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Kenmore 110 VMAX Top-Load Washer Code F8 E6: Water found with the lid open

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Code: F8 E6
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F8 E6 means

On Kenmore VMAX top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110., a Whirlpool-built platform, F8 E6 is a water hazard warning. It appears when the main electronic control board senses water in the tub for more than 10 minutes with the lid open. The usual cause is a leaking water inlet valve that fills the tub even when the washer is off. You will see F8 E6 on the display and may find standing water in the tub.

Common causes of F8 E6

Leaking water inlet valve filling the tub while the washer is off
Water level sensing on the main electronic control board
Hoses or faucets seeping into the washer

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close both faucets behind the washer. 2. Unplug the washer. 3. Do not run it while the inlet may be leaking. 4. Look at the floor and the hose connections for any seepage, and dry what you can reach. 5. Keep the faucets closed until the washer is checked, then call us.

! Why to stop there

Whether the inlet valve is leaking and needs replacing
Whether the tub fills only when the faucets are open
Whether the level sensing is also involved

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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F8 E6F8 E6 questions

Why does a VMAX warn about water when the washer is off?

It means water sat in the tub with the lid open for over 10 minutes. On this Whirlpool-built top-load platform that suggests a leaking inlet valve, so the control raises a water hazard code.

Should I leave the faucets on?

No. Close both until the washer is checked. A leaking valve can fill the tub while the washer is off, and a closed faucet is the simplest way to stop it.

Does F8 E6 always need a new valve?

If the valve is leaking, replacing it is the answer. We confirm with testing before we say so, and we give you a written price first.

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Still seeing F8 E6?

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