Have a Kenmore Elite HE3 that is giving error code FH. Do I need a flowmeter? The screens on the water inlet valve are clear. Thanks!
Kerry B for Model Number 110.42822200
Answer Kerry, The flow meter W10110225 could be the issue, but there are other components that are more likely the issue " FH NO WATER DETECTED ENTERING MACHINE OR PRESSURE SWITCH TRIP NOT DETECTED. If there is water in the unit: —Verify Drain pump operation.
—Verify that the Pressure Switch Hose is in good condition and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch. Verify there is not a siphon problem. Verify wire harness connections to; Inlet Valves, Pressure Switch, Drain Pump, Flow Meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU). Check all hoses for possible leaks. Verify pressure switch operation. Verify flow meter operation. Verify CCU operation. Your first check should be to make sure the washer drains a tub of water in 60 seconds or less. Disconnect the air tube from the pressure switch and blow in the end of it to clear any debris or sediment that may have accumulated and is restricting or blocking the air movement to the switch.
Firstly, I had my model number slightly wrong, I had stated "wfw9400sw00" and it is actually "wfw9400su01" I double checked the two parts I had ordered from you so far and they were good for both models. So, I didn't understand what was meant by "siphoning" referred to in the last response from you guys? Also, I called a local tech because I thought he might as well just come out and look it over. He suggested trying replacing the water inlet valves just in case. He said that he had solved the f-20 in this way in the past and it couldn't hurt to do this before moving on to looking at the ccu, or whatever the main chip or board is in this machine. What do you think about that? I thought about maybe buying a new machine because I am tired of not being able to get my laundry done at home, until I saw the price of a new washer, I will try some more avenues before I break the bank with a new machine. Thanks in advance for your answer.
Jeff for Model Number wfw9400su01
Answer Hello Jeff. If the drain hose is stuck to far into the drain pipe, (more than 6"), then it can cause the water to siphon out of the tub, thus the error code for no/long fill time. You need to check the drain hose on the unit.