Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F5 E2: Lid refuses to lock
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built platform with VMW and VMAX versions, F5 E2 reports a lid lock problem: the lid lock mechanism did not engage the lock strike when…
- Code
- F5 E2
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F5 E2 means
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built platform with VMW and VMAX versions, F5 E2 reports a lid lock problem: the lid lock mechanism did not engage the lock strike when the control asked it to. The washer stops with F5 E2 on the display, usually right after Start is pressed, and it will not fill or spin until the lid is proven locked.
Common causes of F5 E2
- Debris or an object interfering with the lock strike
- Lid lock and switch assembly that does not engage
- Wiring between the lid lock and the main electronic control board
1. Open the lid and check the latch and strike area for lint, detergent buildup or anything blocking the mechanism. 2. Make sure no garment hangs over the lid edge. 3. Close the lid firmly and start a short cycle. 4. If F5 E2 returns, unplug the washer and call us.
- Whether the lock assembly is worn or the strike is out of line
- Whether the wiring to the lock is intact
- Whether the board sends the lock command correctly
Other Washer codes
Could lint or detergent crust be the reason for F5 E2?
It means the lid would not lock. The control commanded the lid lock to engage the strike and could not confirm it, so on this Whirlpool-built top-load platform it stops the cycle.
Can lint cause F5 E2?
It can, if debris sits where the lock strike meets the mechanism. A thorough clean of the latch area is a harmless first step, and it often settles the question quickly.
Is F5 E2 safe to ignore?
The washer will not run while the lid is unlocked, which is the point of the code. Using it without a proper lock is not something we suggest, so we repair it.
Still seeing F5 E2?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.