F35 error code is the fill valve
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<span>Actually no...... it's the water level pressure switch. </span>
<span>I bought a NEW 2009 KM Elite washer in 2010 (floor display) which never worked right out of the box. (Link to the thread below) At first I'd get the "SUD" (over sudsing) code with no detergent in it(!!), and later the F35 & F21 codes. After sending a service tech out, Sears replaced the washer which worked perfectly for nearly a year until..... yes you guessed it, the F35 code again. It was replaced under warranty so I don't know the cost, sorry.</span>
<span>You can remove the top of the washer and see the switch (photo below). You can remove the hose that's connected to it and try blowing to see if it's clogged, but I doubt that will fix it and you will probably have to replace the pressure switch anyway.</span>
<span>You can check the bearings by putting the washer into spin and listening to it, or if that won't work, open the door and give the tub a good twist to spin it as fast as you can and listen for any "roaring" or "rumbling" noises. It should be smooth and quite.</span>
<span>Is it worth it for $100? Yes probably. It's been a good machine for me, but then I only run 1 - 2 loads per week in it. I have 3 other washers connected and run the rest of my laundry each week in those as well. </span>
<span>The only "down side" if you will, is.... it's VERY fussy about balancing before the spin and can take 5 minutes or more for each spin, especially when the highest speed is selected. ALSO... if you wash long sleeve shirts, long pants, or sheets etc, they WILL tangle into a big ball and that is a big part of the "trying to balance" problem. I will often have to stop the washer, open the door, untangle what ever it is and "try" to redistribute, that will usually take care of it.... for that spin.</span>
<span>Helpful Usage Hint : I learned the "Express Wash" uses noticeably MORE water then any of the "Normal cycles". It's still not a huge amount of water, but more than the "cup of water" many here will say the new FL washers use. I always use the Express wash cycle, select HEAVY soil and an extra rinse (54 minutes). The default "Normal cycle" is 50 minutes. </span>
<span>I hope this helps!</span>
<span>Kevin </span>
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A couple weeks ago a friend asked me to help him move a new washer he bought into his house. So I helped him move it install it, level it and test it, of course. He got one helluva deal on it too, regular price $1600, his price $680! I asked if the store had any others and he said there...
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I located the pressure switch, blew the hose out and made sure the connectors were tight. I then hooked it up to H2O and power, selected a rinse and spin cycle, it filled with H2O and then the SUDS message diplayed. Per the papers in the unit, I let it sit for 5 minutes and then the Suds message cleared, the pump kicked in and drained it then it flashed the F35 message and sat there.
Anyhow, Carry On.
