Kenmore · Dryer
Kenmore Dryer F02 Error Code
Key stuck on the user interface
What this error means
F02 means the console detects a keypad or touch button held continuously. The Kenmore dryer will not start a cycle while it thinks a selection key is pressed.
How F02 is detected
Kenmore dryer models lock the door or lid before energizing fill, heat, or high-speed spin. F02 means the latch switch never sent a "locked" signal to the main control, or the lock motor did not complete its travel. On Kenmore 110.65132410, Kenmore 110.67822600, and similar variants, clothing caught in the gasket, a misaligned strike, or a failed latch assembly are the most common mechanical causes—not the board itself.
Inspect the door gasket perimeter and strike alignment before replacing the latch. Static discharge locking a touch pad trace is reported frequently on this code. After correcting mechanical issues, wipe the console dry with a soft cloth. If the latch clicks but F02 persists, the door lock switch or wiring harness to the control board likely needs testing with a multimeter.
Do not force the door open during an active cycle; wait for the lock to release when the board de-energizes the lock motor—usually two to three minutes after canceling power on most Kenmore units.
Common causes
- Static discharge locking a touch pad trace
- Spilled liquid on the console membrane
- Cracked overlay shorting adjacent pads
- Failed user interface board behind the console
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Wipe the console dry with a soft cloth
- 2Unplug two minutes and touch each button once after restart
- 3Avoid leaning on the console during operation
- 4Replace the UI if F02 shows with no keys touched
When to call a technician
UI board replacement requires matching the part to your console style—order by model number from the rating plate.
Affected models
- Kenmore 110.65132410
- Kenmore 110.67822600
- Kenmore 110.60932990
Prevention & maintenance
- Wipe the door gasket weekly and avoid overloading items against the seal—F02 often starts as a slow leak or latch misalignment.
- Record when F02 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Kenmore dryer—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for F02; Kenmore uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting F02; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.