F40
Kenmore ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) or Communication Error

Washer displays F40; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed temperature control circuit on main board, wiring issue to temperature sensor, corrupted control firmware

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the washer before accessing controls.

Steps:

  • Check temperature sensor: Test the NTC sensor at the heater for proper resistance. Replace if faulty.
  • Inspect wiring: Verify harness integrity between sensor and main control.
  • Control replacement: If sensor and wiring are good, replace the main control board.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board (CCU)
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