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VMW washer "impossible" Failure Code

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Kenmore VMW Top Load High Efficiency Washer model 110.21302013 s/n C24730596

'Won't do anything'

Did pump out water, twice, after unplugged for 24 hours each time, then just a faint hum.

Failure Code #1 is F5 E1 (the 'Rinse' and 'Cycle Complete' lights are flashing)

Indicates Lid Switch problem but locks OK, filled to low and drained out two different times

Failure Code #2 is F2 E1

Indicates "Stuck Key on digital display" BUT this model DOES NOT HAVE the digital display!! 

Failure Code #3 is blank

Failure Code #4 is blank

 

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Just now, CoolTruck said:

Forgot to identify the flashing lights for Failure #2 in initial post

 

Kenmore VMW Top Load High Efficiency Washer model 110.21302013 s/n C24730596

'Won't do anything'

Did pump out water, twice, after unplugged for 24 hours each time, then just a faint hum.

Failure Code #1 is F5 E1 (the 'Rinse' and 'Cycle Complete' lights are flashing)

Indicates Lid Switch fault, but lid locks OK, machine filled to low level and drained out two different timesaver 

Failure Code #2 is F2 E1 (the 'Wash' and 'Cycle Complete" lights flash

Indicates "Stuck Key on digital display" BUT this model DOES NOT HAVE the digital display!! 

Failure Code #3 is blank

Failure Code #4 is blank

 

 

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5 minutes ago, CoolTruck said:

Kenmore VMW Top Load High Efficiency Washer model 110.21302013 s/n C24730596

'Won't do anything'

Did pump out water, twice, after unplugged for 24 hours each time, then just a faint hum.

Failure Code #1 is F5 E1 (the 'Rinse' and 'Cycle Complete' lights are flashing)

Indicates Lid Switch problem but locks OK, filled to low and drained out two different times

Failure Code #2 is F2 E1

Indicates "Stuck Key on digital display" BUT this model DOES NOT HAVE the digital display!! 

Failure Code #3 is blank

Failure Code #4 is blank

 

 

Just now, CoolTruck said:

'There are few atheists, inside a burning building'

 

Just now, CoolTruck said:

 

 

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It is "impossible" because we don't have a model number.

Lid lock could be wiring or board as well as the lock itself.

There probably is at least 1 button on the panel and it could be stuck or was held for too long.

Clear the codes and see what codes.

Where is the hum coming from? The pump?

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F2E1 - Holding down the start button for a long time while waiting for it to unlock...

F5E1 - Pressing start button while lid is open...

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I am having the exact same problems as listed in this thread. I have replaced the lid switch, the pump and the acuator and it still sits and hums and will not do anything when i try to wash. I can run diagnostic and it runs fills up and drains water and agitates but will not run for regular cycle. I do not know how to clear the codes. It will not run a calibration.

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Well since you changed just about everything else... that leaves the board. 

Sometimes calling a tech is worth it, lol. 

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