796 Series Error Codes — Kenmore Washing Machine

🏷️ Model: 796 Series 📅 Production: 2009–present 🫧 Type: Washing Machine

Model numbers starting with 796. are LG-built Kenmore (mostly Elite) washers. They use LG's two-letter code set: OE, IE, LE, UE.

Most Common Codes on the 796 Series

Drain error (LG-platform Kenmore models)

⚠ High Severity

Water inlet error (LG-platform Kenmore models)

⚠ Medium Severity

Motor locked (LG-platform Kenmore models)

⚠ High Severity

Unbalanced load (LG-platform Kenmore models)

✓ Low Severity

All Other Kenmore Washing Machine Codes

The 796 Series can also display any of the standard Kenmore washing machine codes:

F21 Slow drain — pump is draining but too slowly F20 Water supply error — no water detected F1 Primary control board fault — board failed self-check

💡 Tip: Your model's serial sticker (door frame, rim, or back panel) confirms the exact model number. Codes can differ between revisions of the same model line — if a code on your display isn't listed here, check the full Kenmore washing machine code list.

← All Kenmore Washing Machine Error Codes ← All Models