THe water was turned off to the washer, error code H, we've unplugged it (before pressing cancel twice) and now after it's had a 1/2 hour time-out, when we plug it back in (water now on) the washer runs, doesn't let us clear the display and the door is locked

Hey Lukec,

The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washer indicats that there is a problem with in-coming water flow. When the water feeding the washer is less than what it should be, the FH code will trigger and the washer will shut down.

You can check a couple of common problems that can manifest this error code after resetting the machine. Steps for reset and diagnostics can be found below.

1. Using the "Pause/Cancel" button on the washer control panel (this button will be below the digital time clock, to the lower right of the wash cycle selector) by pressing the "Pause/Cancel" button twice to cancel the wash cycle.
   
2. Next, unplug the washer from the wall socket (this will reset the error code).
   
3. Several things you can do to troubleshoot the follow issue are these:
   
   Check for kinks in the water supply hose.
   
   Turn off the water supply (hot and cold) and remove the hoses from the back of the washer. Check the port screens at the hose connections for sediment buildup and clean as necessary.
   
4. Reconnect the water supply hoses to the washer and turn on the water supply.
   
5. Plug the washer cord back into the wall outlet.Select the wash cycle and press the "Start" button.

If the error code returns, you will likely have internal water flow issues due to the pump or other internal problems which may require a service technician.

Hope this helps.

The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washing machine is an indicator that there is a problem with incoming water. When there is little water coming into the machine, the FH code will appear and the washer will stop. There are a couple of common problems you can check while you are resetting the FH error code. You will need to remove the power supply to the washer to reset the code.

1 Look for the "Pause/Cancel" button on the washer control panel. The button will be below the digital time clock and to the lower right of the wash cycle selector.

2
Press the "Pause/Cancel" button twice to cancel the wash cycle. Unplug the Kenmore Elite washer from the wall outlet.

3 Check for kinks in the water supply hose while the washer does not have power. Turn off the water supply spigots and remove the hoses from the back of the washer. Check the port screens at the hose connections for sediment buildup and clean as necessary.

4
Connect the water supply hoses back to the washer and turn on the water spigots. Plug the washer cord back into the wall outlet.

5
Select the wash cycle and press the "Start" button.

Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.

F20" on display
(Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient
water supply)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
1. Are water faucets completely turned on?
2. Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer
clogged?
3. Are water inlet hoses kinked?
4. Are water inlet hoses frozen?

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Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.

F20" on display
(Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient
water supply)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
1. Are water faucets completely turned on?
2. Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer
clogged?
3. Are water inlet hoses kinked?
4. Are water inlet hoses frozen?

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The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washing machine is an indicator that there is a problem with incoming water. When there is little water coming into the machine, the FH code will appear and the washer will stop. There are a couple of common problems you can check while you are resetting the FH error code. You will need to remove the power supply to the washer to reset the code

Look for the "Pause/Cancel" button on the washer control panel. The button will be below the digital time clock and to the lower right of the wash cycle selector.

2

Press the "Pause/Cancel" button twice to cancel the wash cycle. Unplug the Kenmore Elite washer from the wall outlet.

3

Check for kinks in the water supply hose while the washer does not have power. Turn off the water supply spigots and remove the hoses from the back of the washer. Check the port screens at the hose connections for sediment buildup and clean as necessary.

4

Connect the water supply hoses back to the washer and turn on the water spigots. Plug the washer cord back into the wall outlet.

5

Select the wash cycle and press the "Start" button.

If the error code come back you will probably have to change the water inlet valves. No hard to do and you can fdo this yourself

Press the pause cancel button 2 times this should clear it. If it does not and the filter and drain hose are clear you will need to replace the pump.

F21 Fault Code Repair

LONG DRAIN
If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes the water valves turn off.
NOTES:
After 4 minutes the "Sd" error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the "F/21" error code will be displayed.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL two times to clear the display.

LONG DRAIN
If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes the water valves turn off.
NOTES:
After 4 minutes the "Sd" error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the "F/21" error code will be displayed.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL two times to clear the display.

1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
3. Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure the pump is running.
4. Check the drain pump filter for foreign objects.
5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
6. If the above does not correct the problem, go to step 7.
7. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
8. Replace the pump.

LONG DRAIN
If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes the water valves turn off.
NOTES:
After 4 minutes the "Sd" error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the "F/21" error code will be displayed.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL two times to clear the display.

1. Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked.
2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
3. Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure the pump is running.
4. Check the drain pump filter for foreign objects.
5. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
6. If the above does not correct the problem, go to step 7.
7. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
8. Replace the pump.

Washer displaying code message and tone sounds S "HF" 0Nater Inlet Problem--no water or insufficient water supply) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check the following: Are water faucets completely turned on? Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. "F02" (Drain Problem) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle, Unplug washer or disconnect power. Cl_eck the following: Is the drain hose kinked? ts the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? Is the drain hose more than 96 in. (2.4 m) above the floor? = "SUD" (Suds Routine) When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine

The error code F-21 refers to Long Drain. The washer has sensed that it has not drained out completely and cannot go into further cycle.

If yours is a HE 2 washer, afer few minutes, Sd error will be displayed and then after couple of minutes F21 error code will appear. Water valves will be turned off and stops running.

If yours is a HE front load, when drain time exceeds 8 min, F21 error will be displayed. The water valves will be shut off and pump will stop running.

Generally, by re-storing the power to washer, it may fix the problem.
You may press the pause or the cancel button twice to clear the display.
You may have to double check the drain hose to see if there are any kink, clogs.

Also, you may unplug your washer, turn the circuit breaker off for 1-2 minutes and then plug it back in to check if it works. After this, check to see if the washer drains.

My Manual says (HF) = Water Inlet Problem- Insufficient Water Supply
Select Pause/Cancel twice to cancel cycle - Unplug Washer to disconnect Power-
Check the following:
Water faucets completely turned on
Screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?
Water inlet hoses kinked?
Plug in the washer- re-select cycle and press hold to start-
same error- call for service..

the F code is a puwer outige. This is how to fix
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select
DRAIN & SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.
Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call
for service.
This is what an HF code is.
"FH" (Water Inlet Problem--no water or insufficient water
supply)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?
Are water inlet hoses kinked?
Are water inlet hoses frozen?
Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press
START. If the problem remains, call for service.