What E31 / E32 / E35 / E38 (417-prefix) Means
This group of E-codes on 417-prefix Kenmore front-loaders all concern the water level sensing chain: E31 and E32 for a pressure sensor not communicating with the control, E35 for a detected overfill, and E38 for a clogged air trap in the sensing path.
Common Causes of E31 / E32 / E35 / E38 (417-prefix)
- A blocked air trap or sensing hose between tub and pressure sensor
- A failed water level pressure sensor
- An inlet valve leaking through, producing a genuine overfill
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
If E35 is showing, shut both supply taps before anything else; for the others, note how full the tub actually looks through the glass, because the direction of the error narrows the diagnosis.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- On an overfill, close the water first and leave the machine powered so it can pump down before anything is opened.
- The air trap and sensing hose are inside the cabinet next to live wiring, and refitting either wrongly repeats the fault.
- A sensor fitted while the air trap is still blocked reads exactly as badly as the one it replaced.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.