fill hoses are not kinked. 3. For F44, try a cold-water cycle. 4. For F72, remove the load and check that the lid closes properly. 5. Leave the console closed; wiring and boards are not owner work.

! Why to stop there

Which of the three circuits is actually reporting
Whether the washer has a heating element, which changes the F44 path
Whether the board or the part behind it needs the repair

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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F40 / F44 / F72F40 / F44 / F72 questions

How do I know which of the three codes I have on this Oasis?

F40 is a water temperature thermistor failure, F44 a heater relay failure and F72 a basket re-engagement failure. They share a page because they are close on this Whirlpool-built Oasis top-load platform.

Does F44 mean the heater is dead?

Not necessarily. On heated models it points to a relay on the main board, and on washers with no heater to a diode on the interface board. We find which applies to your washer.

Can I run the washer with these codes?

Sometimes cold cycles work, but the code will likely return. We would rather test the exact circuit than have you keep restarting a washer that has already told you something is wrong.

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