What does F11 mean - Kenmore Elite 45986 Front Load Washer

What does the F11 code mean on my Kenmore Elite Smart wash front load...

if its a Kenmore model then this message says that the button control board has lost sight of the main control board , but its been my experience that this maybe able to be reset and it may never come back or it will not reset and the control board will need replaced (50/50)


cycling power may reset this

The "F11" fault code indicates a shorted button on the electronic oven control. This means the oven control board will likely need to be removed and replaced. You could disconnect power, wait 30 seconds and reapply power. If "F11" returns upon power-up, replace the electronic oven control board (EOC). but if i had your model number i could nail it right on the head with a fix...

F11 - Pump cannot be activated
f11 lights 1&3&4, pump/draining error
this means an open circuit pump or fauty pcb

Here's some info on that F11 error with a Kenmore HE2 washer

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/questions/133794-what-does-f11-on-my-washer-mean

Hello. the F11 trouble code means Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly.
These are circuit boards within the machine and one of them will have to be replaced. Most folks leave this job up to the service technicians.

hiyas here is the meaning for the codes
If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes, the water valves are turned off and F02 is flashed.

Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

NOTE: After 4 minutes the “Sud” error will be displayed, then 4 minutes later the F02 error code will be displayed.

Potential Causes

• Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked
• Check the electrical connections at the pump and make sure the pump is running.
• Check the drain pump filter for foreign objects
• If the above does not correct the problem replace the pump
F11 Means
Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly.

Potential Causes

• Check Wire Harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
• Check the Drive system for any worn or failed components
• Check MCU
• Check CCU
• Check Motor
• Check Wire Harness

Replace failed component.
I would suggest that you possibly call out an engineer

F11 means the pump cannot be activated.You may have a loose conection or faulty pump. For Hotpoint error codes go to http://www.selfix-uk.co.uk

these error codes are not specific FDL can mean door latch failure .it can also mean the ccu board has failed also F11 can mean mean anything from motor to motor control board to ccu board to wiring harness connecting ccu to mcu to motor. if you do not know how to diagnose with out error code you may end up buying wrong part. sometimes doorlatch is not problem central control board CCU is

F11 error code means there is a problem with the Control panel. Could be melted wiring, etc, since you left the oven standing. However, you can try unplugging the device from the power socket for about 5 minutes and reconnect. If the error goes away, then well and good; if not, you may have to replace the panel control.