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Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F7 E6: Motor circuit problem

Top-load Kenmore washers carrying a 110. prefix are Whirlpool-built, in a VMW and a VMAX flavor. On both, F7 E6 is a drive motor circuit problem. The VMW reports it as a motor error, the VMAX…

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Code: F7 E6
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F7 E6 means

Top-load Kenmore washers carrying a 110. prefix are Whirlpool-built, in a VMW and a VMAX flavor. On both, F7 E6 is a drive motor circuit problem. The VMW reports it as a motor error, the VMAX as a drive motor circuit failure. The wiring from the motor to the main electronic control board is the first thing in question, and the motor itself comes next. You will see F7 E6 and the washer will not agitate or spin properly.

Common causes of F7 E6

Wiring connections on the drive motor
Wire harness between the drive motor and the main electronic control board
Drive motor that does not respond

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid and check that the basket and impeller turn freely by hand. 2. Take out any item wedged beside the basket. 3. Start a short cycle with a small load. 4. Leave the cabinet closed. The motor wiring is not owner work.

! Why to stop there

Whether the harness, the motor or the main board is the cause
Whether the connectors on the motor are tight
Whether anything mechanical is making the motor struggle

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 E6F7 E6 questions

Which version of the 110 top-loader can show F7 E6?

It means the drive motor circuit is not working properly. On this Whirlpool-built VMW and VMAX platform the control cannot drive the motor, so it stops the cycle and shows F7 E6.

Does F7 E6 mean a new motor?

Not always. Wiring connections are checked first, and a damaged harness is a common reason. If the wiring is sound, we test the motor itself before we quote anything.

Is F7 E6 the same as F7 E2?

They sit near each other. F7 E2 is a VMAX drive motor failure, while F7 E6 is a motor circuit problem on both versions. We check the same wiring either way.

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