Kenmore Error Code PF

What PF Means

PF signals a power failure — the appliance was mid-cycle when it lost electricity and is letting you know once power returns. Kenmore is a brand name attached to appliances built by several different manufacturers over the years, so the exact model of your washer or dryer determines which company actually engineered it, but PF carries this same basic meaning across nearly all of them.

Likely Causes

• A brief power outage in your home or neighborhood
• A tripped breaker on the circuit feeding the laundry room
• The machine being unplugged or bumped loose from the outlet
• A loose or worn connection at the power outlet itself

What You Can Check Safely

Check your breaker panel for a tripped breaker on the laundry circuit and reset it if needed. Confirm the power cord is fully plugged into the wall outlet. Once power is restored, press start or cancel/clear (depending on your model) to resume or clear the cycle.

When to Call a Technician

A single PF tied to a known outage doesn't need a service call. But if it keeps happening without any actual power interruption you're aware of, that points to a loose connection worth checking. Since Kenmore appliances were manufactured by different companies depending on the model and era, a technician will first confirm which platform your specific unit is built on — that determines which parts and diagnostic steps apply.

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This code can show up on washers or dryers. See our washer repair or dryer repair pages, or learn more about Kenmore appliance repair.