Kenmore Washer Error Code F33

F33 on a Kenmore washer is an informational notice that the machine has detected a load inside the drum while a Cleaning Cycle is in progress. It is not a fault code and does not indicate a broken component. The washer displays this code to let you know the drum needs to be empty for the Cleaning Cycle to work properly. Simply remove all items from the drum and restart the cycle.

Continuing the Cleaning Cycle with a load present is not recommended. The Cleaning Cycle uses elevated water temperatures and specialized wash patterns designed for an empty drum, which could damage fabrics or fail to clean the drum interior effectively. Removing the load before proceeding protects both your laundry and ensures the cycle performs as intended.

No, the F33 code does not indicate a mechanical failure or component fault, so no repair costs are involved. It is purely an informational status message related to user action during the Cleaning Cycle. Removing the load from the drum and restarting the cycle is all that is needed, at no cost.

To resolve the F33 indication, stop the current Cleaning Cycle and open the door. Remove all clothing, towels, or any other items from the drum. Once the drum is completely empty, restart the Cleaning Cycle. No tools or replacement parts are required to address this notification.

Resetting the washer may clear the F33 display temporarily, but the indicator will return if a load is still present when the Cleaning Cycle runs again. The correct resolution is to remove any items from the drum before starting the Cleaning Cycle, which addresses the root cause of the notification rather than just dismissing the display.