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I have a Kenmore Elite He3 washer machine (circa ~2000?) that has stopped working now and is throwing the dreaded FH error code and i was hoping one of you could help me in diagnosing the problem? CHECKED LIST: checked the pump cleanout and made sure it was clearreplaced the pump motor about two months ago (F9 error), has worked properly since it was replaced (up till now naturally)checked and cleaned out the airtrap in the back, it was mostly clean except for a thin layer of dirtchecked the pressure switch (makes a clicking noise when I blow air through it)checked the pressure switch hose for any holes or clogschecked the inlet valves for any debris but they were cleanchecked the flowmeter, it was mostly clean except for a thin layer of dirt and spins freely when i blow air through itchecked for any sort of siphon problemchecked the drain hose for any clogging problems, it was mostly clean except for a thin layer of dirt NOTES: if i turn on the wash cycle, it will run for about 2-3min b/4 it errors out w an FH error codewater does fill up in the drum when i first start a cycleafter the FH error code is thrown, if i power off the machine and attempt to run another cycle w the old water still in the system the washer will pump out some of the water that is already in the system, making me believe the water pump i recently replaced is still working properly.when i run the self diagnostic test it only runs for about 1-2min b/4 it errors out on the C:01 error code (flowmeter/cold water inlet valve) everything i’ve read on the various forum posts makes me believe the issue is either with the pressure switch or the flowmeter. I haven’t seen any posts about a failure on the self diagnostic tests for a C:01, hopefully that will help you narrow it down for me? I would really appreciate any and all insight you could give me, thanks! ~Ryan
i replaced the flowmeter and it appears to be working properly now! managed a few loads and passed the self-diagnostic testing.
