Kenmore 796 Wi-Fi Front-Load Washer Code PF: Power loss message
Kenmore Wi-Fi front-load washers with model numbers that start with 796, an LG-built platform, show PF to tell you power was lost while a cycle was running. The control restarts and displays the message, and the…
- Code
- PF
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What PF means
Kenmore Wi-Fi front-load washers with model numbers that start with 796, an LG-built platform, show PF to tell you power was lost while a cycle was running. The control restarts and displays the message, and the cycle may not have completed properly. Nothing is wrong with a sensor or a circuit just because PF shows once. The way to clear it is to start a new cycle, then check the clothes for suds and dampness.
Common causes of PF
- Brief power outage at the house
- Cord or outlet that does not hold power
- Breaker that tripped during the load
1. Confirm the outlet has power and the plug sits firmly. 2. Start a new cycle. 3. If you see suds left in the load, run a rinse and spin. 4. Call us if PF shows up again when the lights at home never flickered.
- Whether an outlet or cord problem is dropping power
- Whether the washer resets itself for another reason
- Whether the Wi-Fi module on this model plays any part
Other Washer codes
Is PF something I can ignore?
Once, yes. It tells you power was interrupted and the cycle may be unfinished. Start a new cycle, and look at the clothes. If it shows again with steady power at home, call us.
Did the power outage hurt the washer?
A brief outage normally causes no harm, and the washer just reports it. If water was in the tub when power dropped, it will drain when the cycle runs again.
Is PF the same as the front-load model without Wi-Fi?
The meaning is the same on both 796 models. We still look at the exact model number first, and we always give a written price before any work.
Still unsure about PF?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.