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Kenmore 110 VMW Top-Load Washer Code F7 E1: Basket speed not read

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Code: F7 E1
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F7 E1 means

Kenmore VMW top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110. are a Whirlpool-built platform. On them F7 E1 is a basket speed sensor problem: the control cannot read how fast the spin basket turns, which comes from an optical tachometer on the shifter assembly. You will see F7 E1 on the display and the spin may not start or may stop early. On the VMAX version of this platform, the same characters mean power was lost during spin.

Common causes of F7 E1

Spin basket that does not rotate freely
Wiring connections on the shifter assembly
Shifter assembly with the optical tachometer

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid and turn the basket by hand to see whether it moves freely. 2. Look for a sock or small item caught between the basket and the tub. 3. Run a short cycle with fewer items inside. 4. Leave the cabinet closed. The shifter and its wiring are not owner work.

! Why to stop there

Whether the basket drag is real or the sensor is misreading
Whether the shifter wiring connections are secure
Whether the shifter assembly itself needs replacing

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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F7 E1F7 E1 questions

Is my top-loader a VMW or a VMAX, and does F7 E1 change?

It means the basket speed sensor reading is bad. On this Whirlpool-built top-load washer the shifter assembly reports basket speed, and the control stops when it cannot get a reliable signal.

Does F7 E1 also mean a power loss?

Only on the VMAX version. On the VMW it is the speed sensor. If you are unsure which washer you own, read the model number on the label and tell us when you book.

Could a stuck item cause F7 E1?

Yes, drag between the basket and the tub can disturb the reading. Turn the basket by hand. If it is free and the code returns, the sensor needs testing.

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