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Kenmore Washer F21 Error Code
Long drain on Whirlpool-built Kenmore HE washers
What this error means
F21 on Kenmore HE front-load washers (built by Whirlpool) means drain time exceeded limits—water remains when spin should start.
Common causes
- Pump filter clogged with lint and debris
- Drain hose kinked or too deep in standpipe
- Excess suds from non-HE detergent
- Failed drain pump
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Unplug and clean front pump filter into a shallow pan
- 2Reinstall hose with air gap at standpipe
- 3Use HE detergent only
- 4Press Pause/Cancel and restart after cleaning
When to call a technician
F21 after clean filter and hose check needs pump or internal hose service.
Affected models
- Kenmore 41382
- Kenmore 41952
- Kenmore 41162
Easy10 min