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Kenmore 110 VMAX Top-Load Washer Code F7 E8: Motor ran too hot

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Code: F7 E8
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F7 E8 means

On Kenmore VMAX top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built platform, F7 E8 means the drive motor overheated. Mechanical friction in the drive system, often an item stuck between the spin basket and the tub, is the usual cause. The water level and load size detection can also be out of calibration if the level is too low for the cycle. You will see F7 E8 and the washer stops until the motor cools.

Common causes of F7 E8

Obstruction between the spin basket and the tub
Drive friction that makes the motor work too hard
Water level or load size detection out of calibration

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Stop the washer and let the motor cool down before you try again. 2. Open the lid and check that the basket turns freely by hand. 3. Remove anything caught between the basket and the tub. 4. Use a smaller load and make sure the water level suits the cycle.

! Why to stop there

Whether friction in the drive is the reason the motor ran hot
Whether the level and load sensing need calibrating
Whether the motor was stressed enough to need testing

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 E8F7 E8 questions

How long before it is safe to try again after F7 E8?

It means the drive motor overheated. On this Whirlpool-built top-load platform the control stops the washer to protect the motor, usually because of drag or a stuck item in the drive.

Is it safe to restart after F7 E8?

Let the motor cool and clear what you can reach first. If F7 E8 returns, stop using the washer. Repeated overheating is harder on the motor and the control.

Can a low water level cause F7 E8?

It can add load to the motor if the water level is too low for the selected cycle. The level and load sensing may need calibrating, which we handle during a visit.

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