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Kenmore 417 series digital display model front-load washer

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your 417 model Kenmore front-load washer with a digital display built in 2014 and later. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for washing machines, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your washer.

Error Codes

Error Code
E11
Condition

Fill time too long

Check / Repair

Make sure that the water supply faucets behind the washer are fully open. Check for frozen fill lines in the winter. Unplug the washer and disconnect the fill hoses from the back of the washer. Check for proper water flow through the fill hoses. If water flow is inadequate, have a plumber repair the water supply to the faucets. If water flows okay, check the inlet screens on the water inlet valve assembly. If the screens are clogged, replace the water inlet valve assembly rather than cleaning the screens (cleaning could allow debris to enter the valves, resulting in the valves sticking open and causing flooding). Check the drain hose for proper installation. An improperly installed drain hose causes fill water to siphon out through the washer drain. Also, check the drain pump for debris because items such as paper clips and coins can prevent the washer from draining properly and allow fill water to siphon out through the washer drain. If these suggestions don't solve the problem, the inlet water valve assembly probably needs to be replaced.

Possible Parts Required
Water inlet valve assembly
Error Code
E13
Condition

Water leak in the tub or air leak in the water level pressure sensor air hose

Check / Repair

Drain the water out of the washer. Unplug the washer and check the outer tub for cracks or leaks such as water dripping from the bottom of the washer tub or a hose. Replace the tub if leaking. If you find no water leaks, check the water level pressure sensor air hose for air leaks. Replace the air hose if it leaks. If the hose doesn't leak, replace the water level pressure sensor because it's not detecting the water level in the washer.

Possible Parts Required
Outer wash tub, water level pressure sensor air hose, water level pressure sensor
Error Code
E21
Condition

Drains slowly

Check / Repair

Check your house's washer drain and the washer's drain hose for clogs and clear any clogs found. Unplug the washer and check the drain pump for a clog. If the drain path is clear, the drain pump usually needs replacing.

Possible Parts Required
Drain pump
Error Code
E31 or E32
Condition

Water level pressure sensor isn't communicating with the electronic control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the water level pressure sensor and the control board. If the wiring connections are sound, you'll usually need to replace the water level pressure sensor.

Possible Parts Required
Water level pressure sensor
Error Code
E35
Condition

Water level pressure sensor detects overfill

Check / Repair

If the washer overfilled, unplug the power cord and see if water continues to fill the tub. If so, replace the water inlet valve assembly because a water valve isn't closing. If the washer didn't overfill, the water level pressure sensor usually needs replacing.

Possible Parts Required
Water inlet valve assembly, water level pressure sensor
Error Code
E38
Condition

Clogged air trap

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the air trap and the water level pressure switch air hose for clogs. Clear any clogs. If the air trap and air hose are clear, the water level pressure sensor usually needs replacing because it's not detecting the change in air pressure as the tub fills.

Possible Parts Required
Water level pressure sensor
Error Code
E41
Condition

Control detects the door open

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wiring harness connections between the door lock assembly and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire connections are okay, the door lock assembly usually needs replacing.

Possible Parts Required
Wire harness, door lock assembly
Error Code
E43, E45, E48 or E4A
Condition

Control detects a problem with the door lock circuit

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wiring harness connections between the door lock assembly and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire connections are okay, the door lock assembly usually needs replacing. If you replace the door lock assembly and the problem continues, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Wire harness, door lock assembly, electronic control board
Error Code
E47
Condition

Control detects an open door lock circuit in spin mode

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wiring harness connections between the door lock assembly and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire connections are okay, the door lock assembly usually needs replacing.

Possible Parts Required
Wire harness, door lock assembly
Error Code
E52
Condition

Bad signal from the drive motor tachometer

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the drive motor and the motor control board. Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the resistance through the tachometer on the drive motor using a multimeter. If you don't measure between 105 and 130 ohms, the tachometer is defective and you'll need to replace the drive motor. The tachometer is built into the drive motor and can't be replaced separately. If tachometer resistance is okay, replace the motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Wire harness, drive motor, motor control board
Error Code
E53
Condition

Low voltage to the motor control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness between the electronic control board and motor control board. Reconnect any loose wires or replace the harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, the electronic control board usually needs replacing.

Possible Parts Required
Wire harness, electronic control board
Error Code
E54
Condition

Drive motor over speed

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the resistance through the tachometer on the drive motor using a multimeter. If you don't measure between 105 and 130 ohms, replace the drive motor because the tachometer is defective. The tachometer is built into the drive motor and can't be replaced separately. If tachometer resistance is okay, replace the motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Drive motor, motor control board
Error Code
E55
Condition

Drive motor under speed

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and remove the drive belt. Spin the motor pulley. If it doesn't spin freely, replace the drive motor. If the motor spins freely, rotate the large drive pulley on the back of the washer tub to check the spin bearing. If the pulley doesn't spin freely, you'll usually need to replace the outer tub and spin basket because the spin bearing failed. If the motor pulley and drive pulley both spin freely, then you could have a bad motor windings or a defective motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Drive motor, outer tub, spin basket, motor control board
Error Code
E57 or E58
Condition

High current on the drive motor

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and remove the drive belt. Spin the motor pulley. If it doesn't spin freely, replace the drive motor. If the motor spins freely, rotate the large drive pulley on the back of the washer tub to check the spin bearing. If the pulley doesn't spin freely, you'll usually need to replace the outer tub and spin basket because the spin bearing failed. If the motor pulley and drive pulley both spin freely, then you could have a bad motor windings or a defective motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Drive motor, outer tub, spin basket, motor control board
Error Code
E59
Condition

No tachometer signal for 3 seconds

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the resistance through the tachometer on the drive motor using a multimeter. If you don't measure between 105 and 130 ohms, replace the drive motor because the tachometer is defective. If the tachometer resistance is okay, remove the drive belt. Spin the motor pulley. If it doesn't spin freely, replace the drive motor. If the motor spins freely, rotate the large drive pulley on the back of the washer tub to check the spin bearing. If the pulley doesn't spin freely, you'll usually need to replace the outer tub and spin basket because the spin bearing failed. If the motor pulley and drive pulley both spin freely, then you could have a bad motor windings or a defective motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Drive motor, outer tub, spin basket, motor control board
Error Code
E5A or E5C
Condition

Motor control board is overheated

Check / Repair

The motor control board is defective. Unplug the washer and replace the motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Motor control board
Error Code
E5D or E5F
Condition

Communication failure between the electronic control board and the motor control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the main electronic control board and the motor control board. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the motor control board. If the problem continues, replace the main electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Motor control board, electronic control board
Error Code
E67
Condition

Incorrect voltage supply to the microprocessor on the electronic control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and then restore power. If the code returns after restoring power, unplug the washer and replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
E68
Condition

Heater failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer. Disconnect the heater and check resistance using a multimeter. The heater should measure approximately 14 ohms of resistance. Replace the heater if you measure infinite resistance. Check for a short in the heater to the metal cabinet. Replace the heater if it's electrically shorted to the metal cabinet. If the heater is okay, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Heater, electronic control board
Error Code
E71
Condition

Heater temperature sensor error

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and measure the resistance of the heater temperature sensor using a multimeter. It should measure around 4,800 ohms. If it doesn't, replace the heater. If it does, check the wiring connections between the heater temperature sensor and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged.

Possible Parts Required
Heater, wire harness
Error Code
E75
Condition

Failed water temperature sensor circuit

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the resistance through the water temperature sensor circuit using a multimeter. You should measure around 50,000 ohms at room temperature. If resistance is off, you'll need to replace the water inlet valve assembly because that assembly houses the water temperature sensor and the sensor isn't available as a separate component. If you measure correct resistance through that circuit, replace the electronic control board because the control board isn't detecting the correct resistance.

Possible Parts Required
Water inlet valve, electronic control board
Error Code
E91 or E92
Condition

Communication problem

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the electronic control board and the user interface board. Reconnect any loose wire connections or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the user interface board. If the problem continues, replace the main electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
User interface board, electronic control board, wire harness
Error Code
E93, E94, or E97
Condition

Electronic control board or user interface board failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the electronic control board and the user interface board. Reconnect any loose wire connections or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the user interface board. If the problem continues, replace the main electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
User interface board, electronic control board, wire harness
Error Code
E98 or E9F
Condition

Motor control communication problem

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the electronic control board and the motor control board. Reconnect any loose wire connections or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the electronic control board. If the problem continues, replace the motor control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board, motor control board, wire harness
Error Code
EA1
Condition

Incoming power frequency out of limits

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and have your local electrical power service provider check the power supply frequency. If it's normal and the code doesn't clear, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EA2
Condition

Power supply voltage above 130 VAC

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the outlet voltage with a multimeter. If the voltage is high, have an electrician repair the voltage supply problem. If the voltage is normal, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EA3
Condition

Power supply voltage lower than 100 VAC

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and check the outlet voltage with a multimeter. If the voltage is low, have an electrician repair the voltage supply problem. If the voltage is normal, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EA5
Condition

Main voltage sensing failure

Check / Repair

Have the power company check the frequency and, voltage of the incoming power supply. If correct, replace the electronic control board.,

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EAE
Condition

Line safe relay sensing failure

Check / Repair

Have the power company check the frequency and, voltage of the incoming power supply. If correct, replace the electronic control board.,

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EF1
Condition

Clogged drain pump

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer and clear the clog from the drain pump. If the drain pump won't pump water when it's running, replace it.

Possible Parts Required
Drain pump
Error Code
EF2
Condition

Too much suds

Check / Repair

Reduce the amount of high-efficiency (HE) detergent that you use.

Possible Parts Required
HE detergent
Error Code
EF6
Condition

Control reset

Check / Repair

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and then restore power. If the code returns after restoring power, unplug the washer and replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
EF8
Condition

Stuck button

Check / Repair

Free the stuck button. If you can't free the stuck button, unplug the washer and replace the user interface board.

Possible Parts Required
User interface board

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