Question about Kenmore Elite 45986 Front Load Washer

Water Pressure - FH Error

My Kenmore Elite washer was working fine until our water pump overheated. The water pressure in our entire house was very low. Now that its been fixed, the washer is still reading an FH error, meaning a water inlet problem. I checked to make sure the hoses are properly connected, not kinked, etc. I unplugged the washer to "clear its memory" and still nothing. Please Help!

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Check first the filters on the inlet water line. Then, if problem still exist - check that the inlet water valve works(it is an electromagnet valve, located at the pipe's entrance to the machine)). If it doesn't work, test that it get power. In case it get power and doesn't work - You can easily open the valve and clean it (from scale or other dirt). Be aware you should disconnect the power cable from machine before doing it !!!! Check as well for valve's coil resistance. In case you have no resistance measurement - you should replace it for a new one. Good luck

Posted on Aug 06, 2007

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