Kenmore 402 Front-Load Washer Code SF: Control board error
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 402, SF is an electronic control board error. The control checked itself and found a problem it could not clear, so it stops the cycle and shows…
- Code
- SF
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What SF means
On Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 402, SF is an electronic control board error. The control checked itself and found a problem it could not clear, so it stops the cycle and shows SF. The washer may do nothing else until power is reset. This one is more serious than a fill or drain message because it concerns the control that runs everything else, so the first step is a simple power reset.
Common causes of SF
- Control board that has a temporary glitch
- Control board that has a lasting error
- Power interruption or surge that upset the board
1. Unplug the washer. 2. Leave it unplugged for 5 minutes to reset the electronic control board. 3. Plug the washer back in and start a short cycle. 4. If SF comes back, do not keep resetting it. Call us.
- Whether the error is a one-time event or comes back after a reset
- Whether the board or its connections are the cause
- Whether a power surge at your home played a part
Other Washer codes
Does unplugging for five minutes really help?
It can clear a temporary glitch, because the board loses power completely and starts again. If the code stays gone, you can keep using the washer. If it returns, the board needs a closer look.
Will I lose my settings?
The reset only clears the current state. You can pick your cycle again after you plug the washer back in and start from the beginning.
Should I replace the control board right away?
Not before we confirm it. A board is not cheap to guess on, so we test the washer, show you what we find and give a written price before we order anything.
Still seeing SF?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.