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Kenmore dehumidifier error codes
Kenmore dehumidifier codes as Sears PartsDirect (Kenmore parts and repair) lists them, each with its meaning and the first safe check.
- COListed as continuous operation mode is activated.
- E1 or F1Listed as humidity sensor malfunction.
- E2, F2 or ESListed as evaporator coil thermistor malfunction.
- P1Listed as dehumidifier is defrosting.
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Every Kenmore dehumidifier code: what it means and what to do
Kenmore dehumidifier code CO
Listed as continuous operation mode is activated.
CO is displayed on the control panel when the dehumidifier is placed in the continuous run mode. No action is required when the dehumidifier is operating properly. Parts named: no part required.
Kenmore dehumidifier code E1 or F1
Listed as humidity sensor malfunction.
Unplug the dehumidifier and make sure the humidity sensor wire harness connection on the electronic control board is secure. If the wire harness connection is secure, replace the humidity sensor. If the problem persists after replacing the humidity sensor, replace the electronic control board. Parts named: humidity sensor, Electronic control board.
Kenmore dehumidifier code E2, F2 or ES
Listed as evaporator coil thermistor malfunction.
The evaporator coil thermistor is a temperature sensor on the evaporator coil that monitors the evaporator coil's temperature. Unplug the dehumidifier and make sure the evaporator coil thermistor wire harness connection on the electronic control board is secure. If the wire harness connection is secure, replace the evaporator coil thermistor. If the problem persists after replacing the evaporator coil thermistor, replace the electronic control board. Parts named: evaporator coil thermistor, Electronic control board.
Kenmore dehumidifier code P1
Listed as dehumidifier is defrosting.
When excessive frost collects on the evaporator coil, the dehumidifier begins the defrost mode and P1 is displayed on some dehumidifier models. No action is required when the dehumidifier is operating properly. Parts named: no part required.
Kenmore dehumidifier code P2
Listed as collection bucket is full.
Remove and empty the collection bucket. Parts named: no part required.
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Kenmore dehumidifier error codes
Kenmore dehumidifiers show a code or a flashing light when they detect a problem such as a full bucket, a frozen coil, a faulty sensor or a fan fault. This page lists the codes for the model family with what each means and what to check. A dehumidifier is a small refrigeration appliance, so most issues are simple: a full or misplaced bucket, a dirty filter, a room that is too cold or a drain hose that is kinked.
Empty the bucket and seat it firmly, since the unit stops when it senses it full or missing. Clean the air filter, which blocks airflow when dusty. If the coil has frozen, switch the unit off for a few hours and move it to a warmer room, because most dehumidifiers work best above about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. A sensor code may clear after a power reset, and a code that returns needs service.
The model and serial numbers are on a label at the back or the side. Kenmore parts are sold through Sears PartsDirect and other sellers, and the model number finds the right part. Keep the unit upright, as the manual says.
Placement affects how well a dehumidifier works and how often it shows a code. Keep it a few inches from walls and furniture so that air can enter and leave, away from heat sources, and in the room where the dampness is. A unit in a closed basement room with the door shut works harder than one in an open space, and a unit in a room that is too cool for it frosts the coil and shows a sensor code. Empty the bucket daily in humid weather or use the drain hose with a downward slope, and clean the filter every two weeks.
Why does my dehumidifier keep stopping?
The bucket may be full or misplaced, or the coil may be frozen.
How often should I clean the filter?
About every two weeks in use.