[dwilson5]

I have a Kenmore Elite washer, it's a top loader. It flashes an F3 error code, What does that mean?

[RichardBondMan]

I don't know, best way to find out or try to find out, is to check the owners manual. If you don't have one, go to Sears.com, click on parts, put in model number near the back of the lid, order one.

[dawnw]

Mine is doing the same thing except now it is beeping "DL,F" and I am unable to do wash. I have contacted our appliance man who we purchased the washer from if I get this resolved I will contact you back hopefully it will be soon. My washing machine is a Kenmore Elite HE 3t.

[dawnw]

I dont know, best way to find out or try to find out, is to check the owners manual. If you dont have one, go to Sears.com, click on parts, put in model number near the back of the lid, order one.

This doesn't help much the manual still doesn't explain how to fix this error hopefully the customer care phone number on the back of the manual will be helpful. If you do resolve this please respond to other owners of this machine so we know how to fix this problem. Thank you

[dans_am]

For me, the power went out during a wash cycle. It wouldn't start back up and it had a code f3. If I cancled the cycle and restarted... code f3 again. Then I lifted the lid and shut it, then cancled and started and it worked for me.

F3 LID SWITCH FAILURE
“F3” flashes and cycle signal beeps if the lid was NOT opened after the
Cycle was completed. The electronic board must detect that STOP/
CANCEL was pressed during a cycle or the lid was opened at least once
At the end of any cycle. This is continually tested to ensure proper lid
Switch operation. If “F3” is flashing, check continuity of the lid switch.
– With the lid closed, lid switch contacts should be closed.
– With the lid open, lid switch contacts should be open.
– If the lid switch is failed, replace it.
– If the lid switch is good, replace the control board.
NOTE: Beeper will sound continuously while error code is flashing.