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Kenmore 110 Oasis Top-Load Washer Codes Sd and F71: Excessive suds

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Code: Sd or F71
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Sd or F71 means

On Kenmore Oasis top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, Sd or F71 stands for excessive suds. When Sd is on steady, the washer has detected the suds and is running a routine to eliminate them. If it cannot, Sd flashes in the display. The washer is waiting for the foam to go down, so it is not a hardware message. Too much detergent is the first thing we ask about.

Common causes of Sd or F71

Too much detergent
Detergent that is not high efficiency
Suds the routine cannot break down

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Let the suds dissipate, then drain the washer. 2. Use only the appropriate quantity of HE (High Efficiency) detergent. 3. If Sd is flashing, the suds are still there, so do not start another load yet. 4. Call us if the code comes back with a small amount of detergent.

! Why to stop there

Whether the suds come from the detergent or from residue
Whether the washer drains properly after the suds go down
Whether Sd and F71 appear in the same circumstances

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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Sd or F71Sd or F71 questions

What is the difference between steady and flashing Sd?

Steady Sd means suds were detected and the washer is running a routine to clear them. Flashing Sd means the routine could not eliminate the suds, so they need to dissipate before you drain the washer.

Is F71 a different code from Sd?

On the Oasis line they are two spellings of the same excessive suds message. Your display shows one or the other, and both lead to the same checks.

Can I speed up the suds going down?

Time is the safest way. Do not add anything to the tub. Once the foam has settled, drain the washer and use less detergent next time.

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