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Kenmore Elite HE5t Power and Errors

posted by Jaz5802 on May 17, 2008


Hi experts! We have the "latest and greatest" washing machine which has worked wonderfully for the last 10 months until we got a F2 error message; then a F10 error message. Now, machine will not even power up although when we push the START button, it beeps. Nothing lights up now... just the little chirping beeps. Hubby unplugged, checked breaker box, checked filter after opening bottom, front kickplate. All looks well. Actually, everything behind that kickplate looked quite clean too.

It takes FOREVER to have a Sears tech to come out. Any suggestions? Hubby is very handy but not familiar with the new designs.

Thank YOU so much for your help!

:- )

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posted on May 17, 2008
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tech17


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try hitting pause/cancel twice to clear the codes

Comment by tech17, posted on May 17, 2008

Motor Control Unit (MCU) Heat Sink Thermal Trip
If the thermal protector on the MCU heat sink gets too hot, it will open the thermal
protector on the heat sink which will stop motor functions and an “F/10” will be
displayed.
Potential Causes
• Check for Proper Installation, verify the unit is not located near a source of heat
and has proper ventilation.
• Check Wire Harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control
Unit (CCU)
• Check the Drive system for any worn or failed components
• Check MCU
• Check Motor
F/07
F/06
F/09
F/10

Comment by tech17, posted on May 17, 2008

if its not that old id call for service

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